Ally Aldridge Writing

Day 1 – Love Letter

Pintrest - Poem April 1.pngDedicated to Noah

To my son

I wish for you

With all my heart

For happiness

In abundance

Make memories

Try new things

Make friends

And take chances

Never believe

The hateful words

The spiteful

Things People say

You are perfect

Smart and amazing

In every single way

Never dull your shine

Find the beauty

In all you do

Follow your heart

And have fun

Be confident and be brave

Always try your best

Reach for your dreams

Rise above the rest

We’re all unique

So be yourself

I’ll help you

Overcome self doubt

Most of all I wish

Above all else

I want you to know

Forever you have my heart

Love mum

Author note

This is my first poem in ages and I wasn’t sure where to start. I used the NaPoWriMo prompt ‘love letter’.

I like poems that rhyme and aren’t too long. I thought about writing something soppy, picturesque or fictional. Then I decided to write something for my son who really has stolen my heart. ?

I hope you enjoyed.

Ally Aldridge Goal setting, Writing

Valentine Poetry Collection

Last year, on Wattpad I set myself a challenge. For the first 14 days in February, I posted one ‘romantic’ themed poem everyday.

I already hIce Cream Partyad a number of draft poems on Opuss but that didn’t make the challenge any easier.  First, I had to identify which poem to post.  Next, I had to edit them (they weren’t great).  Then, I had to remember to post one every day.

 

Poetry is not one of my strong points.  It’s always hard putting my writing out there for others to read and judge but with poetry it’s harder.  It’s raw, personal and makes me feel vulnerable.

Somehow we are already into the second week of February without me noticing, so, I won’t be doing my challenge this year. I’m a bit disappointed as I find it healthy to challenge myself and go outside my comfort zone.  It helps me develop as a writer to do something new, something difficult.

I will still add one more to the collection for Valentines day 2018.  Now I’ve promised, I’ll have to do it!  Please click here to view the collection from last year (and check up on me and see if I kept my word).