Iain Baines
A white feather was borne from a sudden realisation that much of my own personal experiences are not dissimilar to that of many others. These poems are predominantly of a spiritual nature, therefore, the poetry has been written in such a way that whoever would like to read them, can connect with, relate to, or maybe, awaken their own beliefs and thoughts.
We all have to make choices in each and every day of our lives, and whether they are the right choices or not, they are ours to make. If something fails to work out for the better, then I am sure that you will agree that we can all be to quick to blame someone, or something else. I hope that by reading this book you may find some comfort or even some answers to some hidden questions that you may have asked in your own mind.
I was born in march 1968 in Reading,England to parents Richard and June. My father an engineer and my mother a hard working housewife that always liked to keep busy throughout the day, which included looking after my two sisters and a brother. I went to school in a little village called Mortimer where I lived and grew up for many years. I attended St Johns school, then onto St Marys school, also in the village of Mortimer, followed by Willink school nearby. School for me was sometimes quite solitary during the day where I used to shut myself away in my own little world to contemplate my current surroundings, listening to the trees in the wind or watch the clouds go by. I still say, that school, is the best time of your life, where things are less complicated. As the years progressed, I left school to follow in my fathers footsteps into the engineering trade. However, after a very short time I discovered that I would rather try to do something else for a career. 'Famous last words' Many years have now since passed and I still find myself still searching for the right occupation to fill my time, but during this time I can truthfully say that I love meeting new people and discovering what life is all about. My mother has sinced passed away, after suffering with cancer, aged just 59 years, which, took a while for me to accept.This in turn, inspired me to write this book. Over the last few years I have discovered more about myself and met some really interesting friends who have helped me see, a much clearer picture of what life is all about.I hope that you enjoy my book as much as I have in writing it.
Angel
Throughout the times,
of woes and troubles,
you are always there,
with a protective cuddle,
I feel your wings,
envelop me whole,
always there to protect my soul,
through darkest times,
you show me the light,
you lead the way,
without fear or fright,
your beauty is boundless,
your love is pure,
your presence creates,
an instant cure,
troubles become distant,
when you are near,
I will always know,
the answer is clear,
to trust an angel,
and set aside my fears.
