Do You Think I had Forgotten You ?
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Oh Cairo of the sepia light
empurple in the late of night,
the sparkling rays on marble stones
the quickest steps and gleaming domes.
The narrow streets and alleyways
the different smells the different ways
the hookah pipes, the mint tea trays,
Oh Cairo and your faded ways.
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The empyrean of mosaic mosques
The many souks and little shops
the hot and dusty lives we lived
the little child with flower to give.
Street cafe’s where everyday
we sat and watched,
in wondrous gaze
Oh Cairo, I remember all those days
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The perfume shop where we paid
to smell like ‘Chloe’ in a way!
the special time with special friends,
we thought that is would never end.
Halcyon days spent with you
enticing splendour of garnet hue
twinkling stars in darkest night
Oh Cairo of the sepia light.
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The dark robed men
with beads and dice,
delicious honey with special spice,
the bright and silky lengths of cloth,
tahina, lentils in a a pot .
Can you recall that magic place?
for I can see your handsome face
Oh Cairo of the sepia light.
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This very enticing bustling town
With old streets that go round and round
With brimming river running through
It was so nice to share with you
A market place that stands so proud
Where, on a good day, the crowds abound
Horncastle, its charms and you
With seagulls and a sky of blue
We stood to watch the ducks in view
A lovely place to spend us two,
A charming town with lovely folk
Who always stop to chat and joke,
The pretty streets in olden days
A halcyon town in every way
Time spent in Horncastle dear with you
A smile it brings when I review…
Copyright@ 2008
Poem selected for publication in the forthcoming book “Heartlands”
Photos Courtesy of Matt Rutherford: All Rights Reserved.
It was rather a surprise but very nice to hear, one of my poems read so beautifully by the Reverend Avril Ford, at the Sunday service in our village church this morning. You can read the full poem: “And The Heavens Smiled” on http://www.susiehemingway.blogspot.com
A Pearl Of An Affair – by Susie Hemingway.
In reality a love affair
this finest one I’ll say it here
for as deep as in the Ocean find
this pearl of love, the rarest kind.
A strong consistent bonded jewel
a respected and enduring love,
and in standing close we honour them,
their kindness and their joy of life.
It really is a love affair
that’s lasted long all thirty years.
A recipe for all to see, this magic
is of Jen and Ee.
A classic timeless romance is here, from
clear blue eyes and gentle brown,
from hearts and friends who stood that day
on sunny steps in Acton town…
For we can see it clearly now
this magic of their precious vows.
this strength, this love, entwines their hearts
embracing all – to never part.
We love them so, for without them both
life would be, half the fun, we all agree,
so lets thank the fates that deemed this day
that brought this love, this oysters prized and
special gift, this endless love and gentle bliss.
So raise your glasses one and all!
For this is love a precious pearl…
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