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From the calloused hands of a former coal miner emerges a heartfelt collection that reminds us that even in life's toughest terrains, there is light to be found. Life is Mostly Fun is a tapestry of poems that spin tales of joy, wonder, and yes, the occasional hurdles that prove no match for an unshakeable spirit. With a keen eye for the quirks and humour that colour our everyday existence, the author invites you to join him on a romp through sunny vignettes that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Yet he also digs deep, unearthing profound truths about our shared human experience that will resonate long after the final line. Whether finding magic in the mundane or plumbing the depths of the soul, these verses celebrate life in all its messy, luminous glory.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAustin Macauley Publishers
Release dateOct 11, 2024
ISBN9781035873777
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Stephen Howell
Steve, a former coal miner who spent years working at the coal face, raised a family of three with his wife Jane. Now, he enjoys writing about his life experiences, including humorous anecdotes from those formative years.
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Life Is Mostly Fun - Stephen Howell
About the Author
Steve, a former coal miner who spent years working at the coal face, raised a family of three with his wife Jane. Now, he enjoys writing about his life experiences, including humorous anecdotes from those formative years.
Dedication
To my wife Jane and my sister Julie who encouraged me to write some poems. They both had more faith in me than I had in myself.
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Stephen Howell 2024
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Our Land
This is the place where Dragons live
You may think that’s not true
Cos on a cold dark winters night
I’ve seen more than just a few
They like to stay high in the sky
And barely out of sight
But if you look a little closer
You can see them all in flight
When a storm is raging
And the clouds are getting higher
It’s not the lightning that you see
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