Your shoes and spikey heels
I am a romantic comedy author from Scotland, who also writes verses and captions for greetings card companies.
My first traditionally published novel, A Room at the Manor, was released last year in Australia & New Zealand, and this year in Germany and the UK.
My next novel, The McKerron Castle, is out in audio book on 1 November.
When I’m not writing, I’m trying to wade through my growing To Be Read pile of books – and I am a stationery obsessive!
My Role Model
Powder brushes,
Glinting bottle,
Of her favourite scent,
The ghost of all her wisest words,
–
And what they truly meant.
“Chase your dreams, no matter what,”
She would often say,
With her white and dazzling smile,
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And eyes of pearly grey.
Her amber, scratched sunglasses,
The swinging coats she wore,
As though they’re waiting for her,
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Inside my wardrobe door.
Albums of dear photos,
Your shoes and spikey heels,
Those who suffer such a loss,
–
Know just how all this feels.
My gazing admiration,
Snuggled by your side,
Even as a little girl,
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You filled my heart with pride.
The day you left,
Was like the final setting of the sun,
But nothing can erase the love I have for you,
……My Mum.
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The End.
Julie Shackman, Milngavie
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