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Born in Skipton raised in the village of addingham in wharfedale, moved to New Zealand for 36 years, now a resident of Perth Western Australia, i have 2 sons 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren..Sons were born in the uk, 2 grandchildren in New Zealand, 1 grandchild and 4 great grandchildren are true blue aussies.

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UPDATE ON HARRY

Blog Posted:5/12/2023 11:07:00 PM

Hi friends, firstly to let you know your messages of support have been read to Harry who thanks everybody for their good wishes and prayers. Unfortunately, I have to tell you he was moved into a care home where his wife can stop with him but sadly he is now on borrowed time. He cannot use his phone or laptop now and we are praying his time on this earth is comfortable and he is surrounded by love. I am sure he would wish me to thank you all and apologise for his not being able to comment on your wonderful poems. Harry and I have spoken every day for over 10 years even when he moved back to Australia, we spent a couple or three hours on Skype while we worked on our books and chatted about most things, one of his great joys was Poetrysoup and the poetry friends he made. Although they m remade their home back in Oz his heart was always in Yorkshire and me being a Yorkshire lass understood that. he is somebody we will all miss greatly, his wisdom and tenacity, and love for words will never be forgotten. His daughter-in-law keeps me informed now on his progress and as you can imagine his family are in turmoil.

If possible and if anyone wants to soup me with personal messages for Harry I will try to get them to the family to read out to him, I cannot promise they will reach him, but they will be passed on to is family. Mandy.

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Panagiota
Romios

Date: 5/19/2023 3:55:00 PM

Greetings to Harry from California..His presence is missed. Thank you Mandy for being a support. Prayers, Pangie

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 5/19/2023 11:06:00 AM

Dear Mandy, it is with a heavy heart that I receive your news about Harry, a true poetic gift and friend. Please send Harry my best. I think of his kindness to me often and treasure his messages! Know that I keep him and his family in my thoughts and my prayers asking God to cover him with wings of grace. Thank you for keeping us informed. Harry's presence and poetry is missed!

Susan
Lawrence

Date: 5/17/2023 5:40:00 AM

Dear Mandy , His presence lives on through your heart and words. Thank you so much for the update . Sending gratitude to you as well as blessings and prayers to Harry and his family . What a special soul he is . So happy to have found him on Poetry Soup ! Susan :)

Valsa
George

Date: 5/17/2023 5:15:00 AM

Thank you Mandy for the update, though it has saddened us. It is painful that he is moved into a care home and that he is not able to use laptop. He has been such a gentle soul. Praying for his improvement.

Paul
Callus

Date: 5/16/2023 8:24:00 AM

Harry has always been a sincere, kind and supportive friend. This is a sad update. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanna
Daniel

Date: 5/16/2023 1:17:00 AM

Really sad to hear this, Mandy, convey my regards to Harry and his family, praying for him..

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2023 7:07:00 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated. It is so sad to be losing this beautiful poet. Please let his family know how much I respect him and have valued our friendship. It is amazing what a loyal friend you have been through the years.

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 5/13/2023 10:45:00 PM

I was hoping for better news Mandy and I'm so sorry to hear things have taken a turn for the worse. I'm glad that his wife is able to stay with him in the home, will keep him and his family in my prayers. Thank you for the update on Harry, a fine poet and a real gentleman. Tom

Michael
Tor

Date: 5/13/2023 9:00:00 PM

Wishing and praying for a full recovery for Harry. He is a true gentleman. Thank you Mandy for the update...

Eve
Roper

Date: 5/13/2023 7:24:00 PM

Thank you for the update. So sorry to her about our friend many prayers .

Tania
Kitchin

Date: 5/13/2023 7:14:00 PM

Mandy, thank you for the update. Very sad news, keeping Harry in my thoughts and prayers.

