Desperation

Desperation overwhelms me, leaves me feeling confused
Left hurting inside whilst your words leave me bruised
My defences were weak; you drew me into your abysses 
Sinking deeper into pure darkness; I am fighting to resist


I should have known better because history always shows
You were the wolf in disguise only wearing sheep's clothes 
Subdued feelings of such frustration, sadness and despair
Wishing your words did not hurt me and I could not care


You make me want to retreat into myself to just hide away
Help me block out the venom and the games that you play
The child that lives within me just wants to keep running
I should have recognised the signs or seen this one coming


I will not feel anger, bitterness nor resentment or dismay
At some point in the near future I will look back on this day
Desperation will have left me; the darkness will be no more
I feel light shining within me providing guidance once more


(c) Nicola Marinkovic

Christmas Time

That special time is upon us for December is here

The time of joyous celebration, giving and cheer

Small children write letters to send to Santa Claus

Innocence and beauty that I wish we could pause

Christmas trees, decorations take over our home

Families spend time together, parties are thrown

The history of baby Jesus, how this day came to be

Played out whilst the children sing 'Little Donkey'

The shops become hectic as many will try to find
Special gifts for one another, thoughtful and kind
Christmas carols are being sung by people nearby
The smell of roast chestnuts, a taste of mulled wine

A time for reflection on the year that has gone by
Reminding us all once again how quickly time flies

Enjoying time together with the ones you hold dear

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

(c) Nicola Marinkovic

Remembrance Sunday/Veterans Day

A day of reflection, a part of history we all share

A defined date in time that portrays the warfare

We remember the brave their life's sadly taken

A sadness still remains that cannot be forsaken

The ‘Last Post’ plays then two minutes of silence

We will all stand together with unspoken alliance

Remembering the loss of our service men/women

The peace and freedom which we have been given

The courage they have shown will always live on

Time may pass us by but they will always belong

Within our heart's, our thoughts and memories too
We dedicate this day to remembering all of you

© Nicola Marinkovic

True Inspiration...

How does it feel to be such an inspiration?

Respected by many for your determination

To be at the top and then to take such a fall

Just look at you now, you showed them all

Admired by so many for a talent you share

Delivered with passion an attribute so rare

To be a true gentleman, a rarity on its own

Adored by many, even when you’re alone

Civility costs nothing, wise words to us all

Acts of such kindness, no matter how small

Your message is clear and talent does shine

A true performer sharing such precious time

To see you perform was a dream to achieve

A special memory created for me to receive

Thank you for a dream; you helped to fulfil

I’ll treasure the memory till my heart is still

© Nicola Marinkovic

Our Planet...

Our planet, our home and our animals we have a duty to protect

To ignore what’s happening to our planet is just a form of neglect                             

Mother Nature’s made many changes causing much destruction

Many lives sadly lost because countries are struggling to function

The climate is rapidly changing, threatening our beautiful planet

Animals at risk of extinction, their numbers reduce by the minute

For what’s beautiful to us now will eventually turn bleak and grey

We need to make many changes, so future generations don’t pay

Show respect for our environment, it provides us with such beauty

We can help preserve our planet; the future need not be so gloomy

Have consideration for what we share, everyone can pull together

If we carry on as we are, there will be nothing left for us to treasure

© Nicola Marinkovic

Fascination

Alone in the woods when darkness starts to fall

My heart begins racing, my skin starts to crawl

I wonder if there’s a chance I may see you here

Anxiously waiting whilst suppressing inner fear

Just a glimpse of your face the scent of your skin

Will ease my anxiety and feed my passion within

To you I’m a stranger but yet you fascinate me so

I can sense that you are different, why I don’t know

I’ve watched you many times, in your secret place

The brightness from the moon revealing your face

Your skin is so pale and your eyes look stone cold

You take my breath away, what secrets do you hold

© Nicola Marinkovic

Why behave this way?

What did you hope to achieve by behaving this way?

These are cities you live in, not a game that you play

Looting the shops then reducing buildings to ashes

Causing mayhem where you go, covering your faces

Why do you think you've the right to take from anyone?

You’re actions are stupid and your behaviour is dumb

Stretching limited resources of our emergency services

You don't bring pride to this country, you only disgrace us

You show no care for others or the cities where you live

Destroying all in your path but what is really your motive?

If your actions are for a reason, then I am truly bemused

Your behaviour is disrespectful and cannot be excused

I feel only pride for the people who are rallying together

Protecting their premises and communities they treasure

Cleaning up the mess these selfish people have made

Showing solidarity by uniting, true courage displayed

(C) Nicola Marinkovic