My inspiration for poetry explained.

 When times get tough And you feel all alone Think of your family And reach for your phone Talk to your friends The hard times won't last All of the worries Will be a thing of the past People who love you Will always help out So pick up the phone And give them a shout Put your coat on Just go for a walk Get some fresh air It's good to talk We all need that friend Come rain or shine So give them a ring And things will be fine

  We all have a voice Some people leave it on the shelf If it continues to gather dust It will affect your mental health If you have things on your mind And its holding you back Then use your voice To get back on track Saying nothing  Is never a good sign Pick up your phone It will give you more time Worries, stress, and pressure Are all part of life Don't forget to use your voice And speak to your lovely wife Share your feelings with others Or someone you can trust To speak to a friend or relative Is always an absolute must When life makes you feel Like there is no way out Then use your voice To give someone a shout If you feel like you don't matter This is so not true I'm always here to listen This is my promise to you Paul Connelly 07/02/2023 6.30am

 After watching my girls grow Over many happy years It always makes me smile To see them past their fears They have both grown up now been gifted children of their own Living their own lives In a place that they call home They are both talented girls In their own special way Doing things on their own And always making it pay As the father of these girls I will always love them dear Until the day comes That i am no longer here You are both my world That stands out in a crowd I am your loving father You could not make me more proud Love you both always You can tell that you are mine Look forward to what will be Because now is the time to shine Paul Connelly 08/02/2023 6.20am

  Here are my thoughts I share will you all It matters not To see you rise or fall Enjoy each others company Always work things out Build up your trust together There is no need to shout When they are unwell Be by their side Give them your love always Don't try to hide If your happy And where you belong Your in the right place To play a favourite song So on this special day This is my gift to you Love each other with all your heart Make sure to always be true For them who think  My words are fine Sit down and relax With a nice glass of wine Paul Connelly 14/02/2023 6.20am

  The time has now come To take off my mask Let all the good people know I no longer live in the past Its now the perfect time For me to turn the page To give something back Regardless of my age I have not had it easy My Life has never been mine But now its time to move on Now is the time to shine I have watched my children grow In more ways I care to mention I love them all dearly They have always got my attention I have grandchildren They light up my days I love them with all my heart In my own special ways It's time to sit and think To move to the next chapter With Love and care along the way I will find my happy ever after I feel more organised now Than I have ever felt before I've waited such a long time To see that open door The world is my oyster now I have many things to plan I am glad I've got this off my chest Because this is who i am Paul Connelly 19/02/2023 6.00am

  Each beat of my heart Brings me closer each day Without your love I would just fade away You are my angel My shining star Always there to help Wherever you are Nothing is to much I only need to ask We only talk with a smile And build our lives to last It's about two  working as one Building each others trust And getting things done The hard work is done now It's time to relax and shine Our lives will be together Until the end of time Paul Connelly 20/02/2023