whispersandteardrops

  Yes, summer is upon us and with very little notice it would seem; or maybe that’s just me! What with all the time spent at home over the past months juggling working from home and finding creative ways to engage the kids as well as trying to keep up with being newly appointed teachers 😊 . It's unsurprising that many parents have not actually had time for self. So now that we have officially entered into the holidays, with little or time to plan   a break away or even a staycation (I hate buzz words😏) given the uncertainty of the current climate, what do we do with the kids? Unless you intend to con them into thinking school is still on, so they continue to do copious amounts of schoolwork  ( this is definitely something I would do 😉 ), here are a few ideas you may want to try and some websites that could be useful. credit: Dani Rendina (unsplash) 1. Writing stories or poetry If your offspring are literary geniuses in the making you could encourage them write ...

So, after a lengthy break I yesterday decided to return to running! Surprisingly it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be considering I haven’t gone running since last summer :) I am really trying to get back to my 5k running at least three times in the week but even a shorter run if I am consistent will be great. Running is my go to for peace and clarification. When I run I feel free and I am able to clear the cobwebs not to mention the added benefits of glowing skin, clothing that fit more comfortable as well as being super energised to get through the day. The past few months of lockdown provided the perfect opportunity for a great run, but I somehow just couldn’t muster the energy to do it. Perhaps I was too caught up with worrying about limiting my outside contact or was just getting a bit too lazy or maybe just plain getting old! Whatever the reason, I am finally up and running and I am looking forward to finishing off the rest of the summer looking and feeling great! ...

    Over the past few months the world have come to see what most of us never would have imagined happening in our life time. On a daily basis we woke up quite similar news, images and stories all across the globe.Twenty twenty turned out to be a much different year than we imagined or expected.Life for many changed.The following poem was written to reflect some of my thoughts and  empathy towards those affected by this virus. The world weeps, is on its knees. Crumbling beneath the weight of an unseen foe. In daily hundreds the love ones go, alone. And the anguished  cries  go out into the night. The prayers said are desperate pleas that seem to bounce off the empty streets. I pass my neighbour on the street, but our gaze are fleeting across the gap                                                      ...

I embraced the dawn and all its charms. Its the day you were born Thirteen, Unlucky they say .Yet I feel so blessed as I embrace the day. The room is bare,cold and quiet. I am missing your footsteps,your banter,your song... The expanse of the Ocean a formidable foe, Try though I might I cannot go. I am reaching across. Trying to touch your hand, But I cannot find you For you are not close at hand. Its a very special moment,a very special day. And though you are so far away Still,I embrace the day.  Happy,happy birthday Kevhia 💚💚💚💚💚💚 Photo credit :Sofia Levchenko -unsplash

You are a child of strength calm and reassuring  You smile through every storm. you keep me riding on the winds the dark and light   they make your song.  Untold tales we keep in our hearts Child of mine they are our song. I mourn the moments that we lost. and all those treasures of the past but each and every day I see  the strength and courage you have given me. those are the things I cherish most the gifts that never can be lost the smiles,the softly spoken words understanding and accepting without even being told. With each new day my prayer's the same God raise you up, My light,my song,my flame. 💚💚💚 photo: Brianna Reak - unsplash

You are a wonderful inspiration You are a wealth of love and care Every day I walk with values You taught me to hold dear. I  viewed the world through your eyes You have helped me much to grow I cannot remember a time Your love and caring did not show   Today I look back on the years The many times spent apart Thankful  though for childhood memories That will never leave my heart I yearn to be that child again For even the shortest time  For then I will have a glimpse Of my dear dad basking in his youth and prime. For my Dad on Father's Day Photo credit: Donald Teel - unsplash

. Poetical ramblings... I cast you out and try to fight Yet your light ,that flame within your breast it burns so bright A thousand words come back to me Do not go there,  it's too close ,too near The day is lost and night draws nigh Here I am praying ,hoping for that help looking up to the sky. Still feebly wondering is it some trick Some maddening game that will end real quick? Yet as I ponder this great theme Your youth and beauty can be seen. Your hands and eyes are calm and strong And  voice such charm, I could be wrong. A thousand times I wonder why Myriad pondering I cannot let by If I should go where you do call What will it cost, the price of it all? Photo: Lennart Heim unsplash