Poetry

Hi all,

A busy week for us with appointments with the doctor and the dentist. I have experienced difficulties with blood pressure in the past so it was fantastic to hear that my blood pressure was perfect!  

Whitesnake and I don't have a lot planned for the weekend so I'm looking forward to lots of reading and blogging. 

Have a great weekend! 

To be shared with Poetry Pantry and Tuesday Platform.

Photo source: Pixabay

She builds me up

When I'm feeling low

No need to think

The words will flow

Sometimes I giggle

At the lines we share

Did I write that

Blissfully unaware

When I'm stuck in a rut

She whispers and taunts 

Words don't make sense 

Her rhymes she flaunts

Silently mocking 

When I'm feeling my best

Lurking beneath the surface

With my misery suppressed

She knows I'll be back

We are one and the same

Her words I must write

Or she'll drive me insane

She's gives herself freely

Time and again

I can't thank her enough 

Poetry, my trusted friend

Valentine's Day

Hi everyone,

Whitesnake and I celebrate Valentine's Day every year. All relationships have ups and downs but I do believe that since we have been together, most days for us are like our version of Valentine's Day.

After we enjoyed a sleep in, our neighbour popped in for coffee and a chat. Whitesnake and I prepared home made pizza together and spent most of the evening watching Game of Thrones. My husband is a huge fan of Game of Thrones but I'm watching it for the first time. I used to laugh when Whitesnake watched the show because every time I walked into the room, there was either bare breasts or fighting so I didn't believe it would be my cup of tea. I'm actually enjoying GOT (which we have started watching from the beginning) and looking forward to reading the books soon.

A relaxing day at home together is our perfect Valentine's Day. Did you celebrate?


Below is a photo taken from our back door which I have shared with SkyWatch 
and Our World Tuesday 

Photo sourec: KB

Have a great weekend.

Love KB
x

Poetry: Black Widow

Bumped up to share with  Tuesday Platform. Originally posted 20/10/2010

Her prey is found so easily
She spins her web and waits to see
Her trap is set, she'll make it clear
That loving her was your idea


She's the answer to your prayers
She'll steal your heart while you're unawares

Photo source: Pixabay

A chameleon, swapping and changing
Becoming the girl you dreamt of possessing


She has you now, where she wants you
No turning back, try if you must do
She'll devour you and spit you out
Isn't this what the game's about?


Time to move on,
Find fresh prey
There's plenty more
Begging to play



Love KB
xxx

Happy Waitangi Day, New Zealand

A fun week for me so far...

Monday was my second to last CBT session with my therapist. Loved it and will write about it in detail on my health and wellness blog at a later stage.

Wednesday was Waitangi Day, a public holiday in New Zealand. Whitesnake and I spent the day relaxing at home as it was a hot day. Actually we've enjoyed several hot days recently but thankfully today, the rain is falling and watering our vegetables and garden.

Here's a photo I took on Waitangi Day, which I am sharing with Skywatch Friday.

Photo Source: KB

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you again soon.

Love KB
xx

Poetry: Gossip

Post bumped up to share with with Poetry Pantry ,originally posted 27/4/2011

Sweet seduction

Sows the seed

Wanting, yearning

Fulfilling needs

Momentum builds

No turning back

Doubt consumes

Fuels the attack

Whispers abound

Rumours spread

Pulling back

No searching ahead

Truth forgotten

Scandal full blown

Lies take on

A life of their own

See ya later
Love KB
xxx

Rescued Hens

These little beauties used to live in cages until our lovely neighbours adopted them. The girls look so much healthier than when they were first brought home. Hubby and I feed them when our neighbours travel. This morning, they were waiting at the gate for us.  I love the clucking noise they make when they hear us coming and the fresh eggs are delicious.

Photo source: KB

This post has been shared with Saturday Critters

Love KB
x

Happy Anniversary Day, Auckland

Hi my friends,

Whitesnake and I are enjoying a relaxing long weekend as Auckland celebrates Anniversary Day. The actual Auckland Anniversary Day is tomorrow - 29th January,  but today is a public holiday so Auckland can enjoy a long weekend. 

Auckland Harbour - Photo Source KB

I've been thankful to have the day off every year since I moved to New Zealand, without really knowing much about it . As I moved here in 1984, I decided it was long overdue that I  I learned about what I was celebrating. So here goes...

Explorer and first governor of New Zealand - William Hobson arrived in New Zealand in 1840 and signed a treaty with the Maori people, which led to New Zealand becoming a new British colony. Hobson founded Auckland later the same year and named it the capital of New Zealand. A small regatta was held in Auckland that year and by the following year, the regatta and Auckland Anniversary Day, (the date Hobson first spotted New Zealand) was established. 

Apparently,  'the regatta is the largest one-day event of its kind in the world and is the central attraction of Auckland Anniversary Day.'  I found very interesting as I live in Auckland and don't remember hearing anything about this large event but Goggle informs me of these facts, so it must be true! 

So instead of attending the regatta with our fellow Aucklanders, Whitesnake and I made our own fun. Drinks, home made pizza and laughs were shared with a friend on Friday night.  I knew I'd had a fabulous night the following morning when it took me a few seconds to remember how to drive my car.

Last night didn't go as well, I drank too much wine and yelled at my husband for no reason. My husband is the kindest, most generous. loving person on the planet so as you can imagine, I'm feeling incredibly guilty and have vowed to never drink the evil red wine again.  

I intend to spend the rest of the long weekend grovelling, relaxing and NOT touching a drop of red wine. 

Happy Anniversary Day, Auckland!

Love KB

x

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