EMBRACE EACH NEW DAY
Bless the day Tuesday
it is so fine and dry
But why do I always
feel I really want to
cry?
The Lord has blessed
me for another new
day
But that doesn't cure
my day to day dismay.
The thought of going
outside doesn't do me
any good
I should be full of life -
as I know I should.
I should embrace the
day and smile from
ear to ear,
But, all I really do is
shed a little tear.
Each new day I see I
should smile and feel
positive
But I always feel so
very down - maybe I'm
just too sensitive?
I walk when I'm outside
and I see many people
But I also go and hide
myself - behind the
church steeple.
Maybe one day I will
feel better - I really do
not know
But at the moment all I
feel is very low.
The invisible distress I
feel is down to mental
illness
And all I feel when I am
outside - I have to face
the inhospitable human
wildnerness.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE LORD IS HERE
ReplyDeleteThe lord is my shepherd
I always will praise
But at the moment all I
see is haze.
To praise the Almighty
is what I do
But he just doesn't reply -
except to a few.
I go to church on a Sunday -
to pray to God cos I feel
dismay
Does he answer? No, he
does not - but I do know
he listens when I do pray.
The Holy Spirit I know is
there - as it smiles to us
all when we are there
They comfort us all in our
hour of need - and I pray
to God as I know he does
care.
The church is a holy place
and a sanctuary - as we
all do pray
God does hear us - and
he can end my dismay.
I clutch at my soul to be
a new born
I see a light and a holy
spirit is now known.
The altar is there as I
take my vow of my
soul
The God in Heaven is
there, I know - and I also
know he hears my call.
Holy Lord forever our
saviour - lead us all forth
as night is near
Be our guide and help us
to see clear,
Tomorrow we shall pray
to you as we always do
And from now on we'll
live and pray - as now
you are here - your love
is so true.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
GOD MADE EVERYONE....THE HUMAN RACE
ReplyDeleteGod made everyone and no one was
made unproper
And he made us to love each other
not become a cropper.
We live each day and live each night
We also work to pay the bills in fright.
Our Earth goes round as we live each
day
But sometimes we have a bad day
and suffer much dismay.
We pray and we sing as the heaven
is our holy place
And God looks down upon us and
smiles on the human race.
The mountains he did create as
mother nature does now thrive
And we as humans work to hopefully
survive.
The wildlife too has to live and God
did make them all
And just like humans the wildlife
lives on until they heard God's call.
The sea is calm and the fish do
swim
They search for food and shelter
and they do not use a gym.
The sun warms the ocean and the
sea which is sooth tonight
The sealife are enjoying their ocean
life with windrous pure delight.
So our human race goes on and on
as we do say grace
We eat our food and drink our
water - and we never leave any trace.
God is the master of the earth and
the sea
And God did make our special world
for every one to see.
Love thy friends and thy foe and bless
us all today
And tomorrow is a new-born day
and no more dismay.
The human race goes on to live
and all evil shall all perish.
And God smiled down upon the
earth for EVERYONE to cherish.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
CHRISTMAS FAIRY-TALE FESTIVE FEAST
ReplyDeleteThe festive Christmas feast was
going great
When the upset turkey tried to
gatecrash the gate,
The goose was cooked but the
turkey was raw
The guests were getting restless
as they all wanted more.
So the beef teamed up with the
horseradish sauce,
And together they plotted a
getaway course.
But the sprouts sprang into
action and jumped off the plates
The carrots and the beef were
once good mates.
The napkins were magic but
causing some trouble
They would soon destroy the
goose and burst its bubble.
The peas sprang alive as they
came in from the garden
And they dived into the gravy
with the sprouts smelling rotten.
The Christmas feast was
saved by each festive course,
And all the guests said they
could all eat a horse!
A truce was created - and the
Christmas feast was a success,
And the veg and the meats
all were digested with finesse!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
BEATING DEPRESSION
ReplyDeleteSitting here in my chair
I just gaze outside – and
just stare.
I watch the world go
silently by,
I’d like to be there – as
I do cry.
My torment is in my soul,
and it is spreading,
I have to be punished –
but is this my ending?
I refuse to be beaten –
and I will fight my cause,
Because somewhere in
the future – I will fight,
I knows?
The tablets do help me –
they calm me down –
If I don’t take them – my
brain would drown!
I look into the light – as
my soul feels so right –
This has to be the way –
the light is so bright?
No one can see how I
feel inside –
That’s why most days
I do try to hide.
My inner self is what
I do feel,
I just want to get better –
and feel so real?
This hidden illness is not
so visible,
So people condemn you –
and it makes you feel ill.
They are so judgemental –
and also offensive -
They seem to look through
you – and see the negative?
Dear Lord, above, please
hear me now;
‘Help me get through this –
I need hope, somehow?’
I know I can beat this
feeling, I suffer,
To be set free – while my
life takes a stutter.
I know with help I can
combat this illness –
All I feel is sadness – I
do feel a mess.
Please show me the way –
there must be a reason:
“Help me to beat my
horrible depression?”
I’m in your hands, I now
accept ,
I have sleepless nights –
I haven’t yet slept.
To wake from my dream,
and feel so free,
To beat this depression –
I do ask of thee?
To summon the life that
was born unto me,
To hold your hand – and
smile with glee.
To go to places without
any fear,
Depression, be gone – I
so want to cheer?
I look at the sun in the
clear blue sky –
Oh, my goodness – I so
want to fly.
The world looks different –
and feels a pleasure,
No more depression – it
has gone forever.
You see, this dreadful
illness you cannot see,
But I’m not a monster –
I live by the sea.
To walk on air – and sing
out loud,
I beat depression – now
I love the crowd.
I say this to you – who may
suffer like me;
‘Never give up – and you
will be free.’
Just pray to God as your now
in remission –
And, trust in God – as you
beat your depression.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
BEATING DEMENTIA
ReplyDeleteI cannot think – what is
wrong?
Why isn’t my brain not
on song?
I am so scared – I dare
not look,
To see the future across
the brook?
I cannot focus like I
should,
Why does my head, feel
so like mud?
I cannot concentrate –
things aren’t good,
I’m losing my mind –
were I once stood?
I can’t remember faces –
my family are strangers –
I can’t even count my
own little fingers.
What is happening, to
this brain of mine?
Please, don’t leave me -
you are my divine.
Life means nothing, I
cannot think –
With each new day – I
can only blink.
My head’s in my hands –
my tears I do catch –
I used to be stern – my
life is a wretch.
I’m in my room – like
a solitary prison –
Is this really my own
true mission?
People come in and
they just all stare,
How do I know; ‘if
they really do care?’
I’m given my food –
like a child with a
temper,
Maybe I’ve gone
down with horrible
dementia?
I’m in a room – with
walls as company –
Where are my family –
I feel so lonely?
I have no control over
my brain –
They try with tablets –
but all in vain.
I am alive – but I’m
losing the will;
‘The will to live – now
for a pill!’
The world I see – but
I can’t remember –
Is my birthday, still in
November?
Why are the rooms
full of decorations?
What is Christmas? I
have no recollections!
I fall down on my knees –
to pray to the lord,
He will help me – he
invites me on board.
He hears my prayers –
and he catches my
tears –
My soul now surrenders
my dreadful fears.
Suddenly, a miracle – I
now do remember –
I know Christmas now –
it’s in late December?
The lord has blessed me
from my pain, I’m in
hysteria!
Goodbye I now say; ‘to
the soul destroying...
DEMENTIA.’
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
DOES ANY ONE OUT THERE REALLY CARE?
ReplyDeleteNo one is there and no one
really cares
Every day I cry as I climb the
stairs
Just hoping and praying for
someone to visit
Every day I reach my life's
limit.
It is the same routine that I
do nothing changes and nothing
is new.
I try to enjoy my life each new
day - but instead I want to
spew.
I wonder what life is like out
of doors
I don't know as I'm always on
all fours.
I hear traffic and people all
living their lives
All my friends are gone and
left all their wives.
I have got more grumpy every
day
And I once was happy now I
have dismay.
I try to live the best way I know
But I don't feel happy I always
feel low.
The world does not need me I
am a lost cause
My life was so busy now its on
pause.
