My name is James and this personal website is an attempt to archive my writing which predominately is (under a loose banner) poetry
I started writing things down at the age of 17 in 1992, initially with no other idea of plan then to keep a record of my thoughts and feelings. Given my growing up experiences it felt like the perfect way to apply some self help therapy
i could sit here,
and talk of how it used to be
when i used to be a miserable wreck
trying to set my feelings free
how can those days have been the best?
read more Holding Onto the Past – Written Thursday 1st November 2001 (Aged 26)
i have glimpsed death
felt its arms around me
it is not like there is nothing left
or the final sound
read more Deathbed – Written Saturday 27th October 2001 (Aged 26)
i was struck by the memories
and your valentines card
it spoke of how things used to be
what was i to you
what were you to me
read more The Theory Test – Written Friday 5th October 2001 (Aged 26)
now i am here,
it reminds me that times have changed
that time is measured more in years
the furniture is rearranged
and the picture more concise and clear
read more Now I am Here (Untitled and Unfinished Piece) – Written October 2001 (Aged 26)
i want you know how i feel
that is more than words
it is more than gestures
it is about us,
about us being together
and being there for each other
people do not go beyond
they hang onto the mindset
we are all to blame
it is bigger than religion
but it will come down to who is holy
read more It Is Bigger – Written Wednesday 3rd October 2001 (Aged 26)
i snatch my sleep wherever i can
i know what you will say
i hope you can understand
i cannot fight the screams
read more Sleeper – Written Wednesday 3rd October 2001 (Aged 26)
i left home,
i called my childhood
but there was no dialling tone
and my favourite sweetheart
was not at home
read more I Left Home – Written Sunday 30th September 2001 (Aged 26)
there is no time for reason
the world is mad
i will not smile for the president
he just makes me sad
read more No Time to Wonder – Written Sunday 30th September 2001 (Aged 26)
listened to people
and we are so scared
there are to many war games
and we will never be prepared
read more The Alligators – Written Sunday 30th September 2001 (Aged 26)