Beryl
Edmonds

Date: 5/13/2023 6:07:00 PM

So sorry to read this Mandy, will be praying for Harry, his family and friends. Belle

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 5/13/2023 5:51:00 PM

Dear Mandy, somehow I knew this news was coming, which breaks my heart, because I wish it wasn't so. Harry is so kind and compassionate, with such a wonderful heart. (His comments always brought a smile, because I could feel his sincerity in every word). I cherish his friendship and our time here together, through words of poetry. I'm keeping him and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Brandy

Jan
Allison

Date: 5/13/2023 5:01:00 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated Mandy, Harry is one of the most genuine people I have come across on soup , always so encouraging to me with my poetry. Thinking of harry and his loved ones at this difficult time. Hugs jan xx

Daniel
Turner

Date: 5/13/2023 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Mandy. God's speed, Harry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Edward
Ibeh

Date: 5/13/2023 4:10:00 PM

Such depressing news about Harry. I really have no words, Mandy. Thanks so much for the updates. This cannot be easy for you. I'm sorry for what you're going through. I pray that God has mercy on Harry's soul. Peace and <3

Craig
Cornish

Date: 5/13/2023 3:24:00 PM

It was about 12 years ago and Harry mentioned contributing to a rock band - he was proud of that and should be...life has those victories/accomplishments---every life can find peace, especially when we can leave something behind in the midst of our journey forward...

Connie
Pachecho

Date: 5/13/2023 2:46:00 PM

Harry had a way with words...and he left this comment after one of my poems (Dear Heart) that I want to share ... poetry is an awesome door, with well-oiled hinges that keep on opening...Harry. Thank You Harry. I'll always remember those words and you. Blessings and prayers my friend. Rest gently now.

Constance
La France

Date: 5/13/2023 1:43:00 PM

This is very sad news about Harry, I am so sorry my poet friend. I am shattered and my heart is breaking ! And thanks so much for the updates, Mandy .

Anne-Lise
Andresen

Date: 5/13/2023 1:31:00 PM

- Give me your hand, my friend Harry - when evening comes and it gets dark ... we all need a hand to hold - May love and friendly thoughts follow you into the land of dreams -

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/13/2023 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, Mandy

Linda Alice
Fowler

Date: 5/13/2023 6:05:00 AM

A sadness envelopes my day Mandy. I am continuing to send all good and prayerful thoughts his way and to his friends and family. Such a sweet and loving soul. Thank you Mandy. for keeping us updated.

Vijay
Pandit

Date: 5/13/2023 5:58:00 AM

Sending my thoughts and prayers his way. Wishing him comfort.

Lisa
Ricci

Date: 5/13/2023 4:33:00 AM

Thank you Mandy for keeping us updated on our beloved hh. Allow me just to say at this precious and emotional time of transition for Harry and his family God Speed. With love and prayers... May this transition be peaceful.

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 5/13/2023 4:29:00 AM

HelloMandy, This is up setting news. Iwas hoping Harry would get better. As I read it is not so. I also appreciate you keeping us informed. I feel graceful he thinks about our group.You are a great friend to Harry and i thank you for up dating us with with care. God Bless you Mandy. Harry 's friend, Darlene/

Kim
Rodrigues

Date: 5/13/2023 4:04:00 AM

We appreciate that you are keeping us informed about Harry. How sweet that he thinks about our group as we do him. We cherish you, Harry, and your time with us on PS. You are loved. Jesus loves you and so do we. May God comfort you in these days and those who love you.

Bj
Legros Kelley

Date: 5/13/2023 3:35:00 AM

Harry has been on my heart, especially the last few days, my prayers are with him, and his family, this is such sad news. Sending my love to him and his family. Thank you Mandy, hugs to you as well, what a precious friend you are to him.

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 5/13/2023 12:52:00 AM

Prayers and healing vibrations ~ May Harry be free from pain and find peace within. Life proceeds as of prior soul agreement and God’s will.

Deb
M

Date: 5/12/2023 11:26:00 PM

Hi Mandy…..this is terribly sad news! Cuddles, kindness and love to Harry and his family.I didn't know Harry long but l knew from our encounters and soupmails he is a lovely kind family man. It must be very hard for you also Mandy having had this amazing friendship with Harry for so many years so thankyou for updating us all on P.S. Love Deb M x

Suzette
Richards

Date: 5/12/2023 11:18:00 PM

Our prayers go out to Harry and his family during this time of sorrow. May his passage be gentle and his friends and family find comfort in the knowledge that he is well loved. Suzette

