The old wooden seat creaks as it gently sways in the early morning breeze
Sunshine sparkles through a glistening web a spider silently weaves
Here in our garden so many flowers planted and memories we shared
I sit, trying to remember your voice, your face, the smell of your hair

The ache in my heart is because I loved you so very much
True love is a precious thing, blessed are we that it chooses to touch
I planted a special flower bush next to our swing to remember you by
It’s little things like this that we do without really understanding why

As my mind fills with your memories a sudden flash of wings catches my eye
There on the bush is a little robin, “tweet tweet” he sings as he watches me cry
I hold my breath as this wonderful bird hops right onto the seat next to me
I know right then it is you coming to visit me, my heart truly believes

Dear little robin, you carry a precious soul on your wings
Letting me know you watch over me with every song that you sing
Here in our special place, love echoes through time, forever young
I smile, knowing I will be ok now, my healing has begun…

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What a beautiful girl with eyes golden brown
My ears shot up and she shyly looked down
I bounded over and kissed her quickly
She laughed and cried “your whiskers are tickly”!

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I wished on a shooting star one night
To bring me a love for my heart to burn bright
Along you came with your warmth and kisses
Fluffy cuddles and snuggles, I got all my wishes
Listen to your heart, it will tell you what is true
My heart is yours forever, I love you so, I do

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I welcomed you into the world and the sun kissed your sweet face
A mothers’ love unconditional wrapped in our first embrace
Each day filled with laughter and learning, oh how you made me smile
Always staying close, the sound of your little feet alongside mine

Bedtime stories of magic and adventures in a place way off far
I sang you soothing lullabies as we lay and watched the stars
As I watch you grow my heart fills with pride at how you see our beautiful land
I let you go into the world but am always right here, always holding your hand

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There is little to rival the wilds of the welsh mountain range they say
From its craggy heights down through the softer peaks and winding pathways
Way up in the harsh highest peaks the hardy sheep huddle and keep warm
Thunder rumbles through the darkening sky, here comes a heavy rainstorm

“Come on” yells the shepherd gathering his herd down towards the tracks
Clattering of hooves on the stones as they run ahead avoiding all the cracks
As they are halfway down a thick silvery fog hangs heavily in the air
Owain struggles to see his friend and worry soon turns to fear, as she’s not there

Clambering back up the tracks Owain can’t see and soon finds himself all alone
Pointing his ears forwards he bleats for Gwen, where up here would she roam?
As an intelligent breed with sensitive ears, he suddenly hears a faint sound
Pressing ahead he finds her nearby, with her foot stuck in a rocky mound

Through the hammering rain he nudges her foot free with tenderness and care
Rubbing each other’s noses in relief they are a loyal and affectionate pair
Happily sheltering under an oak tree the wise branches protecting overhead
This is their way of life; they are proud welsh mountain sheep born and bred.

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Gazing into the cosmos, oh what wonders lay out there
A million glowing embers twinkle back as I stare
I wish I may, I wish I might, see that special star
Shooting through the night from a galaxy way off far
I close my eyes and hold you tight whilst making us a wish
A dream for peace on earth and eternal spiritual bliss
Shooting stars and moonbeams make my spirits soar
Filling my heart with hope and opening a new door
For only in the darkest of skies does a star truly shine
Beating hearts below, thump thump, yours in time with mine.

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What is it about Bumblebees that we love so much
Is it their gorgeously fluffy bottoms that we long to touch
Or the way they zoom around free as the wind
Buzzing around the flowers, such happiness they bring
Or is it how hard they work that we admire
Their little wings frantically flapping to lift them higher
Or the way they are so clever making their honey
A golden treasure more valuable than money
They always seem friendly and happy with each other
Busily collecting nectar to take home to the queen mother
There are so many things we can learn from the bees
Gracefully keeping our environment balanced with such ease
Whatever it is, they have captured our hearts forever
Lets all try and be like them and live in harmony together

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A hazy early morning mist floats across the wildflower meadow
The dawn chorus of blackbirds and robins joyfully banishes all shadows
Fiery bright yellow morning sun casts its golden sparkling light
Upon the thick orange fur of a young fox who has been awake all night

Enjoying the fresh crisp morning air and tall swaying fragrant blooms
He gently walks through the wildflowers happily enjoying their perfume
Sniffing the grasses where tiny spheres of dew sparkle like miniature jewels
All the surrounding beauty of the meadow reflecting in their little pools

With his bedtime drawing near there is just time for a quick jump around
Leaping high in the tall grass Is one of the simplest pleasures he has found
So, if you visit the meadow early one morning you may be lucky enough to find
This charming little fox bouncing up high in the air enjoying his playtime.

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