The last of Autumn soldiers fall As misty weather makes a call Rich red yellow green and gold Soon winter arrives to unfold It’s own beauty and us surround As the earth bedazzled ‘n crowned With a winter wonderland, pure Offering plenty of it’s own allure Outings on sleds, snowmen make As we […]
Author: Covert Novelist
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (With or Without You – U2)
He sees her pain and sits Nearby never calls it quits As if she’s turned to stone Healing she must do alone He takes her hand in his A gentle reminder, it is Beside her every step of the way His love runs deep, he’ll always stay Though painful watching her suffer For […]
November Notes- Sarah and Dipendra (Life and Death) Paul Cardall
Building our life, the song plays Filling us with a mix of melodies Some highs some lows, it flows With time in between for repose Highlights bright and full of cheer Light notes that lift us up, a frontier Fresh and new, bold with bright hue Shining glowing sometimes accrue Moments to […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (The Girl from Ipanema)
I don’t know about you, but I have a list of movies regarding unrequited love that I truly enjoyed. Cyrano de Bergerac and Casablanca top the list for me, however, honourable mention goes to Edward Scissorhands, The English Patient, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Doctor Zhivago. Perhaps there are others you’ve seen and can add […]
Change – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
One constant you can expect Is change, inevitable, redirect The course of your day, ‘n life Sometimes adding some strife Still it is to be expected Never feel dejected Embrace the difference If you can, with interest Perhaps new experiences offered From which you will prosper Learning something different To enhance existence, significant […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (Nature of Daylight – Max Richter)
When I hear this music, I picture daylight moving serenely as shadows gently disappear. You move with subtlety Your tender delicacy Erasing shadows gently Cloaking us in a medley Of warmth and bright glow Even when covered in snow The world glistens with promise Vistas and hues that astonish Your arrival just over […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin)
She lived without fears No room for many tears Her journey would bring Happiness sweet as spring Destiny was clear and bright Hopeful every day and night Loving you was meant to be Lasting I hope an eternity Together we march on ahead Never fearing feeling dread Once there was me and you […]
Ensorcell – Sheryl’s Daily Word Prompt
She was like a drug in his veins He thought of her and flames Of lust love affection and more Shot through him to his core He’d been fascinated at first Hypnotized enthralled, a cloudburst Of emotions nameless at best Had confounded yet filled with zest Having loved her from afar Feelings […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (This is Us Colliding – Talos)
Sometimes we clash with the one, we love, in a flash The words spoken take back undo, heartbroken For we collided words spewed unguided If only I could undo the misunderstood Meaning, that was the reason and the cause That did separate us, and truly demonstrate The depth of affection and forever love That resides […]
Percentage – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
Once upon a time a percentage of your heart Was all that was required but the flames of lust have expired Stages of love demand we outgrow that which is bland Moving on until we with whole hearted and honest plea Find someone who can give and willingly pursue The depths of heartfelt care without […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (Diamonds and Rust – Joan Baez)
What do you do when a long lost lover calls you One you dearly loved in the long long ago, well thought of You parted ways then for reasons hazy now, and yet again Memories of what was still linger in your mind and cause Moments of simple joy yet you were young […]
November Notes- Sarah and Dipendra (Amber Run – Wastelands)
How gracious and loving To grace others with caring Even though we are done I beg you, live, have fun For you I wish much happiness May heartfelt tenderness Be yours now and always https://thesarahdoughty.wordpress.com/
Quit – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
It’s worth the fight, please don’t quit Don’t give up, give in, you can make it The job that you want just out of reach Visualize giving your acceptance speech The lover and friend always dreamed of The one so right for you, to fall in love With, who enjoys walking side […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (John Mayall, Sensitive Kind)
That woman was special Hiding all her exceptional Virtues, behind a facade Forever feeling so flawed The right kind of man could Reach down inside ‘n would Be rewarded with a well of love And always be assured of Receiving far more than expected Her inner beauty now reflected No longer hidden and […]
Dependant – Sheryl’s Daily Word Prompt
Animals dependent on others Use them to remain under cover To flourish survive and thrive It’s how they live, stay alive Interconnected one and all On this planet that is small One day I hope we all find That assisting our own kind Benefits us all, and we flourish Let us […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (Emmit Fenn – Blinded)
Mesmerized surrounded by thoughts of you Your laughter, your off key singing part of you You dance with freedom and such delight You give me warm hugs with all your might You listen intently to all that I have to say Nodding your head even at the risque Your quick witted remarks […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (No Rain)
Some dance to a very different drummer Never understood, always the new-comer Searching for someone that is the same With whom to enjoy life’s precious game Having a friend confidant and companion With whom they can share their passion About dance music love and sense of humour Enjoying a life that […]
Unique – Sarah’s Daily Word Prompt
Please take time out to listen to what Simon Sinek has to say about what’s happening with Millenials and how they got to the place they are at. He is so right on target! Not only about the why but the consequences. Our unique delightful wonderful fabulous young people need this, need to understand why, […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (Catch The Wind by High Highs)
There’s nothing to say You left, you’ve gone away Nothing actually said Body language read You left, without words No clashing of swords No longer invested in us You vanished without a fuss I felt your loss long ago And a love song on the radio Mirrors this bittersweet Moment, sadness […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra (Nights in White Satin)
Nights In White Satin (Single Version) by The Moody Blues From ages gone by it seems People have dreamed dreams Some of them became reality Thus making them carefree Others strive a lifetime to become The person that special someone They feel comfortable with, ‘n whole This is their ultimate unending goal Your […]
Tragedy and Loss
My open letter to all suffering issues problems concerns and worries that are currently unknown to anyone but themselves and or their family: I’m no expert on this subject but I need to say this. Perhaps more qualified individuals will read this and I hope add their two cents. I’ve met and assisted several young […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dipendra
In the vastness of our universe We are but a speck, interspersed In a galaxy so huge and diverse Stars and orbs and planets aplenty Infinitesimally small yet so uniquely Brilliant observant and inquisitively Searching for answer to what is What might be and constantly quiz As the universe continues to whiz […]
November Notes – Sarah and Dependra “Heart of Gold”
Upon much reflection I don’t want perfection Simply someone who Is both honest ‘n true To share heart and soul With whom I can extol The joys of life itself Not having to prove myself Someone sincere yet great fun To cuddle with when day is done Dancing to a different drummer Bringing […]
Supernova – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
Supernova extravaganza So truly beyond spectacular Creating massive diversity Changing much universally Carry dust particles beyond Creating new star formation, paragon Of beauty and newness in the galaxy So incredible and full of majesty We can be that supernova too Sharing our gifts, knowledge also Spreading positivity and growth Let that be our […]