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2/24/2023	Cloudburst	Tanka	sensual,
2/22/2023	Centre of the Storm	Tanka	nature,
2/8/2023	From the Tower	Haibun	anger,angst,
2/6/2023	Balloon	Senryu	identity,
2/1/2023	Cemeterey	Tanka	devotion,
1/29/2023	Century-Twenty Two	Free verse	social,society,
1/25/2023	Season's End	Other	seasons,
1/25/2023	Musk	Senryu	deep,
1/24/2023	On Earth	Limerick	angst,
1/24/2023	Deb Hankins	Free verse	death,lost love,
1/20/2023	Metamorphois	Free verse	nature,
1/6/2023	A Date With Milton	Free verse	death of a friend,
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12/4/2022	Colours In the Sky	Rhyme	sky,
11/25/2022	The Back Bone of the Dales	Haibun	tribute,
11/14/2022	Way Down Under	Quatrain	nature,
11/11/2022	Naked Exposure	Nonet	nature,
11/8/2022	Counting Syllables	Footle	fun,
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11/5/2022	Raining Within	Tanka	sad love,
11/4/2022	Acoustics	Haiku	nature,
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10/28/2022	Throw No Stones	Tanka	hate,
10/25/2022	Connie	Senryu	thanks,
10/21/2022	I Recall One Summer	Dizain	nature,remember,
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10/12/2022	Total Control	Limerick	environment,
10/3/2022	Silent Night	Monoku	silence,
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9/20/2022	30th September	Sijo	birth,birthday,
9/12/2022	Copse	Haiku	nature,
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9/3/2022	Ember	Free verse	senses,
9/1/2022	Harold Shipman	Free verse	abuse,death,
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8/18/2022	Hint of Change	Quatern	nature,
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8/15/2022	Missing You Elvis, Sun Records	Free verse	dedication,
8/14/2022	Hunter	Haiku	nature,
8/10/2022	Mother Earth	Haiku	nature,
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8/4/2022	From My Prison Cell	Haibun	fate,hope,
7/30/2022	With You In Mind	Haibun	memory,
7/23/2022	Someone To Care	Haibun	angst,
7/16/2022	Breath	Senryu	friend,life,
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6/29/2022	Manu Pango	Free verse	nature,
6/26/2022	Sun	Haiku	summer,
6/21/2022	All In a Day	Diminished Hexaverse	nature,uplifting,
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6/14/2022	Leave the Children Alone	Free verse	children,
6/12/2022	Indulging	Free verse	memory,remember,
6/11/2022	Leaf	Verse	death,life,
6/9/2022	Once Upon An Alley	Free verse	angst,
6/5/2022	Mazy Mind	Monorhyme	muse,
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5/22/2022	Buckden	Free verse	nostalgia,
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PoemTitle	Form	Categories
'uniquely You'	Free verse	introspection,life,
Plockton - Wester Ross	Rhyme	adventure,angst,death,fea
Virgin America	Free verse	adventure,allegory,animal
To Me True Love Is	Verse	love,romance,
Gold Star	Narrative	childhood,war,war,star,bl
How Do I Say Good-Bye?	I do not know?	death,father,loss,sad,hou
The Warp and the Weft	Couplet	inspirational,
The War's Over!	Free verse	allegory,introspection,li
Simple Words For Simple People	Free verse	love,on writing and words
Senior Moments	Rhyme	funnycar,
Unconfined	Quintain (English)	lost love,
Thirtieth High School Reunion	Rhyme	funny,school,me,me,
My Poems Are Children To Me	Free verse	poems,
Sentinel of Strength	Rhyme	dedication,mother,women,
Modern Marketing, a Sonnet	Sonnet	angst,men,
Wisdom	I do not know?	life,
The Puppet Master	Dramatic Monologue	introspection,
In the Sun's Last Glow	Quintain (English)	heart,lost love,may,red,
Woman's Work	Sonnet	allegory,caregiving,dedic
Broken Eyes	Rhyme	life,sad
Leadership	Rhyme	on work and workingpeople
