Daves 2017 Poems - Part 2 Jul

Silence isn't always golden.

Silence isn't always golden,

When things are tough,

Because it's not so nice,

When things are going rough.

You need someone just to talk to,

And to ask you how you feel,

To others it may be trivial,

But to you it's a big deal.

Even somebody just nodding towards you,

With a reassuring glancing smile,

It may just give you that comfort,

To go on for another mile.

You don't necessarily want hours,

Just a quick few minutes of their day,

To help you put things back into perspective,

Before you set back off on your way.

When you see a friend or colleague feeling low,

Just ask them if they're alright,

Because it may just be that minutes acknowledgement,

Which will help them through tonight.

Written by David Boyce

05 July 2017

At the crack of dawn.

When you wake up,
At the crack of dawn,
You will start the day,
With a stretch and a yawn.

You have some coffee or tea,
To clear your head and mind,
Before leaving your home,
To go and meet mankind.

The sky looks so clear,
With just a slight breeze,
The pollen count is low,
So you shouldn't sneeze.

As the day moves on,
The sun starts to get warm,
That's why we like waking up,
At the crack of dawn.

Written by David Boyce
08 July 2017

Today we are happy

Today we are happy,

Today I wish to shout out loud,

For this is another occasion,

My eldest daughter will make us proud.

With lots of love,

And even more admiration,

We will be attending Swansea again,

For Hannah’s Graduation.

She had a goal she set herself,

And that one seemed out of reach,

But after loads of hard work,

She will now Graduate to Teach.

Written by David Boyce

11 July 2017

Congratulations to my daughter Hannah Elizabeth who graduated on 10th July 2017 as a Teacher at University of Wales Trinity Saint David at Swansea !

Depression isn't a sign of weakness.

When you are suffering with depression,
And you are looking out,
No matter what anyone says,
Every thought is full of doubt.

There is no easy solution or cure,
It's not click on demand,
You really have to suffer with depression,
For you to really understand.

When you are feeling down,
It can really hit you hard,
But to get you back on your feet,
Some counselling is on the cards.

It's good to speak to others,
Not affected by your heartache and strain,
Because they can give impartial advice,
Without taking all your pain.

Depression isn't a sign of weakness,
It can happen to anybody at any time,
You may just need that one person,
To be there when you cross that line.

Written by David Boyce
15 July 2017

No more Rhondda Gold.

We remember the men with blackened faces,

When we look back into the times of old,

When they mined tons of coal from the ground,

Which they called Rhondda Gold.

In the eighties this all changed,

Because the Union members were so strong,

But no matter what they wanted,

The government wanted them gone.

The miners went on strike for what they believed,

And Thatcher wouldn't turn around,

Because she had already made the decision,

Not to let them go back underground.

For the Welsh this was a drastic decision,

Because there would be no more coal,

And so many of the older miners here,

Would simply end up on the dole.

Now all the pitheads have long gone,

After the closing of the local pit gates,

And now thirty years on,

Many areas are industrial estates.

The local mines brought their own communities,

And friendships which would always last,

No more Rhondda Gold coal mined today,

We will leave that in the past.

Written by David Boyce

31 July 2017

Decisions and life's choices.

The majority of people in this world,

Have the ability, to make their own choices,

In most daily decisions made,

Just by raising their voices.

Too many people blame others,

For the decisions they make,

Which changes their lives drastically,

And the path they will take.

We will all make mistakes,

And you need to live and learn,

Because by making things right again,

A lot of respect you will earn.

So, don't just sit back in anger,

And take life's hits as they run,

Grab every opportunity in life to make it positive,

And see what they become.

Written by David Boyce

20 September 2017

If I could see you one more time.

If I could see you one more time,

Still in your bodily form,

I would give you cwtches,

And take you to our earthly home.

I would hold your hand for comfort,

Just like you did when I was small,

Because many years ago you had to leave us,

When you answered Gods call.

Even though many years have lapsed,

The memories of you are still strong inside,

I recall the tears and smiles of joy on your face,

On the sad day on which you died.

We hated to see you in discomfort,

We hated to see you in so much pain,

If I had one wish it would be simple,

Just to see my Dad on earth once again.

Written by David Boyce

14 December 2017

When we look back in our history.

We are the descendants of many generations,

Who struggled in bitter times gone by,

Often travelling many miles away,

To move to areas where jobs lie.

Not just moving to different towns and Counties,

But to unchartered territories abroad,

To start from scratch with nothing,

In places without housing or even proper roads.

Many distant relatives and children died,

From illnesses which could be treated by drugs today,

For those we will remember also,

As we kneel down here to pray.

When we look back in our history,

We need to be thankful for what we got,

You only need to look back a hundred years,

And most didn't seem to have a lot.

Next time you feel sorry for yourself,

Just sit down and pray,

For so many gave their lives at war,

For us to be sitting here today.

Written by David Boyce

16 December 2017

Impediments and Disabilities.

There are many people who go through life,

With impediments and disabilities,

They require constant or regular care,

To help put them at ease.

Please be mindful ever body,

That every impediment and disability cannot be seen,

Many people won’t want to broadcast the facts,

So, try not to be so mean.

Some senses may be lost or reduced,

Such as sight, earing or smell,

But often is the case,

The other senses will improve vastly as well.

If you think somebody is being bullied due to a Disability,

Be kind and ask if they are OK,

This will often bring them happiness and comfort,

And may really make their day.

Written by David Boyce

22 December 2017