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Freedom For All

FREEDOM FOR ALL

Birds can fly because they are free
The same cannot be said for me
I just want to spread my wings too
Not always an easy thing to do
I only want to be myself
And put my worries on the shelf
If you are different in any way
Some people think that’s not okay
Freedom comes in many forms
It’s hard to be free if you don’t fit the norm
People strive for freedom of speech
Sometimes that is out of reach
People want freedom to be who they are
That door is only slightly ajar
So near and yet so far
Some freedoms are not on par
I feel free on certain days
Other times freedom feels far away
There’s freedom in the poems I write
A light for me that shines so bright
When I write a song, I feel free too
Writing is what I love to do
Freedom can mean many things
Reach for the feeling that it brings.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022



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Ode To Crutches

ODE TO CRUTCHES

I had a knee replacement so I needed help
I could not walk safely by myself
So, I was given two sturdy crutches
And once I got them in my clutches
I walked here and there and everywhere
With more confidence but a bit of care
With physio my knee grew stronger
Two crutches I needed no longer
So, I progressed to just using one
My recovery had begun
I exercised at home and did physio at Westmead
I was very keen to succeed
To cut a very long story short
I am very happy to report
They helped me a lot but now that I’m stronger
I do not need crutches any longer
I have a long way to go
It won’t be easy, that I know
Thank you to all the people that help me every day
With their support and encouragement I know I will be okay.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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Winter In Paris

WINTER IN PARIS

It’s winter in Paris and the streetlamps are alight
Couples walk along the Champs Elysee every night
They wander in and out of the cafes here and there
They have a cappuccino and they drink it with great flair
The artists in the daytime are painting up a storm
The cars in all the traffic are honking on their horns
At the Eiffel Tower lights brighten up the sky
People from around the world are always walking by
Paris when it’s snowing is a winter wonderland
Lovers smile and laugh while they’re walking hand in hand
You can get on board a boat and travel on the Seine
If once is not enough you can do it all again
Wintertime in Paris, there’s so much to see and do
The only problem is, it’s very hard to choose.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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Social Media

SOCIAL MEDIA
I don’t know much about social media
I need help from an encyclopaedia
Social media has its place
I would rather talk face to face
Although, I do like texting and emailing too
They are the easiest things to do
But, you can’t get a hug via text or email
You could try but you would fail
You could even write a letter 
But, hugging in person is so much better
Go out and hug someone right now
I hope you haven’t forgotten how
If you go on social media, please be kind
That is the best way I think you’ll find
Social media does have its uses
Please don’t use it for your abuses
I don’t want to hear your excuses
If you use social media, use it for good
Treat people the way you know you should
Everyone just wants to be understood
People are not made of wood.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2023

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Environment Blues

ENVIRONMENT BLUES

Extra, extra have you heard the news?
all the world has got environment blues
They’re moving through the forest and ripping up the trees
Swimming in the ocean means dodging the debris
Stop treating our world like a garbage bin
Let’s make it a place worth living in
Environment blues are sweeping the land
It’s up to me and you to lend a hand
Where are the children going to play?
To make a new tomorrow we have to start today
The people of Chernobyl are nuclear shy
The faces of the children make me want to cry
I saw on the news an oil spill today
They said it was an accident but will it go away?
Recycling your rubbish would be a place to start
Don’t have to be a greenie to play your part
Just think about the animals, think about the trees
We’d have a better future in a world with harmony
So, let’s all get together it’s up to me and you
We don’t have to live with these environment blues.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022



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Words

WORDS

My pen is poised above the page
What shall I write about today?
My creativity is flowing
There is no way of knowing
I write poetry about anything and everything
Who knows what today will bring?
I am a very emotional soul
Writing poetry makes me feel whole
Words can be happy or words can be sad
Words can bring hope to the worst day you’ve had
Words of encouragement are like a gift
Words can help your whole mood lift
Words are like magic and my pen is my wand
All I can really do is respond
To whatever is inspiring me
And then just let the words be free.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS

It’s that Christmas time of year
Everybody is of good cheer
The Christmas trees are covered with lots of tinsel and lights
There are beautiful sights everywhere at night
Santa Claus is on his way
With Rudolph out the front, leading his sleigh
It doesn’t matter where you live, whether near or far
Santa Claus will find you wherever you are
I love spending Christmas with family and friends
We wish the day would never end
Christmas Crackers will be cracked and torn
And the paper hats found inside shall be worn
There will be turkey and ham and trifle to eat
And all sorts of other yummy treats
Some people like eggnog to drink
But that is not for me I think
A shandy is the perfect drink for me
Drinking it whilst chatting with loved ones sitting under a shady tree
Have a very Merry Christmas and whatever you do, have a fun time
Now that’s the end of my Christmas rhyme.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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Evening Sky

EVENING SKY


The moon and stars lit up the evening sky
A comet slowly wandered by
I gaze at the constellations everywhere
Venus here and a scorpion over there
Leo to the left, the Southern Cross to the right
All of the stars brighten up the night
The clouds are starting to roll in
The thunder is making a bit of a din
The lightning strikes and the thunder booms
The clouds have hidden the stars and the moon
I love the sound of thunder and lightning
To me it is not at all frightening
And now the rain is coming down
The storm is raging all around
The storm doesn’t last very long
The wind above is very strong
The clouds are slowly dissipating
Now I can continue concentrating
On the moon and the stars again
They have returned just like an old friend.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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Goodbye To a Friend

GOODBYE TO A FRIEND
I had a friend but, I had to let her go
We are both upset and the tears did flow
I had a friend but, I had to say goodbye
No-one can say I didn’t try
We were friends off and on for ten years
We shared the laughter and the tears
We both have Bipolar and it came between us
Earth to earth and dust to dust
She has the highs and I have the lows
It’s nobody’s fault, that we both know
I will miss her and she will miss me
But our friendship can no longer be
I had a friend but, I had to say goodbye
That’s all I can say before it makes me cry.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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Most Beautiful Christmas Poem

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS POEM
It’s that Christmas time of year
Everybody is of good cheer
The snow is falling down outside
And we’re all going on a fun sleigh ride
It’s that Christmas time of year
There goes Santa with his reindeer
We’re going to build a big snowman
Cause we are all snowman fans
He’ll have coal for his eyes and a carrot nose
We’ll build another one every time it snows
It’s time for family and friends to get together
To eat turkey and pudding in any weather
And have lots of fun along the way
Here’s cheers to you all on Christmas Day.

Copyright © Sandra Doolan | Year Posted 2022

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