How do I change? No one does
care.
Why should I live on I'll just
stay in my chair.
If you give in then you are seen
as weak
How I hate living seven days a
week.
Maybe the ghosts of a Christmas
past
Will intrude in my home but I hope
they don't last.
The darkness is a killer I know
that to be true
The doctors don't care or the
health care crew.
So I will pray I get better and
start to live
Maybe I'll be happy and start
to forgive.
God in heaven can you help
me, please?
To smile and to be happy to
live life at my ease.
So I go to church and I pray
to the lord
He will help me and welcome
me on board.
My life will be better as I can
now see the light
And I now live each day - it is
a delight!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MY SOUL TO FORGIVE
ReplyDeleteI lay on my bed and I know you're
never coming back to me
How I miss your smile and your love
as we both were living free.
We lived each new day and loved
each darkened night
When we were together it really was
a delight.
You shared my life as a teenager at
school
Boy, you were always funny and so
very cool.
We shared our lunch boxes and carried
each others books
We were both portly teenagers but we
never worried about our looks.
We graduated from school and we
went to college together
We lived and studied because of our
life's endeavour.
Soon we had to part and go our
separate ways
But that was not to happen as we
married as two days!
After many years of married life we
we getting quite old
And when you felt unwell we thought
it was the cold.
But life would be so cruel to us as
we were blessed with love
And I can only fathom out that God
wanted you above.
Now you are gone and I am all alone
and lonely
I have mourned every day but now I
need to move on slowly.
You were and still are my only true
love and that I'll always treasure
But living all alone does create a lot
of pressure.
So my heart has to beat on and my
soul needs to feel love
Maybe I'll get a new love from the Boss,
above?
My tears I have shed but my heart has
to live
I only hope in your spirit my new life
you will forgive.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
7 Comments
ReplyDeleteSusan Sproull
Sep 01, 2018
Darryl Ashton’s poetry is funny, witty and refreshing to read.
In Mr. Ashton’s poem , ‘Blackpool On A Postage Stamp,’ the visual of the Queen riding the tram with her feet up on the seats drinking tea had me laughing out loud.
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jean long
Sep 04, 2018
I’ve been following Darryl since I read a poem he had put in the local pet shop window. It was an unusual poem about boots of all things and it was excellent. I have read all his poems ever since.
Darryl and I became friends when I discovered who had wrote the poem and we’ve been friends ever since. I can honestly say he is the most talented, kindest, nuttiest person I know. Love you Darryl, keep up the good work. love jean xx
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Victoria
Sep 09, 2018
Darryl’s poems are full of true humour and wit, that you can’t help but laugh out loud!
When I first heard his poems “ a cereal dilemma” & “Christmas humbug” I was immediately hooked.
The technique Darryl uses allows the reader to imagine these hilarious scenarios and relate to too. Darryl has a true comedic, poetic talent and I think every household should have his books!
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Maggie H
Sep 19, 2018
Darryl has a true talent for looking at life and finding humour and portraying it in a positive funny way. With his take on life he always brings a smile to my face, particularly when life has a way of getting you down. A must read for everyone !!!
Take a look at ‘The Automated Phone-in Hassle’ and ‘Nursery Rhymes of Nostalgia’ to have an idea of how talented this man is. Had me in stitches.
As well as being a very talented poet, Darryl is a very funny and kind, humble human being who works tirelessly for charity . A pleasure to know him.
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Linda
Sep 19, 2018
I always look forward to reading Darryl’s latest poems. They always make me smile and laugh. There is many that I would recommend to read but a favorite is the one about the mechanical teeth. Its so funny.
Keep it up Darryl. Keep us all smiling with your amazing talent.
Best wishes Darryl, see you soon!
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Bryan Lindop
Oct 01, 2018
I’ve known Darryl since he first began to write comic poetry. I am delighted that he has done so well and that his poems reach such a lot of people all around the world and make everyone smile or laugh. That’s quite an accolade in itself.
What most people don’t realise is that he is a tireless fundraiser for numerous charities and good causes. He is a very kind, caring and entertainingly funny man and I wish him well. I am sure his talent and dare I say, notoriety, will continue to spread his harmless wit and humour to all those who relish a spot of light relief for many years to come.
Good luck Darryl and very well done. I’m off to drink my PG Tips now.
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Zi
Oct 09, 2018
I have known Mr Ashton since 2008. He always sent all his magnificent poems. I remember scattered all his poems in bed on cold winter night with a cup of hot chocolate drink and reading his poems… Such a comfort. Love love love love love love it.
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LIFE
ReplyDeleteRunning scared or
standing proud.
Silent whispers or
shouting loud.
Live life fast
Or live life slow.
Hide from a fight
Or stand toe-to-
toe.
Always speak the
truth.
Or always live a
lie.
Fall for a girl
Or fall for a guy.
Be very shy
Or be outspoken.
Move on from a
lost love
Or always stay
heartbroken.
Have lots of
friends
Or be all on your
own.
Be a happy chatter
Or cry, sulk and
moan.
Love it when it's
sunny
Or love the cold,
wet rain.
Like to travel in
your car
Or like to go by
train.
Life is full of
choices,
Which we all will
have to make.
It's a test from
a higher power
to see which path
we take.
One thing is
certain.
We are born, we
live, we die.
Life comes and
goes so fast.
It's gone in the
blink of an eye.
This world is full
of wonder,
It's there for all
to see.
So live life to the
fullest,
Make it bright as
can possibly be.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
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ReplyDeleteAND MOSES SAID TO THE LORD…”TEN WHAT?”
ReplyDeleteGod: “What are you doing with the tablets of stone with my Ten Commandments? I thought I told you to take it down the mountain to read to the multitude”.
MOSES: “Yes, you did, God, but I need to talk to you about that”.
GOD: “What’s to talk about. It was a simple enough task”.
MOSES: “That’s what I thought, until, the Health and Safety spotted me trying to carry the tablets”.
GOD: “What have they got to do with it?”
MOSES: “Well, God, they reckoned that it was either going to do my back in, or I might drop it on my foot, or somebody else’s foot. Anyway, H & S weren’t having it. I had to fill in a risk assessment form first”.
GOD: “Anything else?”
MOSES: “As a matter of fact, there is. It was then that the PC Brigade got involved. Said the title was too abrupt. Didn’t leave any room for negotiation”
GOD: “That was the idea. They are my commands, that is why they are called commandments. The title stays”.
MOSES: “Right, God, but there was a couple of other things they weren’t happy about”.
GOD: “What else were they moaning about?”
MOSES: “Well they didn’t care for that bit about not worshipping any other Gods. Said it was discriminatory and might upset other religions”.
GOD: “Anything else?”
MOSES: “That bit about honouring thy mother and father. They reckon in single – parent families some of the kids don’t know who their father is. Sometimes the mother hasn’t got a clue!”
GOD: “Go on, let’s have it all”.
MOSES: “The people and the politicians are dead against the word ‘lie’- they say it is too judgmental. They prefer the phrase such as ‘putting a spin on it’ or ‘presenting it in a better light’ or ‘in the public interest’.
GOD: “They are still liars, though”.
MOSES: “Oh yes, God, they lie for a living”.
GOD: “Are there any of MY commandments these various meddlers are happy about?”
MOSES: “Well, God, they’re OK with ‘thou shalt not kill’. And the one about stealing, although the politicians rob the people blind, but as they call it taxing apparently, it’s all right”
Of course, the big stores don’t agree with keeping the Sabbath special.”
GOD: “I’ve got a good mind to send a plague of frogs to teach these sinners a lesson”.
MOSES: “No God, don’t do that – or we’ll have the animal rights crowd all over us like a rash!”
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
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ReplyDeleteMY DARLING MY WIFE
ReplyDeleteI'll love you always I
kid you not
When we're settled -
we'll tie the knot.
Your love keeps my
spirits high
This is true I cannot
deny.
I've loved you more
each new day
Even as a child I asked
you to come out to
play.
Now we've grown
older and we live our
lives
We've had our trauma
but we told no lies.
We embraced the love
we shared
And at night when the
candle glared.
We cuddled up to each
other
Knowing our love put
us both in clover.
