The Celtic Light Parade

I wrote this poem a long time ago, in another world and another job.  I had helped to organise the very first celtic Light parade in the St. Thomas ward of Swansea as their Community Development Officer and wrote this poem in celebration of that event for the local community newsletter which I also had helped to set up as well.

The Celtic Light Parade

Families leaned in awe against their garden walls,
As the procession went past with candle lit balls.
Each lantern parade was boldly announced,
Drawing more viewers, even babies, who bounced.

In Maesteg Park did the processions met,
To look upon this sight was a treat.
A circle of living light did the lanterns create,
Their bearers waiting for events to placate.

Arabic dancers jingled their bell belted hips,
As men looked on not a word on their lips.
A juggler of flame entertained one and all,
Children stood bedazzled by the sight of it all.

More young ladies, street dancers, they claimed,
Entertained the onlookers to much acclaim.
The night wore on and people departed,
Reluctantly dousing their hand crafted lanterns.

Little babies, heads nodding, asleep in prams
Were gently guided home, as they dreamed on.
If only for a moment we could see their dreams,
And look once more upon those candle lit balls

Written by the Kilvey Shaman

Nealry at the next landmark

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO POST ——IEUAN HAS NOW LOST 2.1 LB IN 2 WEEKS

Well last week I was ill (Man Flu)……And as we all know Men are terrible when they are ill.  The biggest babies on the planet.  And I am no exception to that rule (It must be genetics).

End result of me being ill was an increase in weight of about 6lb, hence the reason why I have been very quiet on the weight update front, if it aint good news then it aint worth telling.  So now I have some good news.  After spending time in the gym and the pool over the last 4 days, as intense as I can get it to be honest, almost passing out even, I now have good news.

Not only have I lost the extra weight but I have managed to go below it to a new time LOW (?)….

I am now (Drum roll please) 17stone…….wait for it………2.5lb

Ok maybe I should of made you all sit down first, it is quite amazing….

All kidding aside, I am just so close to that 16ston something landmark I can taste it in the air (or was that the pasta from earlier).

On another interesting note I have just been to tesco shopping for clothing for myself and have downsized in all relevant clothing sections.  I just spray painted a pair of 38 inch waist jeans on and am wearing size L TShirt and size L Trunks (Just to show it all of better ladies)

So here is me sitting here in my new clothes loving you all

G

Family SlimPlan ???

OK I want to carry out a motivational experiment with my son Ieuan, so to that effect I have created his own ticker tape on his facebook page and will keep a track of his weight on my blog too

So without further adue(?) here are todays scores on the doors

May 7th 2009

Ieuan                 Gareth

Height               4ft 8.5                 5ft 6.5

Weight              11st 9.1lb           17st 4.7

Wrist                 6.75 inches       7 inches

Neck                 15 inches             16 inches

Waist                40 inches            48 inches

Chest                43 inches            48 inches

Come back next week for an update on the situation