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World Shock        

How many of you do what I do?

Rise each day cuppa T.V on for the news,

Today the horror and shock we did not choose,

Mother Nature in Japan has damaged and bruised,

Now I know we see only small snap shots,

But today pray with thanks for all your lots,

The devastation has got through to me,

When little children dead on my screen I see,

Today seeing this sight I find myself grieving,

Although in Japan no-one I am knowing,

Now some might think a fool I am being,

Others will feel and see what I am seeing,

Generations wiped out by this disaster,

So see what you have in front of you,

And love honour and look after,

Tomorrow they might not be,

 Around to share your laughter,

Today I ask you share your love,

Send around the world a loving dove,

With everyone that you might meet,

Family friend foe or on the street,

Today smile with love at all who you greet,

We each have problems in our daily lives,

That can cause us strife and pain,

Witness to this disaster makes you realise,

Exactly how small they really are again.

© May Thomson

2011

Our Prayers Go Out To You All x

Our Beautiful New Home

So happy I could cry,

Prefect in every way,

Could not do better,

No matter how hard I try,

Each morning with coffee in hand,

Watch the birds in the sky,

And the wild life of the land,

John is smiling and saying he loves me again,

The man I married years ago is filling,

Me with love instead of causing pain,

Can’t you hear and see,

Now I want to stay not flee,

The old house had become a strain,

Causing anxiety panic and pain,

Now a newlywed couple,

We are behaving like,

If he ever stops now I go on strike,

My knight in shining armour,

Has come back in all his glory,

This is a happy ending story,

Now to get him to qualify,

Once again I know on him,

Each day I can rely,

Now 4 days in I was in tears,

Joyous childhood memories,

Instead of all the fears,

Remembering that little girl,

How she learnt to spot,

The different birds of this land,

There are an awful lot,

To see a husband happy,

Instead of long faced and blue,

This is a love and happiness,

That is meaningful and true,

To last our whole lives through.

© May Thomson

2011

MY Solo Hero

I have loved you since I was a teen,

No one else have I seen,

Since your voice stole my heart,

You are the one and only Rod Stewart,

From Sailing to Maggie May,

Hearing you always makes my day,

3 times you have been wed,

Each time wish it was me instead,

But alas it was not meant to be,

Only once your eyes set upon me,

Hampden Stadium 1999,

Held your hand for 3 seconds was divine,

Hot Legs my highlander says,

Was written about me,

Part of the reason he,

Say he married to me,

The Rhythm of this heart,

Beats only for Rod Stewart,

You have the coolest voice,

You are my number 1 choice,

Now almost 37 years later,

I think there is no one greater,

Than you dearest Rod,

A rocker never a mod.

© May Thomson

2011

Volcanic Silence

What is missing from your daily life today?

No planes flying across each way,

In Iceland a volcano errupted,

Spewed its ash away up high,

Now the sky corrupted,

No white streak across a bright blue background,

No engine roar above there is no sound,

Because all the planes are on the ground,

Now for business and holiday makers both of them,

This is an inconvenience and a real pain,

To be able to hear Mother Nature at her best,

Long long may she reign,

The tweeter of birds and humming of the bees,

These things to an ear do so please,

So a day with no planes,

We can all stand again,

Holiday makers and travellers alike,

Sorry it cause you all so much dislike,

But for all of us down here,

It’s so great on the ear,

So on this day we all give a great big cheer.

© May Thomson

2010

Abbey Bridge Tollhouse

When in old Jedburgh town,

Make sure you have a good look around,

Visit the Abbey Bridge Toll House,

A lovely cottage feel and quite as a mouse,

A juice ice-cream or coffee for you,

Your host Ginni Gwen Shelia and all the crew,

Warmest of welcomes for granny,

The children including you too,

The gift shop is first for you to see,

The car you can even park for free,

From beautiful glass to baa-ing sheep,

Wire love signs for your home,

To purchase enjoy and keep,

Sandwich snack or a cuppa with a cake,

All freshly made for you to partake,

Roll sandwich or even lunch,

Plenty of choice for you and the entire bunch,

Don’t be afraid to ask about anything,

You see on display,

Ginni and the ladies will answer just to help,

Make you have a happy day,

Please stop a while as you come or leave,

Best of service you will always receive,

With a happy smile upon a face,

Sit back relax and enjoy the space,

The Abbey Bridge Tollhouse

Is the beginning or the end?