My darling, my wife, I
love you so
Loving you so much I
never felt low.
We are old now and
still together
But life has been like
a helter skelter!
But love shone through
the darkest days
We loved the sun as
we soaked up the rays.
My honey, my wife, you
are my life,
And I thank God - as I
made you my wife.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE HOMELESS.
ReplyDeleteThe homeless are not
aliens - they are human,
just like us all,
Its just they've had
some bad luck - and
on hard times they
do fall.
They scour the streets
of the land,
Hoping a kind stranger
will give them a helping
hand,
They lay in the cold of
winter - inside their
cardboard box,
And if they catch a chill -
they might catch chicken
pox!
We see this problem
every day - and it really
shouldn't happen,
When mankind fails to
act - loneliness will ripen.
To be cast aside like a doll,
and to be jeered at every
day,
When all the homeless
really want - is to feel
a-okay!
This is a serious problem -
and especially now,
We must find a way to
stop this - provide some
shelter, somehow.
Roaming the streets isn't
the answer - and not in
this day and age,
And when the local
authorities ignore it - it
puts me in a rage!
We could provide more
centres - and food and
drink to share,
And a friendly chatter -
before this is so rare?
Just to listen - and to
smile - this could prove
a lifesaver,
Then if you can afford it -
donate a nice new dollar!
This happens all over -
even in poor countries
too,
It is poverty - and children
suffer, I tell you this is
true.
People in high places who
live in posh big houses,
They don't know the real
truth - they can't see past
their own noses!
Welfare is partly to blame -
with the poor losing their
welfare
If they are disabled - they'll
lose all - and that's not
fair.
They target the disabled -
and the vulnerable of society,
It isn't right, I tell you - they
need help - and on occasions
pity?
Food banks are now popular
all over the land we see,
They provide food and advice -
for you and for me.
The rich just get richer - and
the poor are left to rot,
And as the single mother - lays
her baby in a broken cot.
The world would be a better
place - if poverty wasn't here,
But there's nothing we can
do about it - but try to bring
good cheer.
A simple smile, a simple wave,
this really would be better,
And if more people spoke to
each other - things would
improve forever.
But this is not an ideal world -
and there are a lot of sinners,
But they can be reformed - and
be the new beginners!
The homeless could be a thing
of the past - and this I so do
pray;
"Especially at times like this -
some warmth on Christmas
Day."
So, please, spare a thought -
and if you can a smile,
And watch the face light up -
instead of going on trial!
This is my prediction - to end
all poverty -
But I can't do it alone - I need
help, seriously!
From government leaders -
to council sinners - their help
is what we need,
And maybe one fine day - we
will all say; 'they did a very
good deed.'
So embrace your life as never
before - and say; 'thank you
for your warm home,'
Because if you weren't so
lucky - the streets you may
just roam?
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE HOMELESS...PART TWO.
DeleteThe homeless do need
help - not condemnation
every day,
We should help them
more - in our own way.
A smile and a chat - or
a cup of tea to give,
And maybe a sandwich -
we all should forgive.
It happens every day -
and they feel such
dismay,
The homeless are all
human - this is true
today?
Walking the streets
they do - often feeling
low,
But we can make a
little difference - and
good cheer is good to
know.
The homeless just
want a home - just like
you and me;
'They're even willing to
pay for it - in rent for
all to see?'
The bedroom tax doesn't
help them - nor the local
authorities;
If they help the homeless
to get a home - they're
hit by a sanctions swizz!!
The homeless want to
work - and pay taxes like
all other people -
They don't want any hand-
outs - this is pure and
simple.
The welfare advisers
are like computers -
"Next person, please? It's
all electronic disorders?"
The homeless wander
from place to place -
Just trying to get a grip
on the human race?
In cold weather they
will freeze -
In warm weather - they
feel at ease!
But, being homeless isn't
nice - and no one should
live like this -
If only with a little help -
their life could be so bliss!
A hot bath - and a good
hot meal, can perk your
spirits high,
And when you're out of
the rain - your clothes will
feel so dry?
A little compassion - and
a will to care -
To eradicate this homeless
problem - we do it because
we dare?
We can all help solve this
problem - that is so very
true -
If you see a homeless
person - say; 'hello, - how
are you?'
Give a little blessing - and
see their face light up with
glee,
And you will see with your
own eyes - being friendly is
so FREE!
So my new year message
to the government, is to try
to help the poor -
Give them all some hope -
don't rob their benefits
even more?
Make 2015 a happy year -
and try and spread good
cheer,
But just from me - and the
lord - I wish you all; A
Happy New Year.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
LIVING WITH DEPRESSION
ReplyDeleteThe battle with depression
Is like going on a very long
mission.
You always feel very down
and worthless
And each new day is pointless.
You feel you have no interest
in living life anymore
Compared to when you were
full of life and each day you
did adore.
But you mind and your soul
just changed - as you lost the
will to live
And even your worse enemies -
you always did forgive.
No one knows your anguish as
you always feel so low
Even when you look good - you
don't want to know.
Every day you fo despise but
you do try to live on
But deep inside your soul - you
want to be reborn.
Your brain now dictates to you
and you have lost control
Once up a long time ago you
did go to the ball.
Medication does help you but
but it is so addictive to take
But you know yourself you do
need it cos your body will start
to shake.
You so want your life back
as it was once your own
But how do you go about it
when your heart and soul
feel torn?
You fail to see life as you
used to see it and that is
hard to accept now
And all you really want to
do is live each day some-
how.
But I will fight on and I
will live my life and free
And banish my depression
from my life and that you
all will see.
The light does shine in
my life and my soul has a
new life,
And I now live each new
day - positive and with no
strife.
Yes, it was a battle but I
did get some support,
The doctors did help me
and my illness they did
escort.
Depression is a demon
an invisible demon too
But you can defeat it
as you know - that is
very true.
Love yourself and love
your life and you'll not
suffer and strife.
And you can beat the
illness and live a good
life.
It won't be easy - as I
do know just take it
day by day
And one day in the future -
you'll be FREE from all
your dismay.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TO DESTROY THIS EVIL DEPRESSION
ReplyDeleteDepression is very
nasty
It attacks you in
secrecy
It delves into your
soul
And you never
hear it call.
No matter what
you do
Depression really
will find you
It will sneak up
and attack you
And this is very
true.
It takes away your
self worth
It can attack you
even at birth.
You cannot hide
from depression
It's a coward on
a secret mission.
You can't even
run away
As depression
will cause you
much dismay.
It invades your
soul as it is so
evil
And all you can
do is pop a pill!
You hate all God's
creation
Even with no
hesitation.
The world out side
doesn't interest
you
You have no one
to talk too.
Depression can be
beaten but it is a
long hard battle
It creeps around
all inside you just
like you were
cattle.
You have no zest
to live
But can you really
forgive?
You look up to the
sky and see your
freedom there
Do you see heaven?
Do you really care?
Your destiny is in
sight
As you plunge into
darkness - goodnight!
There isn't any escape
I know
That's why I always
feel so low.
God in Heaven, please
hear my prayer
Answer, me, please,
are you there?
My soul has gone and
it is time to go
Never again will I
feel so low.
I meet the Lord as I
do abide,
Is the answer really;
suicide?
Maybe it isn't - but
no body knows for
sure
What can beat this
depression? Is there
a known cure?
Maybe you can tell
me - as I am in a
deep recession.
Is there really a cure -
to destroy this evil
depression?
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TO LOVE YOUR LIFE
ReplyDeleteThe light is there I
see it now
But it's been a long
road but I made it,
somehow.
The darkest days
were horrible - yet
it was a quest
And now I have
seen the light - I
feel a special guest.
Life had no meaning
to me and I lost the
will to live
But the light shone
into my life - and I
learned to forgive.
The days and nights
were always so dark
and no end in sight
But with my faith I
soon discovered - a
newly born delight.
The sky looks blue
every day even
when it's cloudy
And I do try to be
happy - instead of
always moody!
I even prayed to God,
above - and I think
he heard my prayer
He smiled down upon
me - and happiness
came near.
So even when the
dark days are there
you can still see the
light
And live each new day
as you might - you
do not now need to
fight.
