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Michaela Turner

Poetry

Fighting Demons

Every day you face the world With a smile upon your face But deep inside there’s a torment Itching to stake its place Normally you’re in control You keep your demons at bay But every now and then though They come out to play It’s when you feel at ease…
Michaela Turner
14th October 2014
Poetry

It’s Tough to be a Parent

It’s tough to be a parent One of the hardest jobs on earth Yet we face this task regardless Because of what it’s worth So many trials and tribulations So many highs and lows All part of the journey As we watch our children grow They’ll break our hearts in…
Michaela Turner
14th October 2014
Poetry

Blessed with Life

Tick, tock! The clock starts ticking We’re born, we live and we die Each of following our chosen path Until our time is nigh Tick, tock! We have the power within ourselves To choose which path to take And to guide us, a guardian Angel To help us learn from…
Michaela Turner
17th June 2013
Poetry

Midlife Crisis

As I stand looking in the mirror Who is it that I see? For I no longer recognise The person reflected back at me Naturally my youthful glow Has long since passed with age And the silver streaks in my thinning hair Are somewhat kind of vintage I’ve not yet…
Michaela Turner
15th May 2013
Poetry

Role Reversal

Children rely on their parents To nurture them as they grow Providing them with all they need That’s the way life goes From babes in arms to stroppy teenagers All the years in between Parents do what they must do To fulfil their children’s needs They continue on the circle…
Michaela Turner
2nd May 2013
Poetry

A Nurses Work Is Never Done

A nurse’s work is never done Run ragged all day, is hardly fun But no matter what they have to do They always have time to care for you From dusk ‘til dawn they slave away Dealing with patients every day How they manage, Lord only knows They just seem…
Michaela Turner
25th April 2013
Poetry

It’s not only me…

Ups and downs are part and parcel Of the circle of life, I know But nothing can prepare you When you’re dealt a real low blow From out of nowhere there it is A curve ball ‘tween the eyes It comes so fast you don’t have time To even question…
Michaela Turner
25th April 2013
Poetry

Reunited

For many years her husband had waited As the sign came from above Now he knew the time was right To call on his one true love As she slept, he spoke to her “Hello my love, it’s time, Take my hand, come with me, Trust me, you’ll be fine”…
Michaela Turner
25th April 2013
Poetry

Thank You

Such a simple word Yet some find hard to say I would like to thank you In my own way… For all the care you’ve shown me Throughout this journey I’ve been on I am forever grateful For everything you’ve done Not once was I left doubting That all would…
Michaela Turner
25th April 2013
Poetry

Blessed With Friends

Where would we be without friends? Completely lost I’d say Why you ask, do I say that? Well, let me tell you, my way I’ve been blessed with many friends Of which I can proudly boast For each one has a special place When I need them most I have…
Michaela Turner
25th April 2013