26th January 2023 • The HERALD • Page 77 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 16TH FEBRUARY v HERALD RECRUI TMENT 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 Poets Corner Television Over Christmas by Vic Lee Did you enjoy the television over Christmas, Did it leave you crying out for more Or were you like me, le screaming, Oh no!! I’ve seen all this before. I watched repeat, a er repeat Or another chance to view. All of which le me With the feeling of déjà vu. So l’m going to request a refund Of my licence fee. As I’ve seen the programmes so many times As l’m a pensioner they should now all be free. Fed up watching TV I thought l’d have my dinner, A salad as a treat. en I just couldn’t believe it e bloody cucumber started to repeat. Switching o the television I retired to my bed Only to have this recurring dream Going around in my throbbing head. SAFE RETURN by George Jenkins It was nearly Christmas and snow was falling fast. To get home safely was the main thing and not to drive too fast. It was dark and cold on the road outside the car but warm and cosy here inside. e forest showed up dark and sinister with no lights to show the way. Horses and deer still roamed their way with eyes shining bright to help nd their way Ah, here we are, the cat waiting at the window for his owners safe return. LOVERS UNITED by David K Wilson He had patiently waited For half of a lifetime For a signal to tell him What he already knew They’d met in the playground Journeyed together Magical moments Memories revued Their friendship was easy Complete understanding Planning together The things they would do Helping each other Through good times and bad times Caring and sharing As best friends should do He wrote to her weekly She was always his sweetheart Today he would ask her If she loved him too Often he’d visit On leave for a weekend Travelling home To a world they both knew Just once he saw her Out with another Hands holding hands Tore a hole in his heart Their friendship continued Now sweethearts divided Smiles and a greeting Hearts far apart Then one day a letter A please reply invite To the church by the old school At the joining of two She looked fantastic Dressed in white satin Holding red roses Her dreams coming true There was nothing to tell him Her emotions had moved on There was no indication Or none that he knew But her partner looked beautiful Blonde hair filled with sunshine Lovers united How little he knew! A time to think, a time to change! No time to waste or to haste! I’ll do something new, I’ll broaden my views! Go new places and meet new faces! And, it’s only the rst day.... THE FIRST DAY OF THE YEAR by Jennifer Jones BE PREPARED! by Dorothy Lockyer I’ve never been a Boy Scout or even a Girl Guide Taken each day in my own inimitable stride. As I listen to the radio or watch the TV I feel I should be prepared for something yet to be. I wasn’t sure where to start along this unknown road It seems as if “normal” life is ready to implode. So, as I browsed the superstore, what jumped out at me Was a box of candles, just right for me to see! Now when the electric fails, I won’t be in the dark Then on the wall, I’ll proudly stick “she was prepared” plaque! PURRFECT by Jim Dolbear She’s the one that rules the house, ough she’s never caught a mouse. Spends her day on the settee, Gets up when it’s time for tea. Sometimes she will stretch and stir, Wash her face and clean her fur. en goes to sleep paw on ear, So the radio she can’t hear. Her master goes and buys her sh, To put in her favourite dish. Around his legs she will purr, Until it’s put down for her. When she goes out on the tiles, She’s welcomed in with just smiles. Helps to dig next doors patch, en the fence post she will scratch. Doted over like a child, Sometimes placid, sometimes wild, What can the attraction be, Sandie is so sweet you see. Don’t Dance with the Devil by Marlene Parmenter Don’t dance with the Devil If you wanna be good, But if you wanna be bad en maybe you should. Start with a Jig He’ll be watching you, Rubbing his hands together, “I’ve got someone new” And if you enjoy it, It makes you come alive. You can always progress To a full on Jive. Once he has your interest He’ll let you Rock n Roll. en before you know it You have sold your sole. ere’s no turning back When you’ve got this far. You are now his disciple Progressed to a lively Cha Cha. You will never know a Heaven, It will be hot where you dwell. Once he has your soul You will forever burn in Hell. So don’t dance with the Devil If you wanna be good. But if you wanna be bad en maybe you should. Send in your poems by post: 2 High Street, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AH or by email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk
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