The light you now
see has been there
all the time
But other people can't
see your hurt - and
the mountain you
need to climb.
May God Bless all of
us and guide us all
each day
And we can always
keep smiling - and
banish all dismay.
A positive mind says
a lot as we live our
daily lives
And mental illness
will be banished - as
happiness and love
survives.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE NOISY CROWD
ReplyDeleteYou walk away from
the crowd
Because they are very
loud.
You seem to be very
anxious
And you ask God to
bless us.
The crowd is in loud
voice
Do you join them? It
is your choice.
The noise from the
crowd is very loud
to bare
Can you run away
and go somewhere?
The crowd are now
all laughing as the
sun meets the moon
You are not yet
panicking like you
did in the afternoon.
You wanted to get
away from the very
loud crowd
So you plucked up
the courage and
walked away so proud.
The crowd are now
dispersing and the
noise is now silent.
You have escaped the
noisy crowd and you
feel so defiant.
Just remember that
crowd and you will
be okay
And if you just walk
away from the crowd -
you won't feel any
dismay.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TO LIVE OUR LIVES
ReplyDeleteTo live our lives is
what we do
We love if we are
lucky and that is
very true.
The way forward
is a very complex
journey
Please do take your
time and never
hurry.
The sun shall light
the day ahead and
the moon shall wear
its smile
And both will bless
you and guide you
home in happy and
comfy style.
Just see the shining
star above, as you
embark on your quest,
And you will find your
way because you
always do your best.
Happiness will be with
you as you settle down
to sleep
And the moon shall
light and it will protect
you - your safety the
moon shall keep.
So bless our lives as
we all live on - the
future is unknown
Our hearts we lift and
our souls are at peace -
and this will always be
known.
Go forth and live but
always do pray and
life shall always be
grand
And you can even take
a drink and boogie - to
the musical band.
God is always there as
he is the master, and
we all will live thereafter,
And we will live for
ever more - and never
face any disaster.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TOMORROW
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is another
day
But will it cause me
more dismay?
I dread the day as
my heart does sink
Sometimes I am
depressed - and life
does stink.
I often pray for a
cure to end all the
depression,
Am I living in hope
or on a failing
mission?
The day is the same
no matter how I do
feel
I may say a prayer
and on my knees I'll
kneel.
Tomorrow doesn't
really care
It doesn't stop you
from being there.
I always do live in
hope and in peace
And maybe pray one
day depression will
decrease.
I go on as best I
am able
Eat my food from my
lonely table.
I look around the
room I share,
I live with depression -
but it really does not
care.
So tomorrow I'll do
the same again
Hoping depression
will be slain.
God, in heaven, I
call on you;
Help me to live on -
I mean this, so true.
Tomorrow is a new
adventure as it does
look uncertain
Will it be my last day -
and close a poetic
curtain?
Tomorrow may bring
a surprise - and free
me from this sorrow
Oh, God, please help
me - and help me
through tomorrow!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
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ReplyDeleteTHE MAGIC AND THE MYSTERY
ReplyDeleteOF BOTH THE MIND AND BRAIN
The mind is amazing that is
for sure
But when it goes wrong there
is no known cure.
The mind has a good friend -
and they both do work together
They are an awesome team -
as they work like the weather.
They can cause a storm, and
they also can be calm
They can cause you to be
cold and also to be warm.
They work so hard to bring
you new ideas
But on occasions - it can
cause you tears.
You live each day thinking
and listening,
Every day we are thinking -
even in the evening.
The mind and the brain
are as one as they function
like magic
No one knows their secret -
it is so static.
So we welcome the brain
and the mind in our lives
today,
And who knows the power
they hold - they even control
dismay.
But there is a dark and a
sinister side which they seem
to work like a clown,
They can cause mental
illness - and a nervous
breakdown.
Nobody knows why this
does happen - or why they
act like this
They can change like magic -
and make you feel like bliss.
Lord, please hear my prayer -
and guide me through my
mind,
And both my mind and my
brain shall always help me
to unwind.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
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ReplyDeleteLIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
ReplyDeleteThe mind fails me
again and I don't
know what to do,
I go to the hospital -
but there's always
a long queue!
My mind is dictating
to what I can think
It also pains me as
I need to see a shrink!
I do not know why
this does happen to
me
I feel so much dismay
but I want to be free.
The hurt inside my
head won't go away
I used to walk straight -
now I just sway!
Does nobody care? Does
no one give a hoot?
If I tell my boss how I
feel - I will get the boot!
I try every day to find
a cure for this disease,
I want to be normal -
and feel at ease.
I used to have fun and
enjoy my life
Now all I face is more
sorrow and strife!
I try to act normal but
it is hard,
If some didn't know me -
they'd call Scotland Yard!
But, I am optimistic, and
it is a challenge to go
on each new day,
Because I feel so down
and so much dismay.
I do take my tablets - as
they help me through,
I want to be FREE - this
is so true.
The doctors do help me -
as I take my medication,
I take a daily tablet - it
is my fixation!
The future of mental
health which attacks the
brain,
I pray one day mental
illness will be slain.
One day you're normal -
but the other you're not,
You feel so anxious and
sometimes sweaty and
hot.
But one day I pray that
there will be a cure
To banish mental illness -
that is for sure.
Hear my plea, I beg thee
oh Lord,
Save me now and welcome
me on board.
You have the power to
slain mental illness,
Slay it now and create lots
of happiness.
Be gone mental illness - I
want to be FREE,
The world is calling me -
and it's time to break free.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MY LITTLE ANGEL
ReplyDeleteMy little angel is now
departed
Her illness took her
from me, uninvited.
But I know she is at
peace now
But still I cry and my
head I do bow.
There is an empty
space right now down
here,
But my baby has gone
to heaven - I want her
near.
She'll always be here,
in my heart, and my
soul,
I look up to heaven -
cos I hear her call.
How I miss her - how
I do cry
I cry so much as I look
to the sky.
My little angel is now
free
Free from her pain
that took her from me.
How do you cope? How
do you go on?
Can someone tell me -
can anyone?
To stop this hurt in
side of me
Before I crack up - I
want to be free.
But I know my angel
would not agree
If I gave in and set
myself free.
I have to live and live
my life
But my angel is there -
comforting my strife.
I did blame God but
it was my grief
I caress my angel on
her wreath.
I know she is happy
and I have to be too
So, just for you, my
angel, I will live on
for you.
We will meet one day -
when the time is right
So I go to bed now -
and say; goodnight.
I love you my angel
as you watch over me,
But I still do cry because,
I so do want to be FREE.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
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ReplyDeleteTO END ALL MY DISMAY
ReplyDeleteThe fear in the mind is
invisible
It can cause havoc and
be very inseparable.
It does not care who it
attacks
It destroys lives and
the pain just stacks -
and in your face it
smacks!
Behold! I see a light but
it is so far away
But I must go to it - as it
may banish all my dismay.
I feel so down every day
but pills do help me to
cope,
Mental health is invisible -
as I fall down a slippery
slope.
I do take courses to fight
this menace in my head
It attacks me in secrecy -
it is I do dread.
I try to stay focused and
live my life each day
But this invisible illness -
still causes me so much
dismay.
But that light I could see
at the beginning is getting
very near
OMG....here it comes....I
now do shed a tear.
A tear of joy as the light....
it lights my way
And as I walk into the
light....it takes away all my
dismay.
God has blessed me and
now I am cured,
This is just a miracle and
it does sound so absurd.
But I do believe in God,
and I pray every day.
And God has kindly
answered me - and took
away all my dismay.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE CURSE OF DEPRESSION
ReplyDeleteWho can help me beat
this curse?
I always write rhyming
verse.
The curse is known by
everyone,
It isn't nice and it isn't
fun.
What is this curse that
can wreck lives?
It is so evil it also hides.
No one is safe from
it's evil grip
Be careful or it will make
you slip.
You can try and hide
but there is no escape
from its clutches
No matter where you
go - this curse is there
in the bushes!
The outside world cannot
help you,
The curse knows this -
it is so true.
You lose all your zest
for life - and you have
no interest,
You always try and
hide away - you just
want to rest.
You feel so helpless and
so useless
This curse is destroying
you - there is no
forgiveness.
