Write a verse appropriate for some anniversary e.g. Halloween or mother-in-law’s birthday. You have a maximum of 12 lines.

Send your entries to Sue, by Tuesday, October 23rd.

Claire's entry: Memories Ten years ago we said goodbye, agreed t`was best for all concerned. Yet not a day goes by, my love that you`re not held within my thoughts. I`ve kept our pact, stayed out of reach, but cannot cast you from my heart. My life was blessed by time with you; your warmth, your laughter and your love. Life does go on, we said it would, just differently from how we`d planned. But ten years on, I miss you still and wonder if I`m in your thoughts. Rosemary's entry: St George’s Day I’m proud to be an Englishman And known for my reserve, My courage and my bravery, My willingness to serve. I fly my flag with pride across This undulating land, The fields of green, the countryside, Where oak and willow stand. My cities proud for justice rise, For freedom blood was shed. I’m proud to be an Englishman And wear my cross of red. Sally's entry: A poem to my husband on the occasion of our 10th wedding anniversary As we pass our first decade, let’s think about those vows we made… Children… better; housework… worse; (have you seen where I put my purse?) Richer? Yeah, right - more like poorer, thanks to kids and car insurer Sickness? Where’s the Nurofen? I can’t be ill till half-past ten! I’ll still honour and obey, so long as I can get my way…. And love? Oh yes, there’s lots of that - without it this would all fall flat. But don’t you think, as on we lurch …they didn’t tell us this in church!