When I finished my 50th poem, Sandy, my husband said let's put them in a book and put the book on Amazon. He said he would spend just a few minutes researching how to do this ... and finally, after several weeks of hard work my first poetry book is now on Amazon! Needless to say, I am a bit surprised and shocked that I have a book on Amazon.
I 'm excited to be able to share it with you now,
Erica Ann Abbott
These
are a few of the poems from Pancakes and Coffee Breaks.
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Myrtle
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Hertle We love our daily walks together, especially in the sunny weather. At least every second day we walk to the gym not far away. Another great walk we take is past a glen towards the lake. We stop a while to say hi to a turtle named Myrtle and her guy named Hertle. When they hear our greeting, they stop sleeping and swim over to us to have a meeting. We throw them some bread, they push out their head and it doesn't take long before all the bread is gone. A neighbor walking by to say hi, said she read not to feed them bread, instead, give them insects, beetles and worms. So we asked Myrtle and Hertle what they prefer and they said, “We love sourdough bread.” |
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| Afraid of the dark I'm in bed story read, prayers said, tucked up by dad then alone. It's dark outside, I hear noises inside, my breath quickens, body stiffens "Dad! Mom, water please!" I call, resorting to my usual stall. Dad always responds to his only daughter, comforting me with a small glass of water. He makes me feel snug in my bed, kisses my head and reminds me he's in the room next to mine. As he gets to the door he turns and quietly says, "I promise you, all will be fine, just start counting from one to ninety-nine" |
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Making pancakes with my man Making pancakes together in this very cold weather is a fun activity for my good man and me. They are not just delicious but also nutritious, light and almost calorie free. With maple syrup or lashings of honey, they're so yummy, and making them at home we're saving lots of money! Our secret ingredient; I'll mention only to you... is a big cup of bran. But I can't mention here exactly what it will do. |
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| Instead I just quit I recently stopped going to the gym, now, of course, I'm not looking so trim. My energy's low, my skin doesn't glow, my running has ceased and my walking is slow. There is a challenge when you start working out, not to give up till you have something to flout! Granted, it does take groaning and moaning to get yourself going, but if you quit you'll never get ripped! It takes at least three weeks or more till you have enough muscle to show off your core. I missed a few days, now my mind is a haze, I so wanted to be fit but instead I just quit. Actually, it has all become too much so I'm going out to have some donuts for lunch! |
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The game of life Freezing or frying, both can cause dying. Climbing, aspiring is certainly success, but failing could leave you in a big fat mess. In the morning the elephant has his tusks, then a hunter shoots him and takes them at dusk. Big fish eat little fish, some surviving. Others end up in my dinner dish. Life can be a paradise out there, or a jungle with much despair. Heads or tails, win or lose, take your pick, you can choose. Living and dying, come what may, it’s a phenomenon of life that's here to stay. Sometimes joy, other times dismay. It's the game of life we all must play. |
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| Will I Die? My friend Joy who lived nearby and I walked down to the beach, which was well within our reach. We could hardly wait to take off our shoes and socks, feel the soft sand, cool water and climb on the rocks! We would look out at the horizon, up at the sky and agree there must be a heaven and more to life after we die. We both felt this was logical, even philosophical. Many years later when I was reading a book, it made me take another look. Then, I was certain my body would die and be laid in the ground, but I would always be around. |
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Some of the reviews I have already received.
I read the poems, and many times I found my self grinning from ear to ear. I love Erica's sense of humor. It is such a joy to read about the small things that only a good poet and an artist notice. The poems are sensitive, easy to understand because unlike some poets, Erica ensures her poems COMMUNICATE to any reader. Kudos to you, and keep on writing.
~ LBY Miami, Florida
An observant and humorous collection of poems with great illustrations.
Perfect for young and old. Something new, something fresh!
~ GB Melbourne, Australia
Loved it, saw myself in some of it! ❤️❤️
~ SC Boca Raton, Florida
Observant and charming
Your poetry's disarming!
Subjects.... All sorts
On your personal thoughts.
Loved it!
~ DC Perth, Australia
The poems are refreshing and light,
something welcome in this time of intensity.
I definitely enjoyed them.
~ SB Melbourne, Australia
I love them. So simple and communicate great basic ideas about life.
And what most of us go through. Humorous and cool.
~ DL Clearwater, Florida
I love the flow of the poetic lines. Great art work too.
~ LA Maui, Hawaii
The poems reached me in so many ways and the illustrations are amazing.
~ WE Miami, Florida
So fun to read your poems. So vivid and adventurous!
~ JT Clearwater, Florida
I took the time out to read Erica's poems.
Made me take a rest from the rush of living without noticing.
She made me notice. I thank her.
~ LMc New York City
Woooow! I love these poems.
Some of them are just beautiful, others too funny 😂
Most of all, they really communicate ❤️
~EMF Saint Hill, UK
Beautiful poems that made me smile and sometimes jump with surprise!
Sometimes straight, sometimes playful.
Love the variety!
~ DL Clearwater, Florida
Wow they are GOOD. Phenomenally realistic. Very Well Done!
I read them 2 times & laughed each time...
~ HF Cape Town, South Africa
Loved the poems found myself smiling as I read them.
Could so relate to them in my own life. Thoroughly enjoyable.
~ NL Cape Town, South Africa
A light-hearted collection of poems reflecting upon random events of life with awareness and humor!
~ WR Maui, HI
I think you'll find Erica's poetry quite enchanting.
She memorializes every day happenings and makes us delight in small things.
Hers is a refreshing voice in our turbulent world.
~ BP Clearwater, Florida
A humorous collection of poems, which reflect the simplicity of life.!
This is what we all need, to slow down and reflect!
The illustrations are so apt and beautiful.
~ RT Parys, South Africa
I loved these poems. They reminded me of much in my own life AND they made me laugh in a really good way. Happy thoughts!
“Pancakes and coffee breaks And bright coloured mittens...
These are a few of my favourite things...”
Thank you.
~RM Melbourne, Australia
