Ann D. Stevenson

Ann D. Stevenson

About Ann D. Stevenson

Ann D. Stevenson only began writing after she retired, when she joined a Writing for Well-Being course. It was during a difficult time, as her husband had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She found writing very therapeutic, more especially poetry. It was a real boost to her morale when Family Friend Poems began publishing her poems.
Ann was married for well over 50 years, but sadly is now widowed. However, she is lucky enough to have two happily married children and four grandchildren. She now lives in The Cotswolds in the UK. In the past, Ann has worked as a teacher, helped in a children’s home and spent some time as a PA.
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  • Remembrance

    • Published: November 5, 2024

    in War Poems

    (The book I've been reading rests on my knee,
    you sleep.) (Wendy Cope)

    I am trying to read, I cannot sleep,

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  • The Clocks Have All Stopped

    • Published: October 25, 2024

    in Husband Death Poems

    (He used to wind them
    once a week.)

    A dark oak clock

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    • Votes 11
    • Rating 4.09
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    Pat, thank you, thank you, thank you for getting it. You always connect to my emotions that create the poem in the first place. You are a very special person. Ann x

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  • She Tried To Fit In

    • Published: September 8, 2024

    in Aging Poems

    To find room
    for her flannel nighties,
    a well-worn woollen dressing gown,
    her furry slippers

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    Oh Pat,

    I sometimes think if it wasn't for people like you I might just give up writing poetry. I get so low when my poems don't receive any votes. In fact I tried to get one deleted,...

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  • It's A Dog's Life

    • Published: August 12, 2024

    in Pet Friend Poems

    My beloved canine friend
    life's not how it used to be
    you no longer hear my whistle
    and just keep on running free.

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    Oh Pat,

    You are always so encouraging. Any comments from you mean a great deal, as I have such enormous respect for your poetry. I do hope you are keeping well. It's been such a joy...

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  • A Lasting Memory

    • Published: July 24, 2024

    in Falling in Love Poems

    It was not the sight of a night sky
    bejewelled with numerous stars,
    nor the whisperings from the waves.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 2 months ago

Hi Alan

Yes, we have very similar stories. I too had been married for 58 years. Like you, I have also done a creative writing course since retirement. I very much look forward to reading more of your work.

Very best wishes,
Ann

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 2 months ago

Cynthia,

Thank you for your kind words - it means a lot to me as I love the way you write.

Very best wishes,
Ann

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 2 months ago

I've just been reading more of your poems. This one, like many of your other poems, relates to how I feel. I, like you, get great comfort from other poets on Family Friends. Writing about my feelings during my husband's terminal illness and subsequent death, was a great help to me, as I understand it was for you too. Very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 2 months ago

I remember it well! You have captured it all beautifully. Very best wishes, Ann.

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  • Ann D. Stevenson, Gloucestershire, UK
  • 2 months ago

I'm so sorry - it's terrible to lose someone you love, whether it's death or separation. My husband died over a year ago and I still miss him dreadfully - like you, I wish I had spent more time telling him how much he was loved by me.

Very best wishes, Ann.

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