I ascend the ladder, filled with determination Brimming with good intentions I poke my head inside It’s chocka Rammed to the rafters, swollen with souvenirs, Articles from each episode or phase of our life. Clothes, books, costumes, Electrical items, wires, Musical instruments lie silenced hoping to be played Neglected cherished detritus A treasure trove andContinue reading “Loft clearance”
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Tuesday night Mcflurry
‘Number 36’ came the adolescent server’s flat, drawn out call Though it could have been any other number It was a Tuesday It wouldn’t be any other night of the week It was just past eight. It was always just past eight when the call would emit some teenage employee’s lips, heralding John’s visit. 19Continue reading “Tuesday night Mcflurry”
Crashlanding
Today, I crashlanded back in reality and, although my injuries will smart for a time, it was the best thing that could have happened to me
Flowers
I bought myself flowers I sometimes do No one else seems to think that I may feel joy to receive them. Two pounds and ninety-nine pence brings joy in spades. Now my supermarket bouquet relaxes in a clear, glass vase I observe it’s stalks, toned legs bathing in crystal waters The green fronds of leavesContinue reading “Flowers”
Entitled
I fucked up, but somehow, without much effort, I truly believe that I can make it ALL YOUR FAULT Because you should have broadcast on the radio or sent an airplane with one of those banners trailing, sending instructions across the sky and maybe then I might not have forgot what it was that IContinue reading “Entitled”
Out of fashion
In, yarn over, out, repeat Single, double, decrease invisible Did I really get that old? Is my life so stale and miserable? I don’t dress like a grandma I don’t think that’s permissable Absorbed by this twee pastime one that others may think risible I make things Of no import That give pleasure Made –Continue reading “Out of fashion”
Effie
She sleeps between my legs She sits atop my lap She follows me around Sometimes we take a nap She treats me as her idol Looks at me with loving eyes She totally adores me She’s a fraction of my size She’s the greatest of companions She never answers back She goes crazy when sheContinue reading “Effie”
Fighting to remember
I am fighting to remember Spontaneous jaunts to exciting destinations Five joyful joyriders squashed into the confines of a bottle-green mini Flying along the M4 Just enough cash in our pockets to cover our share of petrol, any entrance fees plus those all important beers I am fighting to remember The liberty of waking upContinue reading “Fighting to remember”
Hot Days
It’s so hot, I think I’m melting The sun’s rays, they are pelting my skin, and almost smelting any metals that they touch The rain, it has gone missing and I find myself wishing that I could pass the hours fishing for someone, or simply kissing him full on the mouth – with tongues SoContinue reading “Hot Days”
Cake
There was a girl who wanted to have her cake and eat it At first the indulgence felt exciting She gorged on mouthful after mouthful. It still wasn’t enough but it left her feeling sickened With herself She quickly realised that the first, delectable slice would have satisfied her hunger If only she had savouredContinue reading “Cake”
Poetry for Dullards 