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Sunday 3 December 2023

The Magical Paintbrush by English With Mia

"The Magical Paintbrush" by English With Mia

In a small town nestled between rolling hills, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily was a cheerful and curious girl who loved exploring nature. She lived with her grandmother, Nana Rose, who had a special gift for her on her 8th birthday – a magical paintbrush.

Nana Rose said, "This paintbrush is no ordinary one, Lily. It can bring your drawings to life."

Excitedly, Lily took the paintbrush and began to draw. She sketched a big, colourful flower in her garden and then painted a playful kitten beside it. As she finished, something magical happened – the flower bloomed, and the kitten came to life, purring and chasing butterflies.

From that day on, Lily's days were filled with wonder and joy. She drew all sorts of things – trees, birds, and even a shimmering rainbow. Each drawing came alive with vibrant colours and cheerful energy.

But one day, as Lily was drawing a beautiful castle on a hill, she accidentally dropped the paintbrush. It fell into a puddle and got soaked in water. Lily was worried that the magic might be lost.

Nana Rose comforted her and said, "Remember, magic comes from within. Your drawings are filled with your love and imagination."

With hope in her heart, Lily picked up the paintbrush and continued to draw. To her surprise, the magic was still there! The castle came to life, and its towers sparkled under the sunlight.

Lily realized that the true magic wasn't just in the paintbrush but in her creativity and belief. She learned that her imagination was the most powerful thing of all.

From that day forward, Lily used her magical paintbrush to spread happiness. She painted smiles on people's faces, drew beautiful landscapes for everyone to enjoy, and created a world full of kindness and love.

And whenever she painted, she whispered a thank you to her grandmother for the most wonderful gift she had ever received – the magical paintbrush that taught her the power of imagination and love.

Lily's paintings brought joy to everyone, reminding them that a little bit of magic exists within each of us, waiting to be shared with the world.

And so, Lily continued to paint, spreading happiness and wonder with every stroke of her magical paintbrush.

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A love letter from those who have passed on by Tahlia Hunter

"A love letter from those who have passed on" by Tahlia Hunter

Take the love you have for me

And radiate it outwards

Allowing it to touch and impact others

Take the memory you have of me

And use it as a source of inspiration

To live fully, meaningfully and intentionally

Take the image you have of me in your mind

And allow it to fuel you

To take action

Seize the day

And be reminded of what is most important in life

Take the care you have for me

And let it remind you

To care for yourself fully

And shower yourself with your own love

And take the pain and grief you feel

Following my loss

And alchemize it into

Love, compassion and beauty

Build a castle

From the wreckage of my passing

And allow it to unlock your greatness and potential

And empower you to become more than you ever thought you were capable of being

And know that I can never truly leave you

And will always remain beside you

Watching over you in spirit

And that the love I have for you lives on

Through the connections you form

The kindness and compassion you share

And the future relationships and friendships you cultivate.

And until we are one day reunited

I will remain with you

Through the storms and chaos of life

And am always beside you

Walking with you, laughing with you, crying with you and smiling with you

And I am proud of you for being strong

I am proud of you for being brave

And I am proud of you for being you.

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Márfy Art, Gabriella Márfy

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THE POWER OF ONE by Becky Hemsley 2022

"THE POWER OF ONE"
by Becky Hemsley 2022

One leaf can disrupt a whole army of ants

And can leave them all scared and confused

And it takes just one word, even one from a stranger

To render our self-esteem bruised

It takes just one flick of a switch in a light room

To promptly turn everything black

And it only takes one hand to push us too far

Just one straw to break our camel’s back

It takes just a moment when all is aligned

For the sunshine to blot out the moon

And it takes just one foot to kick us whilst we’re down

Just one sprinkle of salt in the wound

And yet when we think of ourselves as the one

Then we think we’ve no power at all

That we won’t make a difference when this world’s so big

And we feel so incredibly small

But it takes just one leaf to announce spring is coming

One seed for a flower to grow

And it takes just one hand to stop someone from falling

Which might mean far more than you know

It takes just a word to make somebody’s day

Just one switch to turn dark into light

And it takes just one foot to stand up for someone,

Just one sunrise to soften the night

So harness the power of one for yourself

It’s a power you’ve held all along

Yes, I know that you think you can’t change the whole world

But you can change the world for someone

******

Becky Hemsley 2022

Gorgeous image by kenzistudioco

'The Power of One' is from the book What the Wild Replied

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NOBODY TOLD ME by Joanne Boyle

"NOBODY TOLD ME"
by Joanne Boyle

Nobody showed me how to love you,

or how I'd feel when you were around.