You want to give up and
escape this life
This curse just causes
you lots of strife.
You think of a way to
get some help
But you just feel like
hiding and letting out
a giant yelp!
The curse has got you
in its grip
You just want to run
away from the curse -
to give it the slip.
The world around you
means nothing to you
And asking for help -
there's always a queue!
The hospital is full with
victims of this curse
I know that for a fact - I
was told by a nurse.
Then I was invited to
go to this place
Would it help me to
escape this human race?
Or will it assess me and
help set me free,
From this curse I cannot
see?
Suddenly I'm here in a
bed and medication I
do take
I try to sleep but I'm
always awake.
This hospital is here -
it's found me a bed
Now I am getting better -
the curse I don't now
dread.
Now I am free and I see
my reason,
From the curse which is
known as evil depression.
God has saved me I now
pray to him
And on Sunday in church -
I will sing a hymn.
I am now FREE from the
misery of depression -
I thank thee oh God - I
now have a mission.
A mission to help all
those with this curse
And if you're like me -
just write rhyming verse!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE GIFT OF WATER
ReplyDeleteThe mighty river flows
by the shore
It is a cure that is for
sure.
The water will cleanse
you as you pray
The river shall wash
your dismay away.
The water is clean and
people can drink
They all sit down and
have a think.
The water is a gift from
up above as it cleanses
our soul
But the water is precious
as it serves us all.
People walk for miles to
collect their fresh water,
People need it to drink
and wash and animals
drink to their slaughter.
But most flowers survive
as they enjoy a drink,
Water is very precious -
it does make you think.
Life is short and we need
water to live each new
day
And even in church water
can cleanse any dismay.
We need our water but
it is hard to find
And poverty can be to
blame as it can make
us all blind.
No matter where you are
in the vast world we all do
share
Let us share our water
because we all do care.
We drink our water and
we also do cook,
Now I collect my own
water from the fresh
water-filled brook.
But many people do
struggle to fetch their
water
I pray for them all just
as I oughta.
God bless our water as
we all have a drink,
And just sit down as it
will make you all think.
Water is precious as we
all know that is true.
But if you collect your
own water - there is
always a queue!
God shall help you to
fetch your own water
to live
As we drink our water -
it also helps us all to
forgive.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MY HONEY....MYRNA SALARDA
ReplyDeleteMy honey Myrna is in
the Philippines
I see her every night
and always in my
dreams.
Myrna is very special
to and always goes
to work
Opening our store -
her duties she does
not shirk.
Myrna is my honey
and she never feels
any strife
And when I go to
the Philippines she
will become my wife.
We met on Facebook
and we love each
other so
When we are chatting -
we never feel low.
My life is with Myrna
that is very true
Myrna is a diamond -
and I always will love
you.
We will meet in person
one day very soon and
spend our lives together,
Going to the Philippines
is my great new adventure.
Myrna Salarda Ashton I
write this poem for you
To show you just how
much I care - my love
for you is true.
The Philippines is my
destination as my honey
is over there
So now I board my super
jet - as I fly to the
Philippines through the
air.
Yes, things are working
out as I know that is my
destiny
Yes, a new life in the
Philippines and for all
life's eternity.
God Bless Myrna - has
she is working in our
store
Her loyalty is
unquestioned, her love
I do adore.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TIS MAGIC! FEATURING CATWEAZLE AND BREXIT!
ReplyDeleteDon't tempt fate
Just take the bait
Do not look
Just bite the hook.
The fish they swim
tis a magic sight
I will growl at thee
and give thee a
fright.
The wheels go round
to playing magic
I hear the magic so
but it is so static.
Thou makes me
dance I kid thee not
Now my robe is in
a knot.
I hear the voices on
the tellingbone
I command thee now
as I'm on my throne.
I talk to the spirits
cos I am a clot,
Tis all magic I kid
thee not
I now make merry
and dance like crazy,
I am a magician it
is electrickery!
Who am I as I want
to fly,
Why does thou mock
me and make me cry?
I want to fly but I
hate the water
Now I go home - as
I flutter.
I fell through time,
I kid thee not
I eat more sweets -
my teeth to rot.
I love magic that's
for sure
My name is Catweazle,
and I'm the cure.
I have a friend and
he hates the mud
May I introduce my
pet; Touchwood!
I want to fly and
go back home
The the 11th century
where I do roam.
I've heard of Brexit
but is it all lies?
Told by the Tories -
and their spies.
I can see the future
and the Brexit,
Will the UK stay - or
will they exit?
I kid thee not so
please don't mock
me
If we leave Brexit -
nothing's for free.
I will go now back
to my own time,
I go with Touchwood -
my tree I will now
climb.
My name is Catweazle,
and I'm a magician,
Touchwood makes
silly noises cos he
has his suspician.
I can see the Brexit -
it looks so static,
Just ask Catweazle -
he'll say its....MAGIC!!!!!!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
SERGEI GOES ON A HOT DATE....
ReplyDeleteTO THE HOLLYWOOD MOVIES
My name is Aleksandr
Orlov, boss of meerkat
estates,
But recently, Servant
Sergei, has been making
silly mistakes.
We are in America - and
trying to seal our fate,
Suddenly, Servant Sergei,
gets himself a date!
He plays with his
computermabob, all day
and all night,
Then he makes himself
poorly - he really gives
me a fright.
We are here to conquer
America, to be in the
Hollywood Movies,
So when me and Sergei
hit the town - we act like
a couple of smoothies!!!!!!
We live in a big Hollywood
mansion, high up in the
hills,
But I am always playing
meerkat doctor - to make
sure Sergei takes his pills.
We hired a little buggy -
to get around the
Hollywood -
But we nearly had a big
crash - is Sergei's head
made of wood?
Suddenly the doorbell
rings - and Sergei goes
to the door,
When he opens up the
door - he shouts a great
big: 'COR!'
He tells me he has a
'hot date', with some
famous Hollywood lady
singer,
They then head off to
the Hollywood Movies -
is Sergei now in danger?
I am very shocked to
learn, of Sergei's new
hot date,
Will he try to kiss her -
and get into a state?
They sit down in their
seats, and Sergei's
furry hand does wander,
He's trying to pinch the
popcorn, now he's in
real bother!!!!!!
The movie now has
finished - and now they
both head home,
Sergei wants a goodnight
kiss - but he gets naughty -
and tries to keep her warm!
Aleksandr is waiting up -
and is feeling quite
concerned,
Is Sergei getting flirty -
has he also turned?!
Welcome to the Hollywood -
and meerkat Hollywood
Movies.
Where Sergei goes on a
hot date - dancing to in
the groovies!
Is Sergei acting silly - and
not professional?
Stay tuned for more U.S.
escapades - it really is
so....SIMPLE!!!!!!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
SERGEI'S HOT DATE...PART TWO!!!!!!
DeleteI sit here very patiently,
in my big mansion house -
And, no, I don't have to
give you and darn good
reason!
I am waiting for Sergei,
to quietly come home,
He's on a very hot date -
he always likes to roam.
Sergei doesn't get out
much - he has to work
in IT -
'Now we are in Hollywood -
he has also to make the
tea!'
We're in the Hollywood
Movies - so Sergei knows
his fate,
But recently he's been
acting so strange - he's
got a very hot date!
He has to be very careful -
as he's always very shy,
I tell him to be professional -
but he never listens - no
matter how hard I try!
He has a new admirer, well,
that's what he does like
to think,
He always plays with his
computermabob, and he
causes such a stink!
He can be a 'son of a
mongoose' - and he always
plays with his furry pimple.
He always has to act silly -
I think he's turning simple!
But, some lady called:
'Nicole Kidman' - she want
to go to the movies;
'Sitting on the back row -
like a couple of glamour'
smoothies!'
Sergei is so very keen - to
make a big impression,
I think he's very silly - but
that's only my suggestion!
I have been told about,
what Sergei tried to do,
He tried to pinch Miss
Kidman's popcorn - yes,
this is very true!
But I saw where Sergei
put his furry claw - on
Nicole's petite lap,
How dare he get so flirty,
So Nicole gave him a slap!
