Hello to one and all,

Sunday 16th May was a session with a difference. Vincent was our Scottish MC with personality, and also played music on his keyboard, with some numbers to sing along to.

Bob lifted the energy with his Saxadoo (didgeridoo made from poly pipe and shaped like a saxophone) wearing his aboriginal coloured cap with dreadlocks. What a buzz!

The poetry was great too.

Woody's poems were varied, from 'The Echo of the Darkness' to a tribute to his mother and then good advice from Mum in keeping with the theme.

Ioin gave us his perception of Then and Now - the Time Warp and still being 'young in the head'.

Vincent's 'Little Lady' both shocked and amused when it was revealed that the 'lady' was a louse in the hair, caring for all her little nits.

Judi gave us a piece about her mother's wise words as a foundation for life, and a poem about peace.

Trish, as usual, entertained, with her 'Going Forward' poem with indecision and doubt and a bit of looking back. Then she told us about her mother's truisms and proverbs, and the Power of More.

It was good to see Denise back, - her mother said, 'What if they come?' and told us about 'her home forever clean', and then 'getting into it, then and now'.

Joan's poem about 'My Mother Said' set down some wise guidelines for life, and 'Energy Learning' allowed the group to join in with the chorus.

Paul gave humourous tips on how to get ahead, from his mother, and then presented 'Seconds Only' - they're very famous my dear.

Greta, visiting with her husband to celebrate 65 years since the end of WWII, gave us her moving poem of life in Holland during the war.

Gloria was in fine form with her poem about Time, and the value of a year, month, week, hour, minute, second and milisecond - it made us think. Her second poem made us laugh at the words of advice from a father to his son.

Bob's looking forward poem was about the 'dementure adventure' with some digs about the Government and his deteriorating body, and by popular request and for Vincent's benefit did 'My Teenager Said' complete with switching caps and rap rhythm. His final funny was 'Camilla the Crab' with references to the famous royals.

Jeff was able to come in at the tail end, after being on duty, and gave us 'Voting is a Process' about broken promises, and 'Wait Till Your Father Gets Home' a 'sentimental' memory of the not so good things his mother used to say.

All in all, the day was excellent entertainment as usual. We thank Sandra, Laurie, and Gerry for being among the audience and invite former and new members and visitors to come and share in our amazing Poetry from Paradise - either to read your own, perform someone else's or just sit and listen.

Jeff wishes to thank Vincent and Ioin for setting up and running the session, Joan for taking the notes, Judy for doing the door, and everyone else who contributed. We all enjoyed the afternoon tea.

Bye from Joan, on behalf of Jeff