Easing the tensions of the long drive,

It surely does mend.

© May Thomson

2011

From Words Comes Poems

Some of my poems you read today,

A special friend gave the title to me,

See what you can make with that your way,

Bouncebackability and Disqualified are two,

Then when read to them it,

Makes them happy instead of blue,

To my special friend I say thank you,

Different ideas and themes,

Each one written not what,

Was expected it seems,

But I know it makes them smile,

When I sit and write for a while,

Making up poems and rhymes,

Good for the soul in bad and good times.

© May Thomson

2011

Peggy’s Collection

Do you like good quality knitwear?

Some good information I would like to share,

Peggy collection is real fine,

Vintage inspired is her line,

Hats, scarf’s, wraps, even dresses,

She knits all these while dealing with life’s stresses,

A talented knitter that’s for sure,

All delivered to your door,

So if you like vintage inspired design,

That hugs a body real fine,

Go to Peggy’s collections,

Take a look at all her creations,

Housewife, business lady, knitter and mother,

3 kiddies she has 1 girl and 2 boys,

Forever picking up their toys,

A skilful lady indeed,

Just email her for what you need,

From babies, ladies to gents wear,

All her prices are fair,

We met each other on twitter,

Lovely designs you can’t get better.

May Thomson

2011

DISQUALIFIED

HAVE YOU BEEN DISQUALIFIED?

DONT MEAN FROM DRIVING,

HAVE YOU DECIEVE AND LIED?

WHEN YOU SHUT DOWN THROUGH,

TRAUMA AND PAIN,

THEN FORGOT TO SWITCH BACK ON AGAIN,

HIDE HOW YOU REALLY FELT OR FEEL,

DO YOU LIVE DAY TO DAY FOR REAL?

ENJOYING ALL THAT YOU ARE,

SEE HOW YOU HAVE CAME SO FAR,

SO HAVE YOU DISQAULIFIED YOURSELF,

FROM DAILY LIFE,

ALL THE BEAUTY OF NATURE THAT IS CALM,

INSTEAD OF THE DAILY CHAOS AND STRIFE,

CAUGHT UP IN THE RAT RACE,

RUNNING EVERYWHERE TO AND FRO,

INSTEAD OF TAKING A GENTLE PACE,

SO YOU WILL BLOSSOM AND GLOW.

© May Thomson

2011

Burke and Hare 2010

Sick for almost 3 years,

Enough to reduce anyone to tears,

Then I got the call,

You would’ent happen to be free,

For 3 days next week at all,

Yes I am free,

How may I fulfil your plea?