I'll have to have some words
with Sergei - he's being
very naughty,
I'll send him home to his
IT department - I'll do it -
you will see!!!!
Come along, Sergei, we
have to now go home.
You can also bring Miss
Kidman - I'm sure she'll
keep you warm!!!!
Sergei's now dreaming of
"marrying" Nicole - in a
temple;
'Son of a mongoose' - he
dreams so very....SIMPLE!!!!!!'
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MENTAL ILLNESS
ReplyDeleteIt is invisible this I
don't deny
I cannot escape it -
no matter how I do
try.
It's with me all the
time it won't leave
me alone
It is a darn menace -
it always makes me
moan.
I want to escape it
and be free again,
Just to live a normal
life - and also free
from this pain.
I try praying but he
is never there
I even shed a tear -
sometimes I do swear.
I long to escape to
freedom - but it just
will not relent
This evil menace - it
really should repent!
I have heard of this
illness - but I never
though it was real,
Now it attacks me -
it is so surreal.
So what do I do?
Where do I hide?
All I want is peace -
but to insanity I do
slide!
Oh my God where
are you now for me,
Please hear my prayer,
and please set me free.
What is the use of
life - when the pain
causes so much strife.
Will I be better off if
I grappled with a knife?
Yes, I write my poems -
to escape the clutches
of this disease,
How do I beat it - won't
someone tell me, please?
I just keep fighting but
soon I just might fail
To keep on living - I
see no holy trail.
The sense of normality
has left me - I'm in a
wilderness,
Does anyone have the
answer - to defeat this
mental illness?
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
FIGHTING THE IN-HEAD BATTLE
ReplyDeleteYou can fight it but its
always there
You can pray to God
but does he really care?
You can try and hide
and hope it goes away
But its always there
and it causes so much
dismay.
Life is a challenge - but
it just goes on and on,
You try to live normally
and be a loving son.
You wake up each
morning and you have
no interest
Hoping one day soon
you will find eternal
rest.
To escape the clutches
as you try to 'get a grip',
But slowly into 'insanity'
you sadly do slip.
But a prayer can
sometimes be heard by
the master,
And he just might answer....
and end all your disaster.
So I pray now to the God
up high - and I will wait
for his reply.
And if he can really banish
this illness - it may stop
me from wanting to cry.
So I will try and stay
"normal" if that is the right
thing to say,
And maybe tomorrow - I
won't feel any more dismay.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE VOICES
ReplyDeleteThe voices say it all
And they sure do
make your skin crawl,
They whisper in your
brain and you can
always hear them
there.
They torment you
all the time - they
really do not care.
They will eventually
drive you insane,
But no body will
ever take the blame.
The voices will haunt
you, that I cannot
deny,
They will pursue you -
and they'll make you
cry.
You cannot escape
them - for they know
your every move,
They will haunt you
every minute and
send you in the
groove!
You can run, but
you cannot hide,
The voices will find
you, they're always
by your side.
Just like the
whispers, also in
your head,
The voices will team
up - this you sure
will dread.
Beware of the voices,
they are so very
sinister,
If you keep hearing
them - you may
have to see a minister.
The voices are there,
even beyond the
grave,
Just try to ignore
them - go on, be
brave!
But no matter where
you try to hide,
The voices are there
by your side.
The darkness looms
as the voices awake,
From the grave to
your sinister wake.
Behold! The sun is
now rising,
It looks so bright -
it is surprising.
But something has
happened - has my
mind gone astray?
Oh my God...those
voices...they've all
gone away!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE PAIN OF LIFE
ReplyDeleteThe pain is unrelenting,
and invisible,
I wake up each new
day and take a boring
pill.
I dread each new day
as they bring me
nothing but dismay
Maybe one fine day I
will be free to enjoy
my day.
To lose a child is so
horrible - as the pain
is always there
Should I go to my
doctor - but will they
really care?
My soul is near gone
as I feel no zest for
life
My little child was
taken from me - now
I suffer much strife.
Life does go on and
time may heal my
pain
But I already am dead
inside - my soul is now
slain.
No more happy days
as I shed a little tear,
Trying to live on is
something I do now
fear.
My pain is an enemy
and attacks my grief,
I suffer
I try to talk to other
people - but my words
I always do stutter.
Life can be cruel and
it also can be good
But why do I have to
suffer every day - my
name dragged through
the mud?
God, in Heaven, please
do have some pity.
I want to live in peace
and escape the stress-
filled city.
I see no hope as the
pain does again, attack
my soul,
Hear me oh God - I
want to go - please do
hear my call.
The moral of my poem
is there is some help
out there.
If you have lost a loved
one - someone really
does care.
Trust in God and you
will be free from your
pain.
And life will be worth
living - and your pain -
God will finally slain.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
A GLORIOUS REBIRTH
ReplyDeleteTo wish upon a star
at night
Is so magical and
a delight.
To make a wish
and hope it comes
true
I do this now, just
for you.
To wish for love,
and happiness to
thrive
Without love and
happiness - we just
wouldn't survive.
War and peace - is
also what I wish
for
To end all famine -
and starvation, for
sure.
To end all hatred
and bigotry too,
Even racism is in
the queue.
We all live together
as we are all equal,
Maybe God can
create a life of a
sequel?
So live and love
each new day - as
it is a gift
No dismay and not
a rift.
The earth is turning
so very slowly
Thank God for my
life - it is so holy.
But it can be hard
to face each new
day
And it can also cause
you so much dismay.
God has blessed us
all at our birth
And he has created
a glorious rebirth.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE IN-MIND MAGICIAN
ReplyDeleteThe enemy within, is
so very silent,
It is like a ghost, so
very defiant.
Behold! The spirit is
a mystery to solve it's
power
What makes the mind
work - it controls its
own endeavour.
The mind is also a
magician - it plays
tricks in all secrecy,
It will haunt you and
it will also claim victory.
It'll make you think
you are going insane
Then eventually, your
body will break down
and be slain.
The ghost is always
there - as you know
that to be true
It never stops hurting
you - it penetrates
you - as you are not
new.
Bedlam is not far away,
as sanity is what you
do fight for
But the ghost in your
mind - is always there
for your brain to store.
God knows of your
plight as he does hear
your prayer
So he decides to help
you - and he sends
down the brain slayer.
The ghost in your
brain is destroyed -
now and for ever,
And you are now free
to enjoy life's endeavour.
Go with God as your
keeper
And you'll always be
free from the grim
reaper.
Your mind is now
normal and free from
the curse
Now I can write my
very last rhyming verse!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MENTAL ILLNESS
ReplyDeleteMental illness why do you attack me?
You stay in my head and stay there for
eternity.
You are so vile and a coward who attacks
the weak
Please leave us all alone and turn the
other cheek.
You are a parasite as you do wreck
people's lives
And you cause so much misery and
only the strong survives.
Be gone you mental illness and never
ever come back.
If you attack me every day I may break
down and crack.
But I decide to fight back and try
and defeat this mental illness,
I have to be strong - but it causes
me so much emptiness.
But the devil must be destroyed
one way or another,
And together with my good friend,
optimism - we can live a life of
clover.
Tomorrow is another day - and
mental illness will be no more.
And when I am finally free from
this horror - each new day I will
adore.
The sanity is back in my mind -
it was lost for a long time,
But now I am free from this
torture - and I can write my
rhyming rhyme.
God Bless all of those who do
suffer with mental health, and
more,
But you can, in time, you can
defeat it - and live in peace
as never before.
It is a long hard battle - but you
can be victorious,
And you can say; goodbye to
mental illness - and you're life
will be so splendorous.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
FEAR IS THE GOLDEN KEY
ReplyDeleteThe fellowship of thy
prayer
Is never seen, so I
hear.
The prayers I say to
my God, up high,
Does he ever hear
me - I do sometimes
deny.
The mind is in turmoil,
and life is not good
I pray every day for
comfort - my mind is
now of wood.
To pray up to the lord,
in Heaven, is it really
worth it, I say.
I do wonder if my
prayers are heard -
will it end all my
dismay.
The sanity of my
mind - does act so
dumb at times
Especially the silly
clock - it makes such
odd chimes.
Life is also odd - or,
maybe I'm to blame,
But why do I wake
up and feel so much
shame?
