Herald - Issue 422

21st April 2022 • The HERALD • Page 77 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 12TH MAY v Poets Corner PART TIME SCHOOL RUN DRIVERS REQUIRED We are currently looking for new drivers to fill rewarding, part time roles in our busy, family run business. We specialise in transporting disabled and vulnerable children and young adults with a range of special needs to school’s across Hampshire. All applicants must be physically fit, 100% reliable and punctual with a pleasant attitude towards others. A New Forest District Council Private Hire License would be an advantage, however, we can help you obtain this. In return we offer good rates of pay and a reliable and well maintained company vehicle. Our working days are Monday-Friday and approximately 17-20 hours per week during term times. These positions may suit retired or semi-retired persons but all applicants are welcome. To enquire in the first instance, please email: schooltransportsouthampton@gmail.com HERALD RECRUITMENT SHELTERING FROM THE WAR by Vic Lee When we heard the siren a spine chilling sound we hurried to our shelter buried deep within the ground With little or no comfort sleeping on a concrete floor we huddled close together and prayed That as a family we would all survive the war Our only fresh water is what runs down the walls and we have no form of heat our food supplies ran out long ago so theres nothing left to eat Our apartment block was bombed when we were all sound asleep no more is it our home it’s just another pile of rubble piled in a heap Our children are being killed while our men have gone to war in the belief that our freedom is worth defending and even worth dying for Come On Now by Margaret Bell Mothers Nature by Marlene Parmenter How can I compare your love? Perhaps as to a summers day, e breeze against my face Blowing my troubles all away. e ancient old oak tree Deep rooted and so strong, A thrush upon the bough, Rejoicing with its song. e bravest little snowdrop. Boldly bursting into spring Relying on the warmth e midday sun will bring. Or the gentle silent snow ake ❄ at melts into your skin, Disappearing without a trace Creating a precious glow within. It is as sweet as pure honey. Freshly taken from the bee, More intense than the brightest star ⭐ Lasting for eternity. Mother Nature has given all To love and protect her earth, And as for your maternal love Words cannot express its worth. Come on now you have to get up, It’s no use you laying there in a huff! Your clothes are ready, you just need to shower… You have to be up and out in the hour! I know it’s hard but you have to go… It’s no use you slacking or going slow! You need to have breakfast you can’t go without, And a nice cup of tea or strong coffee no doubt! If you don’t like it there then have a change, But you not being there would be so strange, Just give it some thought and really think hard, The way you are behaving, you’ll get the red card!! I’ll give you a lift after you’ve had something to eat, I know you are stressed you are tapping your feet, Take a deep breath and think nice things, Just think of the children and the smiles they can bring! Now we’ve arrived and you have plenty of time… The way you are feeling, well it isn’t a crime, But try to smile and maybe move a bit faster, I know school is a bore but you are the Headmaster!! Little things Mean so much A look a smile a cuddle Or that special gentle touch Little things to pick you up When you’re down and so upset With remorse perhaps regret And you’re feeling so alone On your own Little things To pick you up Little things that matter Things that change your luck Like a coffee or a tea With good friends For company Things that mean so much To so many So many little things Happen every day Some we see some we don’t As we go along our way Recognise the little things See the joy a rainbow brings Or a bumblebee With beating wings Little things each day Little things Like a shooting star Or the smile That says I love you In an overcrowded bar Little things Like a baby’s cry Or the first snowdrops of spring Beneath the bluest of blue skies Simple little things Can mean so very much A lovely look a cuddle Or a special gentle touch Little things Can happen every day Take each opportunity Never let them slip away Any day! Little Things by David K Wilson We went to the forest for a picnic at a designated site but what we found when we got there oh my goodness it did give us a fright. It wasn’t the rubbish le on the table it was what we found underneath, for someone from a previous picnic had forgotten their false teeth. now in the past I’ve seen false teeth in a glass I’ve even seen them soaking in a cup, but seeing them in the middle of the table, sort of smiling, well I nearly threw up! Well we couldn’t enjoy our picnic with those teeth sat looking at us, even though the kids thought it was funny and couldn’t understand the fuss. Well we reported the nd to the Forest Ranger who said something like “good grief! “We have had some strange things left in the forest but that’s the first set of false teeth.” Normally we nd burnt out motor cars or rubbish dumped by y tippers all of which spoils the woodlands for the tourist and day trippers. so remember when you come to the forest would you please be so kind, take all your rubbish home and only leave your footprints behind. The Picnic in the Forest by Vic Lee