Victoria's Poems

Abbie, Abbie, Abbie,

The time has now come

For me to write you a poem

And thank you for all you’ve done.

13 months is all it is

The difference between our age

Sometimes it seems like more

But you’ve been there at every stage.

You have always been my sister

And sisters you cannot pick

Friends on the other hand you can

But you’re my best and with that I’ll stick.

You have always been there throughout

All those silly fights with friends

Problems with boys and stuff too

You were always setting the trends.

The last 19 years have been great

But now I appreciate you more so

Knowing what it’s like to be away

I know we will never let go.

I can’t really put into words

How very much you’ve helped me

Learning to live alone

Nothing comes for free.

Abbie, we share a bond

I know we always have

And now it’s growing stronger still

Learning through good and bad.

What I’m trying to say is

You’re my very bestest friend

A mother and sister too you are

And I love time together we spend.

I really want to say I love you

And thankyou for all you’ve done

I hope your dreams in the future come true

So we can continue to have great fun.

G-d bless my sister and best friend.

Laughing on the ‘phone

Crying on her shoulder

Having fun as kids

Together you’re growing older.

A friend is a special person

Lots of them you may have,

But there’s normally a special one,

Always there through good and bad.

Through stress, bereavement and illness

Always there by your side

Then ready and wanting to celebrate

In all the more happier times.

You argue ‘bout boys over years

Then also those teenage fights

But that’s what your friendship’s based on

Spending hours on the ‘phone at night.

You know she’ll be there forever

Through uni, marriage and divorce,

It’s much stronger than a friendship

It’s like a bond growing more and more.

The hospitality you gave us

You welcomed us into your hotel.

We took Anat’s room for two weeks

She swims ever so well.

The food was fab,

The choc pudding even better,

You looked after us so well,

Even when we were under the weather.

Ben went to the army

But kept coming back

You thought it was ‘cause he was missing you

Really it was ‘cause of his bad back.

You all thought I was dizzy

You thought I was on “cocan”

But now you see you were all so wrong

It’s ‘cause I fell for every man!

Seriously we had a great time

Lying by your pool.

We hope our riparian entertainment

Managed to keep you cool.

Thank you so much for letting us stay

We hope we weren’t too much in the way.

We hope you will let us come again

And maybe we will see more of Ben!

A friend is forever

Two people together

So don't let that friend go

Or you will feel so low.

A shoulder to cry on

A voice that you’II laugh at

And when you've done well,

Your back they will pat.

When you need help

Just give them a call

And they will pop round

What else are friends for?

Friendship is a special thing

Not just a friend on the phone.

A friend is someone

Who will not mind a groan.

If you are sad

The friend will be too

Because a friend is normally

Quite like you.

So a friend is forever

Two people together

Don't Jet that friend go

Or you will feel so low.

As friends we are the best,

Four years ago it all began.

Six of us to start off with

Now it’s just Torti and Dan!

We’ve grown so close together,

Since people have left for uni,

We have so much fun together,

Both of us being loony.

Nearly everywhere we go,

We go together for support,

Shopping trips especially,

When you might go in the wrong store!

We do such crazy things

It’s hard to see who’s more mad,

You drop your keys down the drain,

And I’m just so dizzy .. it’s sad.

It’s good being a different gender

We see things with a different view,

We’re able to give advice on love

If we don’t like it we say “Poo You”!

You are so at home in my house,

You just waltz into my room.

Two minutes later you’re downstairs

In the cupboard looking for food.

Seriously, however you’re great

I know I can ring you whenever

If I’m hyper and need to have fun

Or on the contrary, at the end of my tether.

However far apart we are,

We know we’re close together

We share a special bracelet

And I hope we’ll stay friends forever!

June 2002

You’ve waited for seven years

Turned him down when you had your chance

You’ve had so many opportunities

Every time you have been for a dance.

Tonight is perfect for all

No girlfriends in the way,

You flirt like never before

It’s the price you have to pay.