The perils of daily
living gets worse each
new day
And all I hope and
pray for - is an end to
all my dismay.
Praise God in the
highest - and he may
just answer me,
And he might just
eradicate me mind -
or, is fear the golden
key?
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MENTAL ILLNESS....BE GONE
ReplyDeleteMental illness can destroy
you
It attacks the mind of the
chosen few.
It does not notify you of
its invasion,
It creeps into your mind
with no good reason.
Mental illness is a demon
as it penetrates your soul.
You cannot hide from it -
it causes a real mass brawl.
It really is so evil your
life seems so meaningless,
You always fear each new
day - you try to live
nevertheless.
But if you pray from your
soul your prayer might be
heard.
God might hear your prayer
and answer in word!
The Holy Lord shall inherit
your mind and cleanse your
troubled mind
And you should feel better
as you leave your pain
behind.
So trust in God and he will
hear you - that is very true
And all the mental illness
shall be cleansed just for
you.
Mental illness will be banished
as you live each new day.
And never again shall you
suffer any more dismay.
Live your life as the Lord
commands and your fear
shall all be gone.
And when you do awake
you'll see the morning sun.
The Holy Ghost will always
help you - thus is very true,
And if you pray to God in
heaven - he will always (I
promise you) - always hear
you.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE STATE OF THE MIND
ReplyDeleteThe state of the mind is in question
Has anyone got any suggestion?
The mind can stop working as it
slowly breaks down
And it causes a massive downward
fall - like when you slowly drown.
But the mind can play tricks like the
magician in your mind
You can lose the plot and reality is
hard to find.
Sanity you once had is now dead
and buried.
Your mind is a total loss and now
you are so worried.
But you refuse to let the evil hurt
you and you start to fight back
Trying to destroy the in-kind demons
before you do crack.
You have the energy to fight as the
in-kind demons are laughing
But then you attack them and they
need to carry on fighting
But sanity does win and the mind
shall get better.
You win the fight of the mind and
the sanity is now clever.
The world seems better as your
mind is back to normal
But it really did scare you when
you felt so paranormal!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
MENTAL ILLNESS
ReplyDeleteMental illness please be gone
I want to see the morning sun.
To blind my vision you should
not do
Why do you attack the chosen
few?
So save the day and leave my
soul
My mind's in turmoil as I hear the
call.
Mental illness please loosen your
grip
As you are killing me - my soul you
strip.
Even cancer is the same it wrecks
your life
It drains your soul and causes mass
strife.
God in Heaven please hear my
prayer
Guide me through this - guide me to
somewhere.
The Lord is there as he does hear
my plea
Please banish my mental illness
and set me free.
The call of the grave keeps calling
me, I hear.
My mind is now at peace as I now
shed a tear.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
BATTLING MENTAL ILLNESS
ReplyDeleteI fail to see the reality of life, that
I have to live
Every day is a struggle so I ask
you to forgive.
The point of no return is looming,
that I do know
Every day is so hard to grasp as
I always feel so low.
No. I do not look disabled but it
is in my head, I know
And it haunts me every day as I
always feel so low.
There must be a release from
the mental pain in my head
As moving forward in my life
is what I really do dread.
Maybe if I pray to God in heaven
he might cure my illness
Because every day I do wake up
I am lost in a mental wilderness.
I need to grasp at life and try to
embrace it more
Then it may cure me as life I do
adore.
So here I go again the challenge
of a new day.
But all I am feeling now is more
and more dismay.
Hail the leper in my mind it breeds
to torture me
But I now have a secret plan - it will
finally, set me FREE.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE SILENCE IS THERE
ReplyDeleteThe silence is there,
because you care,
But the silence does
hurt - almost everywhere.
The sins of the mind -
knows not the right
way,
But the sins of the
past - will also stray.
Follow your heart - as
best you can -
And do look after your
90-year-old gran.
The love we share -
does clean the chilled
air,
And the love of the
soul - is now everywhere.
Remember thy name -
as you still are lame,
But you will recover -
that's the name of the
game.
Always have hope -
and call to your faith,
As you and your loved
one - are married to
save.
The silence is golden,
that is so true,
All that love - for me
and for you.
To love thy neighbour -
and bless thee, the lord,
I welcome you all - to
life on board.
On board the land of
the holy spirit -
And peace and love -
we all shall inherit.
Cast out thy demons -
with all your might;
And the life you live -
will be a delight.
God's prayer we all
hear, and shed a tear,
The lord's prayer too -
we all do hear.
Cast off thy pain and
praise the air,
Because the silence
is there - because we
all care.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TO LIVE IN PEACE
ReplyDeleteWe can all live in peace and love
This shall be granted by the good
lord, above.
The sanctuary of life is a blessing
from our father
The Lord's prayer is ours in case
life becomes harder.
Just follow your heart and feel
the emotions
The happiness is there for all our
devotions.
Life is for living as each day is a
gift
And if we all love each other -
there'll never be any rift.
To open up your heart as best as
you are able
Is like the last supper around the
table.
Rejoice to the goodness and
banish all hate
Then life will be worth living as
the love we create.
God Bless thy flock as the love
is new
This love is for everyone and not
just a few.
God has seen and heard our
prayer today
And his gift to us is to end all our
dismay.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
A TRUE LOVE FAR APART
ReplyDeleteIt's our anniversary and we're apart
But that doesn't say you're not in my
heart.
I always remember the day that we
wed
As you the silly moo kicked me out
of our bed!
I long to see your face and touch
your hand
To talk of all the things we both
planned.
The dreams we had when we were
young
That faded like a sung unsung.
The smiles we shared when things
were bright
The tears we shed when things
weren't right.
The ups and downs of every day
The times when things didn't go
our way.
Through sorrow, laughter, joys
and tears,
We consoled each other with our
fears.
We've come a long way you and
I,
How swift the time has passed us
by.
The bond we have will always be
there
Our love forever we do both share.
We may be apart, but our love does
start,
You will always be in my loving heart.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
ReplyDeleteOUR LOVE
The love we share is forever
The love we share is our new
adventure
The love we have is for our
future of love
The love we both have is a
gift from above.
To hold you in my arms I
do yearn.
To look into your eyes I take
my turn.
Your lips I kiss like there is
no tomorrow
And your kisses are all mine
and I do not borrow.
Our live's together is our
own
We've been in love ever since
we were born.
Our families were against us
but we both held firm and solid
Now we are married and our
lives are not now horrid.
Now we are both old and our
life is still there
We love each other because we
do care.
My darling, my wife, I'll always
love you
Tomorrow is a new day and our
love is like new.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
ReplyDeleteTHE PAIN
The pain in the chest feels like its
caving in
For me to have these chest pains it
really is a sin.
A very bad cough is tormenting
me tonight
Tomorrow I hope to God I will feel
alright.
Life can be tough and it can also
be good
But life for some is difficult as
their mind is of wood.
But always think positive and
ignore the doubters in life
Then you'll feel better and end
all your strife.
The saviour of our world will
resurrect our sins
We must repent as no body
wins.
To love thy parents is a holy
duty to do
And life will be a challenge as
the holy God is true.
So bless us all as the planet
turns round
Happiness and love is were I
am now bound.
Love thy neighbour as much as
you are able
And pray each night for food on
the table.
A prayer each night is what some
people do
They ask for guidance but there's
always a queue.
Try and focus on being happy with
your life
And never again will you suffer any
strife.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
LISTEN TO MY TEARS
ReplyDeleteListen to my tears
They do sometime
fears.
The hurt of life is
tender,
But we aim to be
better!
Listen to my tears
Just a rain drop as
in fears.
The salty tear does
flow some more
And soon becomes
your loving core
Listen to my tears
The echo sounds
so precious.
The tears are shed
as the hare does go
But the tear itself,
is all amour.
The tears will soon
pass,
As you kiss the misty
glass.
Never again, will the
tears be sad,
And a new life dons
as you are glad.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
ReplyDeleteJesus was born in
a stable,
Surrounded by
cattle and straw,
Shepherds walked
miles just to worship.
Glory and wonder
they saw.
Angels sang loud in
his praises,
Wise men brought
gifts from afar.
