A little girl is cryingBut you cannot see her tearsShe's afraid, so scared and lonelyShe's been crying for years and yearsA little girl is cryingBut her tears you do not seeJust her anger and confusionAnd frustration running freeA little girl is cryingBut her tears you cannot dryThey're frozen deep within herWith the pain fro... More..
Today I have a question! I have been pondering on this one for some weeks. How do you know if you are 'not quite the ticket' ' a slice short of the loaf' 'away with the goblins' you know, how do you know if you are crazy? Do crazy people know they are crazy? Or are they only crazy if someone thinks, or tells them that they ar... More..
Spiral zig zags in my headI know they're blue but they're shaded redAmber glows deep in my breastIt could be green but it's just a testWhen Crocus come in purple and whiteWill harmony prevail? will I battle and fight?Who will I side with this time round?For? Against? Will justice be found?They're striving too, toward silver f... More..
Look, I just don't like sharing my bed with youYou take up too much roomI know it's queen size and all that jiveBut please go and make it soon.You haven't washed for agesYou smell so stale and yukAnd your breath reeks to high heavenI've really had enough.Look, I'm sorry, I can see I've hurt youPlease don't look at me that way... More..
At just after six, Monday evening, I received my note from The Universe. I get one delivered to my email box each Monday to Friday and I look forward to them immensely.Monday's note read "Liz, every single day you surprise me' and was signed 'Humbly yours, The Universe. I smiled to myself. It's so nice to be appreciated! Then... More..
Today and on many other occasions, I have been pondering on the point of it all! You know, I am a Mum, cum nurse,cleaner, cook, teacher, taxi driver, accountant etc., etc., and I am a student, I study full time too. I study so that I can support my children with a well paying job that I also enjoy. I study so that my childre... More..
Late yesterday afternoon I hesitantly entered my daughter's room. She had had friends round for a play and there were tell tale signs of their time together scattered everywhere. Fairy wings, golden slippers, wands and layered nylon skirts lay strewn all over her floor and bed. With a sigh I began to pick them up and return ... More..
Today is a very special day.This morning, just before my son mounted his bike for the ride to school, he turned back to me, walked over and hugged me! We do hug of course but it has been a long time since he hugged me in public! He is ten after all. I was as high as a kite and felt extremely honored. This feeling of 'smugness... More..
Look I just don't like sharing my bed with youYou take up too much roomI know it's queen size and all that jiveBut please go! And make it soon!You haven't washed for agesYou smell so stale and yukAnd your breath reeks to high heavenI've really had enough!Look, I'm sorry, I can see I've hurt youPlease don't look at me that way... More..
Liz Parfitt
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