You have now just given up

Although secretly you still hope,

You seriously think it won’t happen

And he’s taking you as a joke.

That’s why you’re so surprised

When he grabs your hand to dance.

You are now close, body to body

With this eye contact, it’s your chance.

You both tilt your heads and move in,

Then your lips finally meet,

It’s the moment you’ve both waited for

You suddenly feel very weak.

A roar of cheering breaks out

From all your friends around,

You cannot believe your luck

Your love in your best friend’s been found.

To enjoy the Florida sun.

A few days later a plane from Glasgow

Brought another one.

The next night the villa was full -

Three more came that day.

It was really very funny,

Is anyone else coming to stay?

Eight of us in the house

Was an incredible family feeling.

It was so nice being together,

The street must have heard our screaming.

Your villa was so pretty,

Your generosity is incredible.

It’s been the holiday of a lifetime

And to the Yeowarts we’re so grateful.

By your private pool

I enjoyed a good book and swam,

I even wore a bikini

To get an all-over tan.

Disneyworld was fantastic,

The surroundings are really great.

I even went to Bonanza Golf,

But the temp. was 98.

Spending all day in the pool,

Then came the thunderstorm,

But we still bathed under your shelter –

Why not, it’s still very warm?

The ten days in the villa

Really were just fab,

The best part of our holiday

We could all just go mad.

We’ve really had a super time,

The time here has been great,

We’d like to thank you one and all

From all of us, all eight!

Fifty-five you are today,Where has the time gone?It makes me so proud to look at you,And know that’s where I came from.What you won’t do for me,There really isn’t much,You help me in life through and through, And my heart you really touch.You have been in my life until now,From the day that I popped out,It’s not been easy at times,Occasionally we scream and shout.But mum I don’t know what to say,You really are the best,I really do tell you everything,Even if it’s three a.m. and I disturb your rest!I’d be lost without you as my mum,To guide me and show me the way,Although directing me some places,Really does make your hair go grey.I miss our nightime cuddles and chats,Although I do phone you five times a day, But now I proved you wrong, And I really can cope living away.But I hope you know why this is,It’s because I have parents like you,Who have helped me through a tough 19 years, And each word of this is true.I love you so, so much,You’re my huge great shining star,I hope I will make you very proud one day, And one day I promise to wash my car!Written by Victoria 24.9.2002

Not knowing where you are.All you can see is pain,For more, than what is far. Not knowing what to do,Or who it's right to turn to,You ask the question often,Knowing it will hurt you. The question is so hard,No-one could begin to explain.The question is "Why me?"Why do I suffer this pain. I suffered as a child,I thought that was enough.Obviously I was wrong,G-d wanted to test I was tough. The tests grew harder and harder,Until I could bear it no more.I would just break down in tears,And sit alone on the floor. I think I'm still being tested,Things still seem so bad.I just have to accept what's happened,And deal with what I have.Victoria Lynn - 17th January,2001

We danced all night togetherAnd how my knees went weakBut once the song had finishedI felt I could hardly speak.And when the dance was overI felt so all aloneYou’d walked into the distanceOh how I’d wish you’d phone. You were the love of my lifeI’ve loved you for yearsThe man of my dreamsWill it all end in tears? Before you left the partyYou walked right up to meYou asked me my addressAnd said you’d contact me.You went into your pocketAnd brought out a bookYou wrote in it my numberI couldn’t believe my luck. You were the love of my lifeI’ve loved you for yearsThe man of my dreamsWill it all end in tears? Now some weeks have passedI’ve been waiting by the ‘phoneI’ve heard from different peopleThat you’re still on your own.The light at the end of the tunnelWill shine when we’re togetherI hop that will be soonAnd our love will last forever. You were the love of my lifeI’ve loved you for yearsThe man of my dreamsWill it all end in tears?

Known each other for years

Friends since you were kids

Water fights in the fields

Stuffing your faces like pigs.

Growing up together

Like brother and sister you were,

With a friendship like yours

Anything could occur.

