Ann D. Stevenson

Ann D. Stevenson

About Ann D. Stevenson

Ann D. Stevenson only began writing after she retired, when she joined a Writing for Well-Being course. It was during a difficult time, as her husband had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She found writing very therapeutic, more especially poetry. It was a real boost to her morale when Family Friend Poems began publishing her poems.
Ann was married for well over 50 years, but sadly is now widowed. However, she is lucky enough to have two happily married children and four grandchildren. She now lives in The Cotswolds in the UK. In the past, Ann has worked as a teacher, helped in a children’s home and spent some time as a PA.
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    Poems by Ann D. Stevenson

  • Oh To Be Like My Flowering Cherry Tree

    • Published: March 10, 2026

    in Beauty of Nature Poems

    In Spring she blossoms forth,
    no concerns of what to wear,
    festooned in flowered finery.

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    • Rating 4.00
  • A Very Modern Cinderella (who Still Meets Her Prince)

    • Published: January 27, 2026

    in Humorous Poems

    No, no, no - I feel really low
    I don't want to go to the ball.

    My hair is a mess - I can't find a dress

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    • Votes 6
    • Rating 3.83
  • A Specular Christmas

    • Published: December 8, 2025

    in Christmas Poems

    My tasks for Christmas have begun
    once the mistletoe's been hung.

    Wrapped up presents under the tree,

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    • Votes 6
    • Rating 4.33
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    Another lovely poem, Ann. Best wishes, John Alexander.

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  • A Night In The Country

    • Published: November 18, 2025

    in Beauty of Nature Poems

    I hear a muffled creak,
    is that those old oak floors?

    I see some dancing shadows,

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    • Votes 9
    • Rating 4.22
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    Thank you - it is always so rewarding to receive pleasant comments.

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  • The End Of The Day

    • Published: July 31, 2025

    in Husband Death Poems

    A glass of wine nearby, he sat,
    his spaniel beside him on the grass,
    he flicked away a solitary wasp,
    a buzzard circled overhead.

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    • Rating 4.63
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    Thank you, John. I am struggling on - quite hard as we were together for well over 50 years. However, kind understanding comments like yours do help.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 year ago

Oh, I'm so, so sorry to read of the loss of your wife. I relate to your poem so well having recently lost my husband. Like you, I found it helped to write about it. My very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 year ago

What brilliant news - both about your help in the home and the fact that you are writing again. My poetry writing has definitely come to an end since my husband died. Very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 year ago

A lovely poem - my husband was also a soldier, but I didn't receive any beautiful poems like that when he was away!

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 year ago

Pat, thank you, thank you, thank you for getting it. You always connect to my emotions that create the poem in the first place. You are a very special person. Ann x

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 1 year ago

Oh Pat,

I sometimes think if it wasn't for people like you I might just give up writing poetry. I get so low when my poems don't receive any votes. In fact I tried to get one deleted, but no success so far. Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to comment.

You are indeed a very good friend. Ann xxxx

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