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Best Poems Written by Jacqueline Van Der Wath

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A Mothers Wish

A mother’s wish for a child,
is that all your days are mild.
May all things go right,
and that you don’t have to fight.

May all your dreams come true,
and may you never feel blue.
May you experience joy in life,
without bitterness and strife.

May you experience love and affection,
and know no rejection.
May you have smooth sailing,
and not feel you’re failing.

May you choose the right path,
and enjoy every opportunity to laugh.
May you know no tears,
and cope with your fears.

May your life be beautiful,
and your outlook ever hopeful.

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Roll of Honour

Such a long list of names,
associated with untold pain.
So, many lives gone,
in many ways so wrong.

As their lives they gifted,
so, their names are listed.
The names and dates go on,
as they march to death’s song.

Their moments are defined,
and the list marks their time.
Through sadness and tears,
their loved ones move on in years.

Children soon forget,
and wives no longer regret,
times that were spent,
and hard words not meant.

I’m sure you get the gist,
of the every-growing honour list.

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Beauty of Africa

From pristine white beaches,
to lofty mountain reaches.
From dense tropical delights,
to mist-shrouded wooded heights.

From incredible green hues,
to absolutely breath-taking views.
From silent river creeks,
to desolate desert sweeps.

From prolific nature reserves,
to quiet sanctuaries and preserves.
From quietly meandering streams,
to thundering falls and their extremes.

From nature’s very best,
to souls filled with rest.
From the sweet siren’s call,
to this land that has it all.

From this land that stretches forever,
and whose beauty is forgotten never.

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From Here To Eternity

Your mind is like quicksilver liquid,
be it strong or weak and insipid.
It set’s your life’s boundaries,
and causes great quandaries.

Learn to think outside the box,
and you’ll give your mind a detox.
So, don’t hesitate or pause,
for your dreams can all be yours.

Don’t think I mustn’t,
but rather step out and chance it.
Just tell yourself that you can,
stand up and say this is who I am.

Visualise the brass ring in sight,
simply reach out and hold tight.
You can live the dream you see,
by simply thinking free.

No matter the brevity or longevity,
dreams will be from here to eternity.

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Eternal Valentine

The number to celebrate is twenty-one,
and how fast the years have gone.
We started with chocolates and flowers,
to prove the wonder of love’s power.

Thereafter was perfume and gold,
for a love that never grows old.
Then it was sweet scented candles,
and long romantic rambles.

Then times grew tough,
and love was enough.
There was nothing left to prove,
as love onwards moved.

We had wonderful meals,
and moments we had to steal.
The love had no end,
because we’re good friends.

I no longer ask if you’ll be mine,
my sweet eternal valentine.

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Peace and Love

Become a shining light,
there’s no need for hate and spite.
You can live in peace and joy,
without the need to destroy.

Let love shine through,
every fibre that is you.
By spreading the joy,
every moment of life is enjoyed.

There’s no need for discord,
when love is on board.
There’s no need for confusion,
when love is in profusion.

Let’s all reach out in love and joy,
and form an endless peace convoy.
Let’s reach out and link minds,
and spread peace that is kind.

Let’s stand together in unity,
and create peace, love and divinity.

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Rubber Necking

Why are you slowing down?
Is it to make us all frown?
There’s an accident ahead,
and you had to turn your head.

What were you hoping for?
a little glimpse of blood and gore?
Were you hoping for a body or two,
arranged in plain view?

Why don’t you visit a mortuary,
where you can see the family’s misery?
You can see bodies torn to shreds,
and where vehicle parts embed.

You just had to slow the traffic,
with your curiosity so pathetic.
I hope you had a good look,
as death his victim took?

Why must you rubber-neck,
at the passing of a vehicle wreck.

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Praying For Rain

People gaze across the plains,
hoping and praying for the rains.
The ground is dry and cracked,
as for too long the rains have lacked.

The heads of cattle are lowing,
as daily their thirst is growing.
It’s been so long since they ate,
that they’re in a pathetic state.

The sheep bleat shamelessly,
as they wander aimlessly.
There’s nothing for them to eat or drink.
as deeper into apathy they sink.

The goats forage fruitlessly,
and chew on everything eagerly.
They soon lose their bouncy saunter,
as they become even gaunter.

In the distance clouds are massing,
and all the creatures pray for their blessing.

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Half My Life

I made a discovery today,
that nearly blew me away.
I received such a shock,
when I realised you’re my rock.

It’s been so very long,
and how fast time has gone.
It was just yesterday we met,
but time has flown without regret.

There have been so many years,
of shared laughter and tears.
There have been ups and downs,
along with smiles and frowns.

We stood firm and persevered,
and together we endured,
Through the good times and the bad,
as well as the happy and the sad.

We’ve been husband and wife,
for nearly half my life.

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Heart of a Poet

Poems are written at creativity’s behest,
and sometimes simply on request.
The words ebb and flow,
with emotions high and low.

Sometimes you just have to write,
to purge the hatred and spite.
Some days are filled with joy,
you simply want the world to enjoy.

From a frown’s crease,
the poetry brings release.
From a natural high,
the poetry does fly.

If my words can inspire,
and boost a soul so tired.
If my words bring hope,
in a world that can’t cope.

Then I know I’ve reached my aim,
by helping others feel again.