Now the times have changed

Ten years down the line,

Still so close as friends

Everything’s going just fine.

Doing everything together

As young adults you change

Your feelings have grown stronger

Now you have no one to blame.

Realising your feelings,

Your love for him is true,

Thinking of him day and night,

Just don’t know what to do.

What’s meant to be will be,

You both know how you feel,

This hasn’t changed your friendship,

At least that’s solid and real.

Professor Howard is his nameA very special person is he,A gifted man in many waysA saviour, in the case of me. As a newborn baby my life was threatenedSo then I was transferred to hospitalT’was the Kings College in LondonI was put in their care for a while. At the age of seven weeksI was given a life-saving opIt was performed by this special manTelling Mum and Dad not to give up. He carried out another opThank G-d both going down wellFrom then on I was kept inFor five to six months, till they could tell. Was I going to pull through?The fight was long and toughBut worse for my parents I’m sureNot knowing if my strength was enough. Eighteen years on thank G-dI’m well and living happilyIt’s all been thanks to Prof. HowardHe put life back into me. My thanks to him is eternalAnd words could not expressWhat he’s done for hundreds of peopleAlthough for me I think he did best.

Her name is Roberta

She’s a very funny friend

So hyperactive

She’ll drive you round the bend.

That’s why I love her

I can go to her whenever

If I’m really stressed out

Or a bit under the weather.

Always there to hold my hand

And help me through my fight

I hope I can do the same for her

I’m there for her day and night.

Remember the strength and courage

You gave me when times were tough

Put it into action yourself

And that will be enough.

You’ll come out at the end of this

Glad it’s in the past

You can do this with my help

And will all be over fast.

Nicola is her name

One of my very best friends

As nutty as a fruitcake she is

But we love her setting trends.

This poem is just for you

To show you how much I care

You’re always there to help me

And even give up your chair!

When I’m feeling down

I’ll always know where to come

To have the smile put back on my face

Then I’ll be ready to have some fun.

You’ve been there through thick and thin,

I can’t thank you enough.

I hope I can return the favour

If ever your times get tough.

We’ve been close for seven years

It’s scary to think where it’s gone

But now I’m glad we’re so close

And WOW, Uni’s going to be fun!

Where shall we vacation this year

How about the Bizer Inn?

It’s just so beautiful there and

If it’s hot you can have a swim.

So that’s just what we did

Three to start off with, then seven

We all invaded our relations

Spending time with them was like heaven.

George came out to visit too

Was so great so see them all.

Being much older than previously

They said “Wow, haven’t you gone tall”.

Seriously Wayne and Sue

Your hospitality is great

All of us coming to stay at once

Although Wayne did get in a state.

Was so funny seeing you

Trying to get us all out

Would take us so long to get ready

It made you want to shout.

Our time here was amazing

Seeing you all was great

We made it very noisy I’m sure

Wayne, I hope we didn’t keep you up too late.

Finally rounding off this poem,

We just want you to all know,

How very much we love you

And we hope you enjoyed our show.

Sorry, sorry, sorry –

Do you remember those few words

‘Twas the beginning of our friendship

Which I hope goes on for years.

Stopping to give me a “kuggle”

No one could understand

Why we stopped in the road

Mother and child watching hand in hand.

You’re so hyperactive

It’s a strain to keep you calm

You change your hair colour every week

It really brings out your charm.

You always say you’ll be good

And stay in to do some work

But you really HAVE to go out

So you can have a drink and flirt.

You’re far to easily persuaded,

You say “I’ll be there at 9”

Then you arrive two hours later

Have you ever been good with time?

What I love about you most

Is that you don’t care about the time

I can ring you at any hour

If I woke you you’d say “It’s fine”.

You’re always ready to listen

However important or boring

You’ll let me go on for hours on end

Then I’ll hear down the phone you’re snoring.

It’s only a joke, you’re the best

A true friend you really are

I adore you for everything you’ve done

You’re just such a sweet little star.

