Author: Stephen

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• the book title
• the author’s name
• your Library card number

then:

• text or telephone 0743 4637 74

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• email clickandcollect@kirbymuxloelibrary.org

The book will be ready for you to collect on the next opening date.

This poem was written by Kirby Lad, a Library volunteer. We thought you would like to see it. It is very much a poem for our times.

TRANSITION

Sometimes the Earth deigns to remind us, busy as we are,
That any power we think we have is dwarfed by hers (so far).
Let’s not forget the simple truth, we’re drawn from mother Earth,
The same star stuff that made our planet formed us at our birth.

How is it that we came to this, forgetful of our place
As part of nature’s pool of life, neglected in our haste
To get there first, to have it all, destroying as we go
The building blocks of sky above, the soil and sea below.

So here we stand so strong and tall, commanding land and sea,
On high o’er all the worldly creatures that the eye can see.
But hold that thought, as once again, a scene played out before,
Repeats itself, to pause our step, to test our will once more.

A beast we cannot see at all;, in absence of a scope.
One feared before arrives unseen, to take away our hope.
And once again our dread of foes invisible will rise/.
We fear the spread to fellow men will lead to our demise.

With every second counting, each man fighting for his life,
Resources found and hoarded, never mind the cost of strife.
The planet meanwhile, keeping silent vigil over all,
Content to count the years in billions, even as we brawl.

Yet even as the quiet days begin to frame our lives,
Here is the news, it’s been declared, something can help us thrive,
That time spent close to nature, in the forest, on the beach,
Can help to mend our broken spirits, help to heal the breach.

And further yet, as if by magic, pictures sent from space
Show mother Earth in cleaning mode while we pause in our race.
The skies are clearing, air is fresh, repairs are under way
The lid flies off Pandora’s box and hope enters the fray.

Please go to the Review page for an update on Wrigglies. Your help and feedback will be much appreciated.

Have a look at our New Books Page.

We know it may be late for this year, but the Library has a stock of specialist Christmas books, covering various topics.

Between 2 and 4pm each Friday there is a “Beginners Bridge” class held in the community room.
This is a U3A club, so incurs a small annual membership fee. For more information contact Tom Wright via the library.

We’ve had lots of Duke of Edinburgh Awards students in the Library for their volunteering module.  This has been very successful, and these students have a good time and often continue to volunteer after they have completed their hours.  There are lots of different things to do, so if you need a placement, drop into the Library and let us know.  We can take two students at any one time.