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

Summer Holidays

Being aware of the beauty that nature can provide

A chance to indulge what we’re sometimes denied

Precious time spent with family, memories created

Escaping from the routine of what life has dictated

Enjoying the smallest things with family you share

Spending precious time together, just being there

Experiencing adventures, chapter’s in life’s book

Yours to remember just close your eyes and look

Time when reflection provides inner contentment

Memories you’ve gathered make you feel pleasant

People you spend time with, the bond that you share

Can help even the balance of when life seems unfair

(c) Nicola Marinkovic

My Heart...

If you had my heart would you protect it forever?

Take care of this jewel and treat it like treasure

Be careful not to break it for of glass it is made

It is fragile already, I feel the edges are frayed

Time has healed my heart but if you only knew

How vulnerable I feel when I share this with you

Past love has before forced my heart to shatter

My Heart locked away, left me feeling quite bitter

My heart has recovered, is searching for a home

Two hearts may beat together, no longer alone

I hope that you'll nurture this and treat it with care

To pick up more pieces, would make this unfair

© Nicola Marinkovic