I am one of threeAlso the youngestI happen to be. My two eldersAre so very specialFor what they’ve put up withThey deserve a medal. They’re the two closest peopleIn my lifeApart from my dadAnd of course his wife!!! We have grown up togetherAlways been there for each other. Although we are growing upGoing in different directionsOne thing I know is There’ll never be any rejections.My eldest Kerry is marriedWith her first child.Abbie, my other, is off to uniI’m sure she’s going to be wild. I know in distanceWe will be miles apartBut we all know we’ll staySo close in our hearts.

Starting a new high school

You think those times were tough

Going on to GCSE

Then you think you’ve had enough.

You want to continue the study

Knowing it’s going to be hard.

The nearer it is to those exams

The more you wish you were in the yard.

Playing in the yard with the kids

Those were the easy days.

Now it’s on to A-levels

Soon we’ll be going separate ways.

Starting lives at uni,

You can hardly bear to think.

How fast the time has gone

Since you were bundled up in pink!

Telling someone your feelings

Is a hard thing to do.

You’ll never know their reaction

Or what they’ll think of you.

Feelings are out of your control

And often get you stressed,

You hope your partner can understand

And not put them to the test.

You’re frightened of losing that person,

As you feel for them so strong.

You hope you’ll stay together

And pray it will last long.

Been out to buy your frock

For the long awaited ball

Debating whether to buy a jacket

Or to stick with your shawl.

Tonight is the night

Preparations starting early

You want to find love

Well, you are nearly 30.

With just 2 hours to go

You start getting changed

Being so careful with your dress

These things can really be a pain.

Now time for the make up

Wanting to look just great

You pile on the products

Hoping you won’t be late.

Hair is all sorted

Up on top of your head

You’re determined to have a good time

But really hope to find love instead.

The party begins with your mates round

Then getting the taxi to the ball

Your friend’s starting to annoy you

Saying her dress is far too small.

The meal was lovely

Now it’s time to have fun

You hop onto the dance floor

And start wiggling your bum.

Dancing away to the music

You feel a hand on your shoulder

It was a face you recognised

But was now looking much older.

An old friend from college

You hadn’t seen for years

You were so happy to see him

You both burst into tears.

A wonderful night was had by all

And now it was the end

You may not have found love

But you reunited with a special friend.

When I first met you

I knew there was something there.

The night-time breeze

The freshness of the air.

I saw you from a distance

In a crowd of people you knew,

I could see you having such fun

Oh how I wanted to be there too.

You never saw me staring,

But when you turned round your eyes just shone

I had never felt this way before

Then I realised what I had done.

I had fallen in love

With a boy I’d heard about

From people saying very nice things

For myself – I wanted to find out.

I finally spoke to you

We got quite friendly on the phone,

Although you didn’t really know me

You would always listen to me moan.

I found your heart so warm and caring.

I want to stay with you forever.

I would like to be more than just friends

I’d like something to bring us together.

When you first arrived at K.D. High,

I was much younger and really quite shy,

I wasn’t sure if I liked you at all,

But when I came to your class,

I sure had a ball.

You were kind, you were sweet

You were caring to me,

You were much more approachable

Than any teacher could be.

We all looked up to you,

From first form to the sixth,

You went down well with all the school

Bur with me you really clicked.

At first you were my teacher,

Then mentor you became.

You changed my views on many things,

I’ve never thought the same.

My life has not been easy,

I’ve sometimes been quite ill,

The past few months have been a fight

When things have gone downhill.

You cheered me up and made me smile,

You took me under your wing.

You listened to my problems

You even took time to ring.

Between my hospital stays

You called around to visit,

You overwhelmed me with your care,

I’m really going to miss it.

At Carmel Mrs. H. was kind

When I changed my medication,

I really was quite overcome

By your family’s consideration.

Finally I want to say

How very much I’ll miss you

A GREAT BIG THANKS for all you’ve done

L’hitra-ot – G-d bless you.

Victoria Lynn July 2000.