Nobody explained how my heartbeat,

would dance to your breaths sound.

Nobody told me how I'd laugh out loud

even when you were not there.

Nobody told me my heart would sing,

to the tunes that we both share.

Nobody taught me that my feelings,

would engulf me from inside.

Nobody told me my heart would break

each and every time you cried.

Nobody left me any instructions,

they were all etched deep in my heart,

but no one etched them deep enough,

on how to be now we are apart.

Joanne Boyle

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Art by Steffi Krenzek

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Saturday 2 December 2023

TRADING PLACES by Becky Hemsley 2023

"TRADING PLACES"
by Becky Hemsley 2023

If one day we swapped places

I was you and you were me

I wonder what it is that both of us

Would actually see

I wonder if you’d notice

How your smile lights up your face

How when you walk into a room

You brighten up the place

I wonder if you’d see the way

You always make the time

For those who seek you out because

You’re patient and you’re kind

And maybe I would notice

How I always stand my ground

And how I lift up those I love

When they are lost or down

Perhaps I’d notice how

I’m quite content all by myself

And how I’m always there for others

When they ask for help

And if you felt your patience

And if you could see your smile

If I could help myself

And feel my kindness for a while

Then maybe we would understand

We cannot be defined

By all that we fixate on

In our mirrors and our minds

Yes, if we both swapped places

And had someone else to be

Perhaps we’d come to realise

There’s so much we cannot see

And maybe in the moments

You were me and I was you

We would see why people love us

And we’d learn to love us too

*****

Becky Hemsley 2023

Artwork by the wonderful Lucy Campbell

'Trading Places' is from 'Letters from Life' https://a.co/d/cX3wuDC

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WHEN by Becky Hemsley

"WHEN"
by Becky Hemsley 2023

When life feels suffocating

And the way ahead too far

Then breath by breath by steady breath

Just stay right where you are

When morning comes in blazing

Threatening to burn the day

Just let the sun in gently

Ray by ray by steady ray

When night intimidates you

And the silence tries to scream

Just rest against the darkness

Dream by dream by steady dream

When life is just too much –

It’s far too loud and far too bright

Then live little by little,

Day by day and night by night

See, I know it all feels heavy

Like a load you cannot lift,

A race you want no part of

And a weight you cannot shift

But when the road ahead is long

And overwhelming you

Don’t push yourself too quickly -

Slow and steady gets you through

******

Becky Hemsley 2023

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This is from the book 'When I am Gone' but I think it can apply to any difficult day xx

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The Brave Little Firefly by English With Mia

"The Brave Little Firefly"

by English With Mia

Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest filled with tall trees and shimmering streams, there lived a tiny firefly named Spark. Spark was the smallest firefly in the forest, but he had the biggest heart. He loved to light up the dark forest with his tiny glow.

One day, a thick fog settled over the forest, making it impossible for anyone to see. The animals were scared and couldn't find their way home. The big bears, the wise owls, and even the playful squirrels were lost.

Spark knew he had to help. He fluttered around, his little light flickering like a tiny star. "Follow me!" he called out in his soft voice. "I'll show you the way home."

The animals were surprised. "How can such a tiny firefly help us?" they wondered. But they decided to follow Spark's light, hoping for the best.

Through the foggy forest, Spark led the way. His light shimmered and glowed, guiding the animals slowly but surely. He flew low so everyone could see his light and follow him.

As they journeyed through the misty woods, Spark's light started to fade. He had been shining for a long time, and he was getting tired. But he didn't give up. He knew the animals were counting on him.

Just when it seemed his light would go out, the animals reached the edge of the forest. The fog lifted, and they could see their homes again! They cheered and thanked Spark for his bravery and guiding light.

Even though Spark was tired, seeing the happiness on the animals' faces made him feel strong. He smiled and said, "Remember, even the smallest light can make a big difference."

From that day on, the animals never underestimated the power of a tiny firefly's light. And Spark, the brave little firefly, continued to shine brightly, lighting up the forest and guiding anyone who needed his help.

And so, the forest was filled with the warmth of gratitude for the little firefly who showed that bravery comes in all sizes, even the tiniest ones.

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