THE CORNER 4 WOMEN

Thursday 15 February 2024

INSIDE STORY by Becky Hemsley

"INSIDE STORY"
by Becky Hemsley 2020

They saw her in the library

Discarded on a chair

And her glossy, shiny cover

Made them notice she was there

They picked her up and held her

For a minute, maybe three

And they said she was exquisite

The most beautiful they’d seen

They thought not of her pages

Simply stared at her in awe

Then they put her on the bookshelf

As they headed out the door

So they never knew the words she chose

To mark her journey’s start

And they didn’t read the reams and reams

Of kindness at her heart

They didn’t read the things she hid

In pages left untouched

Or the hellos and goodbyes she’d said

To people that she loved

They didn’t read the chapters

Where she set herself apart

And they never read the lines she wrote

Of how they’d played their part

They didn’t turn the pages

On her struggles and her strengths

And they missed the ripped-up paper

Where she’d torn herself to shreds

They never read the parts

About the places she had been

Or the people she had helped

Or all the wonders she had seen

So when anybody asked them

What it was that she was like

They realised they had no idea

What she was like inside

See, they’d told her she was beautiful

Because of how she looked

But they’d just admired her cover

And they’d never read her book

*******

Becky Hemsley 2020

Incredible artwork by Magic Art Photography by Kasia Derwinska

"Inside Story" is from the book 'Talking to the Wild' and is also on my website as a free downloadable print

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THE HEART THEN DISAPPEARED by Joanne Boyle

"THE HEART THEN DISAPPEARED"
by Joanne Boyle

The little girl stood and watched,

as so many hearts arrived above.

She turned and asked an elder,

"what is all this love?"

Her heaven Mother smiled,

and said "today is valentines day,

and though love is always felt,

today it's sent this way.

These hearts will keep on coming,

and our sky will turn to red,

as every heart represents a memory,

a thought from someone's head."

The little girl smiled even more,

it spread from ear to ear.

She knew all about love,

as her presence had been near.

"Will those who are on earth,

know that we are thinking of them too?"

Her angel Mum took hold of a heart,

and whispered "I love you."

The heart then disappeared,

but the child knew where it went.

It was transported to her loved one,

through the love she sent.

******

Joanne Boyle

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Art by Steffi Krenzek

Tuesday 13 February 2024

When you love an ancient soul by Luiza Fletcher

"When you love an ancient soul" by Luiza Fletcher

There is a special kind of person in this world who is often misunderstood. These people tend to be the loners, the free spirits, the innocent lovers. They see the world for all they can – and should be – although the world rarely sees them.

They are the old souls, the dreamers, the people in tune with life, so intuitive of emotions that they frighten us. They frighten us not because of who they are, but because of who we are not, what we lack.

Ancient souls reach depths we cannot understand. They have a connection with God, with the Universe, with Nature, and that's why they are the people who will change the world.

We often feel inferior, as if we have to strive to stay remotely close to their level, to be worthy of their love.

It takes a confident person to love an old soul. But it's worth it. It will change your life.

They are romantic, they are loyal, they help us grow, they are not materialistic, they understand the deep connections in life, they are grateful, they are examples of bravery.

They walk the most painful roads of this life, and yet somehow they find the courage to smile, often selfless. Supporting others.

Loving an old soul and being loved by one is a gift from the Universe!

~Luiza Fletcher~

Photo: Art by by Kimberly Kirk

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WILD by Becky Hemsley

"WILD"
by Becky Hemsley

You’re a wildflower darling

You cannot be tamed

They recognise your beauty

Though they do not know your name

You sing a song of sunshine

Befriend butterflies and bees

You dance amongst the grasses

And you sleep beneath the trees

You’re bright but unassuming

You are delicate yet tough

You’re rooted but you’re ready

For when winds of change do come

And they meet you in the forest

And they’ll marvel at the way

You remind them of their childhood

And easy, carefree days

So they’ll make of you a bracelet

And they’ll weave you through their hair

They’ll wish upon your petals

And then blow you to the air

And as they watch you fly

They’ll wish that they could fly like that

They’ll realise that you have a freedom

They have never had

So they’ll pick you for a posy

And they’ll tie you at the stem

So they can take a little bit of freedom

Home with them

But home is where the heart is

And your heart cannot be still

So home for you is not a vase

Upon a windowsill

Remember, you’re a wildflower

Born to ride the wind

To plant your roots on new horizons

Each and every spring

So don’t ignore your wild heart

‘Cause freedom’s what you breathe

See, that is why they love you so -

And why you have to leave

*******

Becky Hemsley 2022

Stunning artwork by Kajsa Li Art

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KNOWING WHAT LOVE IS by Becky Hemsley 2024

"KNOWING WHAT LOVE IS"
by Becky Hemsley 2024

Love is not what the shops and the stores and social media would have us believe at this time of year.

It is not chocolates or flowers or perfume.

It is not balloons and heart-shaped cookies.

It does not show off and shout.

Love is quiet but it feels so loud.

It is gentle but it feels so fierce.

It is both ordinary and yet entirely extraordinary.

So yes, buy the chocolates or the perfume.

Blow up the balloons and fetch the flowers.

But know that this is not where love lies.

Love lies in the in-between moments of life. The comfortable silences. The thoughts of special people that randomly pop into your head. The memories you have of your time with them.

Love does not need a dozen red roses to announce itself.

So if your tomorrow consists of comfortable silences and random thoughts of special people...

Then you know love.

It lies in you.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2024

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Artwork by the fabulous June Leeloo

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I SHALL TELL YOU by Joanne Boyle

"I SHALL TELL YOU"
by Joanne Boyle

And when I find you

I shall tell you all about tomorrow,

and the tomorrow's after that.

We shall hide from the shadows,

whilst we sit and chat.

I shall tell you about the times,

you'll think you made mistakes,

all the people that you'll lose,

because they were really fakes.

I shall tell you to welcome you,

and to look you in the face,

and to never let others,

treat you with disgrace.

I shall tell you not to be afraid,

of the things that you can't do.

To walk away from trouble,

when it tries to follow you.

I shall tell you not to worry

about the things you can't control,

and how moments will become,

precious memories that you stole.

I shall tell you not to worry,

about what anyone else thinks,

because life will pass too quickly

before anyone even blinks.

I shall tell you when you sing,

the whole world sings with you

and every time you smile,

someone else smiles too.

I shall tell you all those items,

the ones you thought mattered,

will become lost amongst the memories,

that in your heart get scattered.

I shall tell you about true love,

and how it doesn't come with pain

and how it will be your saviour

time and time again.

And when I find you ...

I will become you.

******

Joanne Boyle

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Art by Steffi Krenzek

Monday 12 February 2024

BEE by Joanne Boyle

"BEE"
by Joanne Boyle

Bee true to yourself

and always be brave.

Bee who you'd love

and want to save.

Bee who you'd want

for a guide.

Bee the friend

at your side.

Bee their voice

when they can't speak.

Bee their strength

when they feel weak.

Bee the light

to someone's day.

Bee the one,

to show them the way.

Bee their eyes

when they can't see.

Bee the person

you need to be.

Bee proud always

regardless of fear.

Bee kind to those,

who are near.

Bee everything

you are inside.

Bee seen and heard,

do not hide.

******

Joanne Boyle

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Art by Steffi Krenzek