A Specular Christmas
My tasks for Christmas have begun
once the mistletoe's been hung.
Wrapped up presents under the tree,
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.
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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Hi John, thanks for taking the time to comment on my poem. Yes, Christmas changes over the years for each of us. Since my husband died and the grandchildren are now pretty grown up, there's...
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A Night In The Country
I hear a muffled creak,
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is that those old oak floors?
I see some dancing shadows,Featured Shared StoryThank you - it is always so rewarding to receive pleasant comments.
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The End Of The Day
in Husband Death Poems
A glass of wine nearby, he sat,
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his spaniel beside him on the grass,
he flicked away a solitary wasp,
a buzzard circled overhead.Featured Shared StoryThank 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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Spring
in Spring Poems
There's a hum from the bees in the air
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which stirs up gentle musings in my mind,
scented blossom is making me aware
of certain hidden treasure they may find.Featured Shared StoryOh my goodness, Patricia, you have been busy commenting on my poems lately. So kind and thoughtful - much appreciated. Your good friend, Ann.
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I Walk Alone
in Husband Death Poems
A shadow walks beside me
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in the rising rays
of the sun
I turn a cornerFeatured Shared StoryI firmly believe that our passed loved ones are all around us all the time. All we have to do is look around us, at nature, movies, poems, even in our dreams. I am certain that your husband...
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Cynthia,
Thank you for your kind words - it means a lot to me as I love the way you write.
Very best wishes,
Ann
I've just been reading more of your poems. This one, like many of your other poems, relates to how I feel. I, like you, get great comfort from other poets on Family Friends. Writing about my feelings during my husband's terminal illness and subsequent death, was a great help to me, as I understand it was for you too. Very best wishes, Ann.
I remember it well! You have captured it all beautifully. Very best wishes, Ann.
I'm so sorry - it's terrible to lose someone you love, whether it's death or separation. My husband died over a year ago and I still miss him dreadfully - like you, I wish I had spent more time telling him how much he was loved by me.
Very best wishes, Ann.
I've only just found this poem of yours - I like it very much. I must look out for more of your work. Very best wishes, Ann.