'memories'	Free verse	confusion,life,love,
Itsy, Bitsy, Teenie, Weenie Brain	Lyric	funny,political
Henry the Eighth	Narrative	historyme,age,age,body,me
A Great Unease	Rondeau	life,me,
Skin Deep	Rhyme	introspectionmen,
Dark Angel	Sonnet	angst,
White Lace	Sonnet	life,seasons
The Devil In a Bottle	Verse	life,happy,dad,work,praye
No Greater Hero	Free verse	dedication,father,inspira
Devils Deadly Dime	Dramatic Monologue	abuse,day,irony,judgement
Tapestry	Acrostic	life,mum,
Love Scattered	Free verse	love,sadlove,me,
Harridan In a Housecoat	Quatern	people,children,father,da
Summer Restored	Haiku	nature
Missing Mom	Rhyme	daughter,loss,love,mother
Time Unwinding	Free verse	imagination,inspirational
Morning In the Conway House	Couplet	life,me,morning,
Wind Mutters Softly	Haiku	nature
The Green Eyed Lad	Quatrain	friendship,fun,green,long
What Easter Means To Me	Rhyme	faith,holidayheart,easter
Contract	Ballad	adventure,
How a Blue Rose Came To Be	Rhyme	death,imagination,love,ro
5 W's	Quintain (English)	friendship,
Not Gone Forever	Tanka	nature
An Eagle's Prayer	Rhyme	faith,inspirational,visio
Yesterdays People	Free verse	life,peopleautumn,
911 Aftermath Misguided Haters	Verse	fear,on work and working,
A Question of Faith	Etheree	faith,
Save the Last Dance For Me	Couplet	love,romantic,dance,night
Poet	Free verse	art,tribute,
Snowdrops	Rhyme	nature,winter,winter,
Do You Remember	Sonnet	daffodils,friendship,
Down For the Count	Rhyme	health,
Wishes and Dreams	Couplet	day,deep,dream,health,lif
I Pine	Free verse	nature,
Greed and Deceit	Free verse	angst,family,
Lest We Forget	Light Verse	goodbye,
Dementia	Rhyme	life,sympathy,life,life,
Ruby Lips	Light Verse	love,passion,romance,love
Pain	Ballad	adventure,
Peer Pressure of the Worst	Couplet	fear,life,loss,war,
Modern Life	Rhyme	funny,life,car,me,work,wa
Poets	Quatrain	confusion,funny,art,art,p
Wishful	Dramatic Monologue	inspirational,journey,lif
Bethlehem's Star	Free verse	faith,holiday,
Natural Born Dreamers	Dramatic Verse	baby,death,loss,me,sad,ti
Jungle War	Quatrain	history,war,home,home,
As Lovers Go	Personification	nature,summer,sun,
Morning Has Broken - 1	Quatrain	day,fantasy,fear,me,plane
Taliban	Acrostic	angst,people,places,war,
The Dart Chalker	Rhyme	humorous,sports,
Taken	Rhyme	fear,grief,
Just Too Much	Rhyme	introspection,
Morning Has Broken - 2	Quatrain	fantasy,
Occupy My Home	Dramatic Verse	introspection,
Autumn Reverie	Rhyme	nostalgia,autumn,flying,
Guns	Couplet	death,life,nice,nice,
Once Upon a Car Ride	Free verse	confusion,depression,fear
A New Year	Rhyme	holiday,peace,peace,
Gift Exchange To Brian From Mandy	Couplet	friendship,poets,
Poetry	Tanka	on writing and words,
A Road Still Driven	Quatrain	inspirational,love,
And Now For Something Completely Different	Free verse	mystery,funeral,old,funer
The Strange Marriage of Love and Pain	Personification	love,marriage,pain,
He Touched Me	Free verse	miracle,
Our Christmas Eve Dinner	Couplet	dad,humorous,mom,prayer,
Yesterday	Acrostic	boyfriend,
Broadway Airs	Free verse	introspection,life,city,
The Flame	Rhyme	life,light,
No Tickee, No Washee	Quatrain	journey,life,old,old,
Woodland Path	Couplet	friendship,inspirational,
Eleven Words	Free verse	lifeold,tree,old,tree,
One Second Delay	Free verse	introspection,me,me,
Color Me Purple	Rhyme	emotions,
We Don'T Need No Stinking Contests - Wrong	Couplet	irony,satire,words,
Sweep In Like a Summer Breeze	Lyric	husband,lost love,
Dangerous Green	Rhyme	humor,
Waves of Roosters' Songs	Rhyme	introspection,
Cancer - Remembering What You Want To Forget	Free verse	cancer,remember,

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