A 3 day shoot we have for you,

2 days Stirling Castle 1 day Edinburgh too,

A market lady I would play,

All skanked up and no hair on display,

Layers and layers of skirts,

And a real corset that really hurts,

Real fun it has been,

Can’t wait to see it on the big screen,

The tale of Burke and Hare we do tell,

Across the world this story is known well,

1^{st days shoot was cold and sunshine,}

^{With thermals lots of layers,}

^{I was warm snug and fine,}

^{2nd day we had snow as well,}

^{When you see the movie,}

^{You won’t be able to tell,}

^{John Landis and his good lady wife,}

^{Has brought the joy back into my life,}

^{Meeting all of your team,}

^{Has been an absolute scream,}

^{Although too many to mention by name,}

^{My feelings for all of them are the same,}

^{Each one an absolute treasure,}

^{Working for you has been a great pleasure,}

^{The Saturday before I started work for you,}

^{A wardrobe fit I had to do,}

^{Find out what part I would play,}

^{And what was required of me each day,}

^{Each day my long hair I would plait,}

^{Too assist you’re team from the start,}

^{Your make-up team wanted to see,}

^{My hair without plaits and the real me,}

^{So on the Wednesday I did say,}

^{Going to let the wee devil in me come out to play,}

^{Whoever gets it right?}

^{Can take out my plaits tonight,}

^{Which one will get my bum upon their seat?}

^{To get my hair so to un-pleat,}

^{To see each one of their faces,}

^{Filled me with such joy,}

^{You would have thought,}

^{Each one of them had been given a new toy,}

^{The surprise I did get,}

^{Working with Keiron again on your set,}

^{Although there I do have one regret,}

^{A photograph of him I manage to do,}

^{But together I did forget,}

^{And did not want to upset your crew,}

^{So Dear John the next time my services you require,}

^{I have got just one desire,}

^{A posher part I would really like then,}

^{Instead of a dirty skanky old hen,}

^{So my long hair can be on show,}

^{No bonnets hats or pins,}

^{So down the back it can flow,}

^{An actress I have always wanted to be,}

^{Your movie sets these desires in me free,}

^{Thank you again from the heart,}

^{For asking me to have a part,}

^{In your film with such a gruesome story,}

^{Wish your movie has success and glory.}

^{© May Thomson}

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My Premiere of Burke and Hare

No red carpet or media interview,

Into the Landrover and pick up my crew,

To the cinema we will go,

To my friends I am the Star of this show,

Get our tickets then sit and chill,

Announcement made said,

Burke and Hare sold out,

Oh that gave me such a thrill,

A wave of great excitement engulfed me,

My friends smiled with pride and glee,

Can’t wait to see myself on a movie screen,

Up till now the DVD is the way it has been,

Almost let out a scream,

When for the 1^st time I did see,

Myself upon the big screen,

In that moment I felt like a Queen,

The movie made us jump and laugh,

This is definitely my life’s path,

One of my life’s ambitions fulfilled,

My friends were proud and thrilled,

A cold windy wet evening,

In the cinema in Edinburgh’s fair city,

Three lovely ladies looked so pretty,

With a real chill in the air,

This was my 1^st movie Premiere.

© May Thomson

2010

Stone of Destiny

Stone of Destiny was my first casting,

A new career in acting,

A dream came true,

This is what I have always wanted to do,

For universal extra’s I did this shoot,

It was so much fun and such a hoot,

Again and again I will do this job,

Work that makes me laugh and smile instead of sob,

An Old gypsy women I would play,

On location out in the country,

A Hollywood gypsy in my mind’s eye I did see,

On the day of the shoot that resembled nothing like me,

All dressed up in character looked in the mirror and what did I see?

My dear departed grandmother looking back at me,

Looking in that mirror was a shock,

Looked exactly like her except for the frock,

Off to base we would be taken too,

Get checked over and ready for the crew,

On location the filming began,

Seeing pulling horses and the gypsies caravan,

The director, the stars, crew and the make-up artist too,

Cannot do enough to make this a fun experience for you,

So to one and all involved in this movie,

Would just like to say I thought you were all groovy,

Homeward bound with great excitement for it to be released,

When I got to see it I was so pleased,

A real historical character I would play,

Acting in this movie gave to me,

A greater interest in Scottish history.

© May Thomson

2009

Who Is Evil???

They say I am evil pure evil,

This is such a hurtful pill,

They say I did not love our mum,

It is all so un-true,

I really did love her to,

12 years down the line from when she died,

They don’t seem to see the other side,

All humans make mistakes and have flaws,

Why do they keep attacking me with cat’s claws?

No sighting or contact with me in all that time,

The way I am treated by them you would think,

It was me, who committed a serious crime,

Not taking this crap on board this time,

They say they know this and that about me,

Why can’t they leave it alone for us all to be free?

From all the anger pain and strife,

That has been inflicted on us in this life,

The venom anger and pain aimed my way,

Makes me so sad for them today,

Oh how I would love to teach them,

There is recovery in love and healing,

Now I see how bad they are feeling,

I now rejoice life with beauty and light,

No longer filled with anger fear or fright,

Rain wind hail snow or sun,

My life bright and full of fun,

Loving caring people surround me,

With help and support I stay free,

From all the rage and the pain,

Don’t think we will ever be,

A true loving family ever again,

May Thomson

2011