Poetry Books As Gifts

By Loretta Livingstone

A book of wonderful poems to make you laugh a little, sigh a little, maybe cry a little, and pray a little, all printed on beautiful backdrops of snow, ice and rainbows. It will make lovely, inexpensive gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people. I think people will love poetry books as gifts.

There are funny ones, because we all need to laugh, and spiritual ones, because God is so much part of my life that I can't help but write about Him.. Love poems....well, of course!!! All sorts of poems. A real mix. There really should be something for everyone. I LIKE variety! Go take a look. Follow the link below.

You're more than welcome to read the book online, even if you don't buy it. I just hope that it will bless you, or at least make you chuckle! Please bear in mind, though, that all my work (including the photographs) is protected by copyright and may not be used without prior permissipn.

As those of you with older computers or smaller screens may not be able to read the poems on the photographs I've added the words besdie them.

Hey, guess what? You don't just get poetry in this book....good tho' that would be. Each poem is printed on beautiful pictures of the Cairngorms. Take a look. these are just a few of the pictures I've used. The poems are all printed on white...believe it or not, it works!

Beautiful, isn't it? My husband and I took all the pictures used in this book ourselves.

I write poetry about all sorts of themes. I'd love to know what type of poetry you like best, and what you'd be interested in buying.

Interesting table manners!

"Ladies Who Lunch?

Slurping, chomping

Snarfing, munching.

These are never ladies lunching!

Burping, belching,

Drooling slobber,

Jostling in their woolly clobber

I am standing

Very deep

In a field of hungry sheep!

Excerpt From: Livingstone, Loretta. "Fire And Ice A Book Of Verse." .

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"When I Am Gone

When I am gone

let memories of me

comfort and warm you

like a loving embrace.

Let each thought of me

bring a smile to your lips

and each remembrance

be like my kiss."

Excerpt From: Livingstone, Loretta. "Fire And Ice A Book Of Verse." Blurb.

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This poem should make you chuckle, but there is a truth here which I'm sure you'll recognise

"Stolen Peace

I screamed "My peace is stolen"

I stamped my foot and cried

I sobbed and ranted out to God,

I would not be denied.

The Father smiled gently

And answered to my frown

"No one stole your peace, My

child,

You simply put it down"

Excerpt From: Livingstone, Loretta. "Fire And Ice A Book Of Verse." Blurb.

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This guy really knew how to teach! At only 10 years old he imbued me with so much knowledge and a real hunger to know more. I only wish he was still alive to read my tribute to him. We need more teachers like this.

"To My Teacher

Class of 1968

You taught us

to love words

and spelling

To sing all the verses

of the National Anthem

You taught us

the "alternative version"

to "Land of Hope and Glory"

You gave us a love of language,

music and learning

So many of your pupils

loved you

and returned to school to see you

I hope you knew

what became of us all

and

what we did

with the legacy

of your teaching"

Excerpt From: Livingstone, Loretta. "Fire And Ice A Book Of Verse." Blurb.

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Time for what? Time to get to know God better. Life is so much less without Him.

"It's Time

It's Time

Time to meet your Creator

Here in the Dark

Are you Afraid?

He is the Light

That burns through

All Darkness.

Bright enough to blind you!

Bright enough to burn away

All badness

He Is Love

And He's here !

NOW !

Do you dare?

You heard about prayer

what is it?

It's you, calling out to Jesus Christ

In the darkness.

Call Him, and know His love

AND LIVE !"

Excerpt From: Livingstone, Loretta. "Fire And Ice A Book Of Verse." Blurb.

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A poem about love, loss and a hope for the future

"Til Then

You grew so old,

so weak, so frail,

it broke my heart to see you stay,

and broke my heart to let you go;

But now you stand

youthful again, and strong,

you hold your Saviour's hand,

and I am left alone;

How should I grieve

when He,

Who sent for you

to be with Him,

sees you young and strong and lithe again,

and all your

vigour now renewed.

