I wrote this poem as a tribute to the wonderful years I had in Italy. A soft warm breeze played around my ankles As my bare feet felt the heat of summer on the well-worn grassy path The scent of hazy days hung in the air – enticing I smiled as I came upon you In the midst of a sea of yellow Glorious sunflowers whose petals reach out craving attention I rushed to join...

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“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt.” – Abraham Lincoln How many times have we said the wrong thing only to later regret it. For some, this is a rare occurrence, however for others it regularly happens and the old ‘foot in mouth disease’ can have far-reaching consequences. When we communicate fully, both verbally and non-verbally, being aware of how we communicate can open our...

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Eyes scanning the crowd Expectant, yet wary Clutching the fading blooms Your smile completes the facade Just one pitiful sale The difference between life and death Memories of the border crossing The pain of your mothers’ goodbye You pull her memory around you Like an old familiar blanket As you walk in quiet trepidation Feeling emptiness in tow You show the courage born of loss A strength that defies the pain Lifting your head to...

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Let everyone who has passed this way Be accountable for each day Save our rainforests so we all can breathe Rein in pollution before you leave Do not let man’s destruction create a world of stone Once again let our earth be a place we can call home ...

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“The mind is a powerful thing – it can take you through walls.” – Denis Avery Each and every day we are all bombarded with a series of events or situations which calls for a reaction. How we react can determine how successful we are in life, and what type of mindset we have. As human beings we are all unique, therefore, it is not always easy to change certain beliefs, opinions or feelings formulated...

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“Victims of bullying spare themselves distress by detachment;  denying their ability to experience happiness.”  – James Horace In this world of high technology, with all our needs being met at the touch of a button, it is easy to bask in the glory of many wonderful achievements - and quite rightly so - however, when it comes to Cyber Bullying, our world of technology has made it possible to give this despicable pastime an arena...

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As part of this blog, I've decided to create a Poetry Corner in which I can express feelings, emotions and comforting words. I would also like to invite others to contribute and submit their own work. I wrote this poem - titled Echoes - as a tribute to the memories I have of my Mother. It conjures up feelings of warmth, security and love. I hope others can connect in a meaningful way to the...

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“Are you okay?" This simple question can be a lifeline to someone who is suffering with a mental illness. Hello, my name is Lorna Lamon, and welcome to my blog. I am a counsellor and writer with a particular interest in Mental Health and Wellbeing. I should point out that I am new to the blogging community, and am excited at being part of a community where I can contribute to Mental Health awareness. As...

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