Angel, Swit, Leigh, thank ye all so very much for taking the time out to read this.

" I crawl out from beneath this, my shadowy place, from behind some native African bush somewhere - with eyes that shine in the night. Like some small animal, intimidated, yet enlivened with interest. Eyes boldly lit in the darkness, you three shine your individual lights down over onto me and my eyes glow brightly. Globes showing momentary fear as ye spot me there hidden away. And now . . . looking up at you, I realize that I am no longer afraid. I am no longer alone. "

Thank ye, all,

tommo / Ireland

mamma
you taught me to stand
up for myself
and to believe
more into
myself
as im a fighter
im sure
each one of you
are
as feeling weak
in some degree
is natural
think not to blame
as i know
i am strong
for i can believe
more than you know
you gave me hope
you gave me
the world
for me to see
for what was
right or wrong
as we all make
mistakes
that a learning tool
we all know
that one needs
to see

Leigh, Thank you for your graceful words of appreciation.
Might I add, you have been missed, you have not been seen here in this fine community lately. I always looked forward to your words and thoughts. Perhaps, we will see more of you.

Tommy, your thoughts are appreciated, thank you. It is good to see you posting again. Your writings are always an inspiration to me.

Swit, Thank you, perhaps we will see more of you in this forum.

Winter is right around the corner, for me that means less daylight and more time spent inside. Coffee first thing of a morning in front of the computer screen rather than sitting outside listening to the birds chirping/singing merrily. A reminder that there is a season for all things.

N.ooo..you are one of the good guys....well good girls...lol...

Night has ended for another day,
Morning has come in a special way,
May you smile like the sunny rays,
And leave ur worries for some other day.
Thinking of U this lovely morning,
As the sun starts shining,
So my dear charming,
Here is my good morning,
Keep smiling morning till evening.

and to think I missed your age requirement by only one year. What rotten luck!

All the best to you,