Lady Elizabeth Haslam, my appreciation of life.
Why I write poetry?
When first asked why I write poetry, I wasn’t sure how to respond, but it soon became clear to me. In one word: passion. Anything that grips me and I feel strongly about.
About Lady Elizabeth Haslam
Elizabeth Haslam has spent much of her life in the caring industries.
A State Registered Nurse, having worked also in industry.
Elizabeth founded The Michael Sieff Foundation a child protection charity in 1987 following the death of her husband Michael Sieff a profound believer in ethics and the intrinsic strength of the human spirit, his love of people and children knew no bounds.
After the death of her second husband Elizabeth decided to be based in Cyprus.
The Boy Who Wouldn’t was born in 2017, when it seemed there was much to be depressed about; predominantly wars and the plight of displaced people.
To cheer herself up The Boy Who Wouldn’t Stop Smiling was written.
Then just observing her grandsons and their friends were and remain a constant sauce of joy and inspiration.
Whilst in Cyprus, to her surprise and enormous pleasure she formulated and co-presented live, a current affairs programme.
Now she continues writing for children, more adventures of The Boy Who Wouldn’t and adventures of The Magic Mini and The Elf Tree which she hopes to publish in the near future.
Latest Poetry
July 23, 2020
Hundreds of happy hopefuls, arrived in song,Returning to the mother country, where they belonged.Expecting the English welcome, would be strong. Invited to integrate, into this white […]
July 23, 2020
The terrible twins have appalling policies.Never before, in The West, has there been so much disunity.So many citizens now suffering, from severe anxiety.Not due to war, […]
July 23, 2020
Pressure from backbenchers is responsible for change,Feeding disadvantaged children in the holidays, it seems the first stage.Huawei it seems to be dropped, perhaps other things now […]
July 23, 2020
The terrible twins persist in destroying,EU trades built up over decades, now gone, or are in jeopardy.Trump brags he’s taken apart Obama’s accomplishments.Such as a health […]
June 28, 2020
With ineptitude, they delay decisions, using honeyed words.Historic problems in the undergrowth, turning into devil turds.Restitution for Windrush and Grenfell, little has accured. Delayed decisions, on […]
June 28, 2020
They are not men of integrityDevoid of common sense and honesty.They were given the trust of their countryThe responsibility, seems not taken seriously. Both nations ravished, […]
Other Stories
April 10, 2013
You suggested I listen to Dylan or Cohen, To understand techniques of writing lyrics; I listened to those masters of music and feel sure I can […]
April 7, 2014
Regard the flower growing in the rubble. Despite dust and debris of passions spent; This flower can live longer than others meant, Caring and concern do […]
July 23, 2020
The terrible twins persist in destroying,EU trades built up over decades, now gone, or are in jeopardy.Trump brags he’s taken apart Obama’s accomplishments.Such as a health […]
November 22, 2012
You once flew with joy Skimming trees and fern. With your brothers you were free to fly In God’s blue skies, you so enjoyed The freedom […]
July 3, 2012
Is it you standing before me? IS IT YOU Like a ghost, an apparition of my mind I thought you were gone forever from my world […]
March 2, 2013
At last in Cyprus sanity has prevailed. The first round to win most votes, Anastasiades failed. But the second round he won, the electoral race; Today, […]