I know

that we will meet again,

and dance and shout,

together praise His Name,

so 'til that day I'll hold you in my heart."

Excerpt From: Livingstone, Loretta. "Fire And Ice A Book Of Verse." Blurb.

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I would love to know which poem you preferred, and maybe why?

I have recently had a brilliant idea. I realised that some of my poems would be perfect as mouse mats and place mats, so with that in mind I am in the process of creating some. Here are aome samples. don't they look nice. Click the photo to find out more.

I would love to know what you think. Feedback is always good.

Hey, here's a surprise - I just had a double glazing salesman come to my door. He didn't make a sale - but I did! He went away with my book clutched under his arm.

On 18th October I did my very first book signing at a large local restaurant. Exciting stuff. When God gives you a great opportunity, be sure to grasp it with both hands. Don't forget to thank Him.

I have now been invited to appear at a Charity Ball/Auction for Children with Cancer charity, alongside Team GB marathon runner Aly Dixon! What an amazing invitation to receive.

Poetry to inspire you to reach for your dreams

This is a book of poems with an athletics theme. One about the big sporting events and all the emotions involved. My book, Hopes, Dreams & Medals is on sale now!. 35 inspirational poems about courage, determination & achievement. About the will to succeed. A "must read" for people who love athletics and winter sports, but appealing to everyone. If you would like to know more, please contact me for details.

Christmas/birthday gifts

We all have one in our lives - the person who says "Oh buy me anything, I'm easy" But the list of things they don't like is far, far bigger than the list of things they do like. So what on earth do you get them for birthday or Christmas? Well, you could try my book. At the best they'll love it, and the worst they won't - but hey, you had a 50/50% chance of that happening anyway. Scroll down for details of two more of my books.

If you enjoyed reading my work, you may be interested to read my blogs on Goodreads.

JUMPING in the PUDDLES of LIFE

My latest book, affectionately know as PUDDLES, is out now. 56 pages of verse. Funny. Spiritual. Uplifting. You'll find something for everyone here. The perfect gift for someone, or a great little treat for you. Go on! Treat yourself. It's available with either full colour photographs, or with plain print pages, to suit every budget. You can buy it as a traditional hardback, or paperback, or you can download it to your iPad from the Blurb link in the module above. You can also download to your iPad from Apple iBookstore. Just search "Loretta Livingstone" and it will take you straight to my books. Or, even easier, click on the picture and it will take you straight to the iBookstore where you can buy the fab version with loads of colour pictures. As an iBook it is even cheaper than a paperback. Bargain!

I just saw this idea on somebody else's lens (Favoured1, I hope you don't mind me borrowing your idea) and it seemed like a good idea to find out more about how this works.

Whilst it is not permissible to use these photographs (or any of my lens content) without my prior consent, you may use them as a reference (only one per item please) as long as I am clearly identified as the creator, and there is a backlink added to direct to my lens and my books, and as long as you have received my permission to do so.

Just a couple of reviews I received:

Fire and Ice

Thanks so much for the books, they arrived today. Once opened, I delved into my copy - I'm in awe. It's exquisite. The poems are so full of feeling, and mean so much, and the photography complements them.

S.L. (UK)

Fire and Ice

This is a must read. It will make you laugh and inspire you. If you haven't ordered a copy, please do. I love mine.

A.G. (USA)

Hopes, Dreams & Medals

Loretta has such a fantastic range. Her poems can be faithful, inspirational, funny or just plain cute. I'm a big fan of the Olympics and sports in general, and I could find so many of my own emotions in these poems. My Boy is one of my favorites because it describes me, the true soccer mom, to a T! And King of Speed is just without a doubt my younger son! Thank you so much Loretta for your beautiful words that express what I often feel but can't describe! Wonderful book!

H.P. (USA)

I am a bit of a Technoklutz, but I have finally been able to make Jumping in the Puddles of Life available on Amazon. I am hoping to add the rest on within a few months.