Today that miraculous
stable
Competes with a
tinsel bazaar.
Christmas begins in
October,
But gone are the
cattle and straw,
The music swells
loud from the cash
tills,
The temple's a
department store.
We kneel at the altar
of commerce,
We eat and we
drink to excess.
The gifts that were
meant to be tributes
Are bought, by and
large, to impress.
How can we bring
back the wonder
Of that baby so
meek and so mild?
It is there to be
found, Christmas
morning.
It is there in the
eyes of a child.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
ReplyDeleteA CHRISTMAS BIRTH: THROUGH THE EYES Of A CHILD
As November limps towards
its end
With cold nights and shorter
days
Summer seems a distant
memory
Of the warmth of sunshine’s
rays.
Winter months now lie
ahead
But every season is now
fleeting,
While meanwhile cards
brighten days
With each Christmas
greeting.
Children begin to dream
of snowmen,
Of Santa and his sleigh,
While rehearsals for the
pantomimes
Have now got under way.
Each season has a blessing
Which is theirs alone to
bring;
As Advent ushers in
December
We can hear a choir sing.
Meanwhile the sparkling,
twinkling lights
Lead us to a manger of
Nativity delights.
The birth of baby Jesus,
as Mary cradles him in
the hay,
We’ll celebrate this tiny
miracle – known as
Christmas Day.
The three wise men who
travelled – across the
sun-drenched land,
To take three small gifts
for Mary and Joseph, and
to kiss their baby’s tiny
hand.
Let us not forget – the
true meaning of this birth,
When a tiny little baby
boy – would bring joy, and
love, to the joyous earth.
Hail the Saviour – and that
we know, and good will to
men we pray,
Which we all praise as the
birth of Christ – as well as
Christmas Day.
So, Happy Birthday, baby
Jesus, the king of the Jews,
When on this holy December
day – a prayer is what we
choose.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
TO BE A POET
ReplyDeleteNot everyone can write poetry but
any one can try
Just write down on paper before
your ink goes dry!
Think of words and try to make
them rhyme
Then you will write your poem and
all in your own time.
Try to think positive and try to feel
happy when you write
This way when you finish your
poem you will feel all right.
But sometimes you may feel sad
but that can be a good thing
Just write down how you feel
who knows - you might just start
to sing!
Even if you suffer with depression
you can always write how you
feel
And once you've written your
poem your depression you might
heal.
You do not need to be a scholar
or clever with your words
Just think of spring and of summer
and these feathered birds!
So always think positive if you
want to write poetry
And you can be successful and
write a poetic love story.
The world of poetry is calling you
so get your paper and pen
And you will become a poet as
you write again and again.
Always believe in yourself as
your gift shall shine through
Your gift to write poetry - yes it
is for you.
Never doubt your talent and
you can write your poetry
And in the end you'll have your
own book - and your poetry
life story.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE INVISIBLE HURT
ReplyDeleteSometimes the plays tricks
It has to have its fix.
The mind does work some
overtime in secret we know
And it attacks you and makes
you feel so low.
Each new day is born and
you fear of going outside
All you want to do is stay
indoors and hide.
The sun is out and it is
warm but you still feel so
low
You keep taking deep
breathes all the time you
just want to say hello.
You need to build your
confidence up you do
not need to be told.
But you struggle in silence
every day - your life is
always on hold.
You start to shake and
sweat you know what is
happening
But there is nothing you
can do except to go in
to hiding.
When will God look down
and see that you do need
help to cope?
Maybe one day your pain
will vanish - and you can
climb that slippery slope.
Just think of tomorrow it
is another day to you
Will it banish your invisible
pain - and make a brand
new you.
God Bless.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE BEATING HEART
ReplyDeleteThe beating heart I hear it's loss
The beating heart shall show me
who is boss.
The sound and the feel if the
beating heart
It's haunting melody shall tear you
apart.
It beats every day and all the time
It does not take a break it hears
the chime.
The heart just beats on with out
any care
It is a mysterious heart it beats
any where.
You feel it as it beats in your
chest of life
But when it rebels it will cause
you strife.
The sound is silent as it beats
on and on
But when it stops you will be
gone.
No one knows the secret of the
heart
It beats to no music but the
beat will start.
From birth to death the heart is
so mysterious
But when it goes wrong it may
send you delerious.
The heart is not shy but it does
hide from you
You can feel it's beat because it
is new.
Life is created thanks to the
heart
Can any one please tell me the
mystery of the heart from the
start?
It could be a horror tale and a
scary poem to relish
But it can also be kind but also
so devilish.
The beating heart cares nothing
for you
It beats on and on and that is
true.
Embrace the thrill of the silent
beat of the heart
It will one day perish and discover
a new start.
The mystery lays deep in your
chest my friend
When the heart does stop - that
will be the end.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE DEVIL WITHIN
ReplyDeleteThe Devil is lurking in the mind
He controls it and makes you go
blind.
He plays tricks on you and makes
you feel numb
Am I insane and under the Devil's
thumb?
Each new day he launches his
attack
He does make sure my mind does
crack.
He is a bully as he attacks for no
reason
He causes mass heartache and
he changes me as a person.
I know when he is lurking as I do
tremble and shake
My body feels lifeless as though
there's an earthquake.
But I need to be strong so I rise to
the challenge from the Devil
And I start to fight back because I
hate the evil.
Suddenly the hurt does ease as the
evil is starting to go
And my spirit is more relaxed as I
do not feel so low.
So if the Devil does come back I
will be ready for him
And when I finally eradicate him - I
will sing a joyous hymn.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
LOVE IS A GIFT
ReplyDeleteThe boundaries of wisdom
are forever shy,
It tells you quite rightly to
destroy the evil we all deny?
To condemn the violence
that man does make,
As the lord makes good -
the world he did create?
Just follow the signs of love
you find,
Never doubt to inspire just
visit the kind.
The kind of love that reaches
out,
And never again, will the
world live in doubt!
To go forth and love, and pray,
is all we say,
It is no sin at the start of the
day?
Just follow the spirit of the
voice you hear,
And the love of our God,
shall always be near.
Wisdom is, and always will
be,
First in line to our philosophy?
The land of the mighty - is a
mighty love,
The love is a gift - from the
one above!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
A GOLDEN OLDIE
ReplyDeleteEvery day I watch the
news
To check up on the
virus,
But now I fear
I rarely hear
Some words that would
inspire us.
Our country's now in
lockdown,
Including shops and
schools,
So every day
We must obey
The various regs and
rules.
Because I'm in my 80s
I've been told I mustn't
roam,
They say it's best
I take a rest
And stay inside my home.
But when I must go shopping
I feel safe in empty stores,
I simply must
Arrive there just
Before they close the
doors.
As for socialising
Which a lockdown always
ends
I use my phone
As I'm alone
To FaceTime all my friends.
I do feel for the people
Who are striving to
survive
It's tragic how
The lockdown now
Has totally changed their
lives.
I'm just a golden oldie,
Who prays it won't be
long,
Before the day
When we can say
The Covid threat has
gone.
The answer's in the
alleged' vaccine
As we have so much
to gain,
And the time will come
When everyone
Can live their lives
again.
BY
DARRYL ASHTON
THE DELIVERY OF YOUR PARCEL....
ReplyDeleteIS NOW SO VERY FARCICAL
We tried to deliver your
parcel, but I'm afraid
you were not in,
So our driver put it
somewhere safe, please
check inside your bin,
Or maybe try behind
your hedge or perhaps
your garden gate,
Or there is a possibility
it's at No 38.
Yes I know you live at
21, but he might have
left it there,
Well, partly for security
and partly he doesn't
care,
But if you check your
tracking, I'm sure that
it will show
Your parcel was delivered
a little while ago.
Well I can't say where
exactly, I wouldn't like
to guess,
Probably somewhere
fairly near...a mile or
even less.
But rest assured our
driver did everything
he could
To deliver your parcel
safely...in the general
neighbourhood.
So any further problems,
please feel free to call,
If it's damaged when it
turns up doesn't turn
up at all.
Remember though that
door-to-door does not
in any way ensure
That the door we leave
your parcel at is actually
your door!
BY
DARRYL ASHTON