Oh To Be Like My Flowering Cherry Tree
In Spring she blossoms forth,
no concerns of what to wear,
festooned in flowered finery.
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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A Very Modern Cinderella (who Still Meets Her Prince)
No, no, no - I feel really low
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I don't want to go to the ball.
My hair is a mess - I can't find a dress -
A Specular Christmas
My tasks for Christmas have begun
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once the mistletoe's been hung.
Wrapped up presents under the tree,Featured Shared StoryAnother lovely poem, Ann. Best wishes, John Alexander.
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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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Virginia, I was incredibly touched by your comments. It's so special when someone really appreciates what the death of a husband of nearly 60 years means. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Very best wishes, Ann.
I really relate to this poem and many of your other poems. I should love to know more about you and what started you on the path to becoming a poet. Perhaps you could fill in your bio on Family Friends? I should very much enjoy reading it. Very best wishes, Ann.
What a lovely comment, Abimbola. Your encouragement means a great deal to me. Thank you very much indeed.
Very best wishes, Ann.
How I love the way Robert Frost writes. Such a treat to read his poem on this site. More please...
Ann
My heart goes out to you. I'm just glad you find writing poetry is therapeutic. I found the same when we discovered my husband was terminally ill. Do keep writing. Very best wishes, Ann.