At the start of my sentence in two thousand and sevenI misunderstood the gravity of the step that I was takingPropelled by a wanderlust; a desire to join the throngI dived into the waters though the current was far too strongFor a will as weak as mine to rebuff this new temptation. Eleven years on,Continue reading “Online incarceration”
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Gut instinct
My gut instinct tells me that something is very wrong, that they have been busy twisting truths to make us submit and play along My gut instinct tells me that we can’t deny what’s here But if we ponder all the consequences Which is really the most severe? My gut instinct tells me that emotionsContinue reading “Gut instinct”
To the boy with the bruised ego
This poem is very personal and at the time felt quite raw. For the record, the ‘boy’ could be anyone. I think it pricked at some consciences and I was glad of that though, originally, it was only penned to share with one person! I wrote this for my daughter Mali and for any girlContinue reading “To the boy with the bruised ego”
Wishful thinking
Another non-storyIn the NewsWho slept with whom?Who’s got new shoes? Who cares?Not meWant the storiesWe can’t see Too much bullshitEvery dayCausing usTo look away Sold liesThe hidden truthDespairing forOur hopeless youth Life is fastBut days are slowAs on the gravy trainWe go Round in circlesIn our attemptsTo reach fulfilmentBe content Too much distractionNot enough sleepAllContinue reading “Wishful thinking”
Silly little ditty
I basically made this up spontaneously last night so it’s a bit throwaway but my friends seemed to like it. Pratting about! I’m sat here in my bedand I should be going to sleepBut I can’t drag myself off facebookI’m just too fucking weak. My eyelids they are heavyAnd my eyes have started to stingIContinue reading “Silly little ditty”
Retirement Plan
I wrote this 2 years ago. I am quite a long way off of retirement but when I get there I have plans! I am a wannabe crusty. Retirement Plan I want dreadlocksOld, grey dreads with brightly coloured wool.They will be longbut not too longso that I can put them upand they will be aContinue reading “Retirement Plan”
Suffocation by media
I am definitely my own worst enemy. I feel increasingly angered by the current situation, not so much because it’s happening but more so because there is absolutely no escape from it. And by ‘it’ I am not talking about the virus itself but the communications flowing forth because of it. Of course, I bemoanContinue reading “Suffocation by media”
My one desire
Ask me what I desire the most in my humble life right now And I would honestly proceed to tell you that I don’t need extra money I don’t care for a shiny new car My house is just about big enough for the four of us I lack neither food nor clothes nor meansContinue reading “My one desire”
Fatigued
If I see one more report about Covid 19 I’ll probably scream Or kick in the TV
Short story
Over the summer I participated in a creative writing course. I was supposed to complete it in time for my return to work but you know how life gets busy. Predictably, it ended up spilling over slightly into the new term. The final assessment piece is a 1000 word short story which we shared withContinue reading “Short story”
Poetry for Dullards 