Annabell Poems

Making New Starts

There’s nothing better than a warm winter fire 
Burning in the hearth at home,
With a cup of coffee and a book to read 
Stirring one’s mind to roam.

To a realm of virtual reality 
Where ideas take to flight,
Between a few pages lost in the ages 
While reading by firelight.  

It may be a new novel of love and romance,
Mired in political intrigue,
Or maybe a mystery, history or poetry 
Like the tale of “Annabell Lee.”

Perhaps science, astronomy or psychology 
Will suit some other tastes,
For the curious mind those kinds will find 
Satisfaction made, in haste. 

There are no limits to winter’s charm
When it comes to warming hearts,
With an open mind and a moment in time 
We all can make new starts.  

© Terrell Martin, 01/09/2025

Annabell

This is know departure
But a posture
Distance journeys on without me
Aloof I stand to watch
The railing speed of time
My Heart, tells it all
All grown now
Though gone for just a while
Here, just a departing distance apart
'Move on!' 'Move on!'
For me to cross
Cross to my heart
My daughter
She stands in waiting
Yes, those are Her feet
I just got off the pacing train
Annabell I see, to dearly hug

©Kofi Asokwa-Nkansah

Down in a garden where fairies dwell , lived a fairy named Annabell.
But Annabell wasn't like the rest , keeping in mind , she always did her best.
But try as she may , try as she might , Annabell never ever took flight.
She would sit under a bluebell and flutter her wings.
Always in wonder what each day would bring.
Will I truely be able to fly?
How will I know , if I don't try?
As Annabell made her way to the top , hoping she wouldn't come down with a 
flop.
She fluttered her wings , and took a step out.
Hoping no other fairies were about.
As she fluttered her wings , and took to air.
It wasn't long , and she wasn't there.
All the other fairies laughed until  they cried.
Who ever heard of a fairy that couldn't fly.
This made Annabell feel left out , as she watched other fairies fly and dash about.
Why can't I fly ? She would say to herself.
None of them knew how she really felt.
And them one day , just out of the blue.
She fluttered her wings  and Annabell flew.
Flying and dashing all about , Annabell finally worked it out.
To never give up , and to always try.
Now Annabell , truely can fly.