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 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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    Poems by Ann D. Stevenson

  • A Specular Christmas

    • Published: December 8, 2025

    in Christmas Poems

    My tasks for Christmas have begun
    once the mistletoe's been hung.

    Wrapped up presents under the tree,

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    • Rating 4.25
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    Hi Ann, Christmas can be hard work, it's ok for the children though, I do miss the Christmases of old, but since many of my loved ones have passed on it can never be the same, enjoyed reading...

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  • A Night In The Country

    • Published: November 18, 2025

    in Beauty of Nature Poems

    I hear a muffled creak,
    is that those old oak floors?

    I see some dancing shadows,

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    • Rating 4.80
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    Thank you - it is always so rewarding to receive pleasant comments.

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  • The End Of The Day

    • Published: July 31, 2025

    in Husband Death Poems

    A glass of wine nearby, he sat,
    his spaniel beside him on the grass,
    he flicked away a solitary wasp,
    a buzzard circled overhead.

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    • Rating 4.63
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    Thank you, John. I am struggling on - quite hard as we were together for well over 50 years. However, kind understanding comments like yours do help.

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  • Spring

    • Published: May 5, 2025

    in Spring Poems

    There's a hum from the bees in the air
    which stirs up gentle musings in my mind,
    scented blossom is making me aware
    of certain hidden treasure they may find.

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    • Rating 4.38
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    Oh my goodness, Patricia, you have been busy commenting on my poems lately. So kind and thoughtful - much appreciated. Your good friend, Ann.

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  • I Walk Alone

    • Published: February 25, 2025

    in Husband Death Poems

    A shadow walks beside me 
    in the rising rays
    of the sun
    I turn a corner

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    • Rating 4.00
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    I firmly believe that our passed loved ones are all around us all the time. All we have to do is look around us, at nature, movies, poems, even in our dreams. I am certain that your husband...

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

What a lovely comment, Abimbola. Your encouragement means a great deal to me. Thank you very much indeed.

Very best wishes, Ann.

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

How I love the way Robert Frost writes. Such a treat to read his poem on this site. More please...

Ann

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

My heart goes out to you. I'm just glad you find writing poetry is therapeutic. I found the same when we discovered my husband was terminally ill. Do keep writing. Very best wishes, Ann.

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

Something about this poem really caught my attention. You have used some wonderful phrases. Really special. I must look up and see what else you have written. Best wishes, Ann.

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

Peggy,

I wondered if you write poetry yourself. I don't seem to be able to find any of your work online...

Very best wishes,

Ann

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