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About me - Debra Dando

Christmas 2007 I just started writing poetry...
completely out of the blue, no writers in my family or anything. I live in a beautiful part of England, surrounded by rolling hills and open countryside, so I do a lot of walking and, as I walk, ideas or sometimes

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 13 of 267
"Wasted Day"Well, should I stay or should I go?How could they have forgotten!I played my part, I stayed at home -how could they be so rotten ...They promised faithfully they would come -choices made, down-payment done.Why not complete their obligation?Why me? Why not some other patron!All day inside with clock I've waited,hou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Changing seasons: 4 of 60
'Winter Blues'Four o'clock and dark and cold -no wonder people move abroad!Why not escape to sunny climes?Why stay in such long winter times?Dark early mornings, dark early nights,why not move to where the sun shines bright?Why stay and brave the cold and snow?Oh let's sell up! Oh let's just go!But then, alas, I start to thin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Complete: 1 of 15
'Happy On The Beach'I'm just sittin' sortin' pebbles on the beach,sunshine in my hair, warm sand 'neath my feet.I feel so happy now, my life is so complete -happy that you're there, knowing that you care.The breeze through the treesmakes me feel so free -it's incredible.I just feel so alivenow you're by my side -it's wonderfu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Shopping: 2 of 21
'Car Park Panic'With brimming bags I leave the stores -thank goodness the lift serves all floors!I've shopped and shopped - bargains galore -I'm sure I parked on level four...I know it wasn't level three -Oh dear, oh dear, where can it be?I wander up and down the rows,my heart beats fast, anxiety grows.Now come on girl, this ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: City living: 3 of 31
Childhood Lost'No leafy avenues to school,just buses now, all jam-packed full.Secret plans to me untold,family home & toys all sold.Lured by city life and wealthnot focusing on home or health.Parents just pack up and selldragged from suburbia into hell.Everyone in such a rush,pale tired faces, concrete, dust.Can't explore the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer: 14 of 125
'Summer'Through whitest clouds and skies of blue,light warming breezes spread the news- the Queen of Summer's passing through.Most grown-ups take a holiday,our children go outside to play,the sun shines bright all through the day.Streets display their hanging baskets,people wear bright-coloured outfits,bands march past with d... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 11 of 92
HAPPYHolding hands 'neath skies of blue,A grandchild splashing in a pool,Party-cakes, champagne, balloons,Pianos playing favourite tunes,Yesterdays' dreams all coming true -Such HAPPY memories made with you. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Leave me alone: 9 of 47
'Leave Me Be'The lights are off although I'm home,I need to be here on my own.I do not want kind words or empathy -there's nothing you can say will comfort me.I have to work through this alone, so stay away and please don't phone.When I emerge the other sideI will no longer need to hide.I will have sorted out my head,my heart... More..
Travel > Mexico Touring in Cancun, Mexico: 3 of 14
Must Sees' around CancunOK guys, so you're sittin' on that glorious white sandy beach, soaking up the sun, gazing out onto the beautiful turquoise sea - who could blame you for not wanting to move? but you'll be sorry! Out there, within only an hour's drive- you have so much adventure just waiting for you to explore!Did you k... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 39 of 176
The Hound Lies Not StillThe hound will not abate his incessant woofbut summons me urgently outside to look.A balloon glides by in the perfect blue summer sky.Brightly colored it cheers the airsailing over the village - I simply stand and stare.Its calmness and serenity I admireas this stately visitor slowly ascends higherand ... More..