Merry Christmas

Sorry for the lack of recent posts, I have been trying unsuccessfully to beat a cold. However I couldn't let this day pass without wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!

South Norwood at Night Covered with Snow

South Norwood seen from my bedroom window,

the streets, houses and cars covered by snow.

Snow, Car Crashes and Chaos - South Norwood in Snow

Last night it snowed , although some parts of London didn’t get any snow, It snowed in South Norwood, with some disastrous results.

Below are a few snaps of the snow near where I live... some people love snow, I’m not one of them!

Why is that tree in my way?

Regents Park Street - Christmas Lights

Regents Streets Christmas Lights on a rainy evening.

The Morning Commute - London Underground

Taken with my blackberry Bold.

Jounery to work using the London Underground.

The London Ice Bear - Trafalgar Square London

Copenhagen is the city on everyone’s lips. The climate change summit which aims to start to resolve the effects of Global warming by getting the governments of our world to make cuts in CO2 emmissions. We all need to focus our minds to what we all need to do to reduce our carbon foot print.

The London Ice Bear is in Trafalgar Square from Friday 11 December until Sunday 20 December, slowly melting over that time to reveal a dramatic bronze skeleton.Inspired by the Arctic landscape, it’s a life-sized representation of a male polar bear in hunting pose.Everyone is invited to touch the ice sculpture. Artist Mark Coreth hopes that by touching this sculpture audiences can become sculptors themselves and make a direct connection with the bear and its icy Arctic kingdom, now under threat from man-made climate change. It will also, of course, have an impact on how quickly the Ice Bear melts – just as we can all have an influence on the rate of global warming.

Do your bit and reduce your carbon footprint.

For ideas of what you can do click HERE

Happy Blogoversary - Trojan's Corner is One today

After 420 posts, 63 followers and 365 days, Trojan's Corner has reached it's first birthday.

I have really enjoyed showing my photographs, poetry and video blogs to a wider audience.

Thank you for your support and comments and especially a massive thank you to the following followers!

Sally's World
Sell car
Gloria's Spanish View
Christopher Raun Leth
My name is Erin

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com

Thanks again!

Happy Birthday! Much Love, Trojan

I am lucky to be surrounded by lots of great and inspirational women in my life. They both lived through challenging times whilst living life to the full. Today is their birthday and today I have dedicated this post in their honour - Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday Grandma

The above picture was taken last year on the American Independence day (July 4th) in Miami, USA. My aunt, uncle and grandma took me to watch the firework display at Biscayne, Miami.

I just bought the hat that I'm wearing from a cuban shop and we decided to take a picture together. My grandma is a lovely, super woman.

Love you and I hope to see you in the new year.

Have a great birthday Sally.

Happy Birthday Sally!

To my regular readers, you would be aware of my great friend Sally. She is the author of the wonderful blog Sally's World. Please pop over and give her some birthday love.

The above picture was taken when we went to a salsa ball, our shared love.

We had a great time and we danced the night away.

Have a great birthday Sally.

Morning has broken - Surrey, UK

A winters morning in Worplesdon, Surrey

Photo taken by JLS

M&M's World - Orlando, Florida

Me and a huge M&M.

Happy Birthday Don

I have dedicated today's post to Don who's birthday is today. Don loves his deserts and I hope he gets a big cake later today. I’ll be seeing him this coming weekend. So Happy birthday Don.
Much love , Trojan

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince -

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is now released on DVD today.

below is my review of the film. Although I have read the book, it has been pointed out to me that

the film does make some departures from the original.

However I did enjoy the film and especially after watching the recent Twilight film ,

this series is really good.

I Believe I can Fly - The Story of Aaron Stephenson

Yesterday It was Aaron's Birthday. He would have been 18 if he was still us today. The world still turns round even when we lose even we lose someone special. Sally wrote a book documenting her son's life. Its called I believe I can fly. I along with Sally put together the below video illustrating the snapshots of his life.

Below is a short poem, dedicated to Sally. I hope she likes it.

Close your eyes and believe

hold my hand

and lets go on a journey where you

make dreams com true

You believed in me

that I could fly

Throw off the shackles that this world has held me

you showed me love

Your showed me strength

Your gave me wings

and together we flew

high so high

I believed I could fly

Because I had you to believe in me

I Believe I Can Fly

Written by Trojan Gayle

© 2009 T.Gayle, all rights reserved

Remembering Someone We Lost - Happy Birthday Aaron

Happy Birthday Aaron - although you are gone your not forgotten.

Today I have posted a video recorded last year of our thoughts on remembrance.

I wrote this poem in the memory of the people that I have lost in recent years.

I wrote this from their point of view.

As I saw the tear disappear down your face

I realized at once

I was going, going

Gone

As I felt the warmth leave my body

Like a leak in my soul,

Slipping away, away from my grasp

I was going, going

Gone

Feeling your breathe

Feeling your hold

Is fading, fading

Please don't leave me

Gone

Distant voices I can’t hear you

Why can’t you hear me

Don’t go, don’t go

Gone

Floating away

Feel no pain

Peace at last

I now say good bye

I love you and I will miss you

Going Going

Gone

I realise that I live in your

heart and your memories

and it then I realise that although I've gone.

I still live on

In you.

Gone

Written by Trojan Gayle

© 2009 T.Gayle, all rights reserved

Friday Flower - Whitehorse Meadow

A simple white flower in Whitehorse Meadow

Miami Dreams

I really love Miami and for so many reasons.
The weather, beaches, shopping and most of all my family.
Been thinking about going on holiday in the New Year as I really need a break from it all and Miami is looking like the tonic I need!

The below picture was taken a few years back and it shows the approach to the beach.
I really like this photo as the actual beach is just beyond sight, but i can almost smell and feel the ocean as i think back.

Miami dreams,

is where the sky is blue,

the sand is white

and the sea is warm

I often close my eyes and dream of Miami

as it holds a certain kind of magic for me

© 2009 T.Gayle, all rights reserved.

Simon the Cat - Cat Man Do

I have discovered a series of cartoons called Simon the Cat. If you have a cat you will relate to it and like me should find it hilarious.

The picture below is of my cat Cee, looking very innocent and sweet, however, he has tendency to scream the place down in the wee hours of the morning to be let out or to be fed.

World Aids Day - Protect yourself and have safe sex

Today is Worlds Aids Day. I had planned to post a video post talking about the important issues surrounding people living with HIV/AIDS but due to techinical diffulties I was not able to.

Instead I have posted a post recorded last year with fellow blogger Sally (from Sally's World).
Please feel free to post your thoughts on the topic and any stories that you like to share with the wider public.

I have also posted a general information video -
Please protect yourself and have safe sex.

Wear a Red Ribbon!

A Flock of Geese - Taking a Stroll

A Flock of geese taking a stroll in St James Park

TO CANADA GEESE

By Belle Schmidt

There is no traffic jam in the sky

when you spread your wings and fly

south along a boundless,

trackless pathway.

In undulating V-formation

unerringly you cross the nation,

wings waving to people far below.

Day after day,

like a precision drill team,

sun catching your feathers’ gleam,

in and out you weave and waver;

but never stray.

Your hoarse honking, its purpose clear,

although strident to our ear,

conveys to the flock aloft;

there’s no delay.

Guided along by an unseen force,

you follow an instinctive course,

and make us beneficiaries

of this wondrous display.

The London Eye and the Houses of Parliament - London

Circle of Wonder

In the shadow of political power,

stands the wheel,

where,

love can blossom,

horizons broaden,

dreams born,

take a ride

on the circle of wonder

in an ancient city

close your eyes

make your wish

you never know

it just may come true!

© 2009 T.Gayle, all rights reserved.

A Poem For You

A Poem For You

Just the thought of you,

brings a smile to my face,

the guiltiest of pleasure,

those treasured memories,

beating hearts,

skips, quivers,shakes,

tattooed with your name,

tattooed with love

your green brown eyes,

brown velvet skin,

your secret smile,

it is all about you.

its all about my love,

for you

© 2009 T.Gayle, all rights reserved.