and i do not need to freeze to death
just so i can catch your breath
what happened to all those standards
that i set myself,
Tag: being young
New Dawn – Written Sunday 28th January 1996 (Aged 20)
i want a new dawn
even though i cannot be sure
i hope tomorrow that i will wake up –
and know where i am going wrong
What Have We Got? – Written Sunday 28th January 1996 (Aged 20)
what chance do we stand
if we are both so confused
and neither of us can understand
Rapscallion – Written Friday 2nd February 1996 (Aged 21)
a melding of two minds
invaded by a mischievous rapscallion
one who would only bathe in their jealously
Kick in the Teeth – Written February 1996 (Aged 20)
i would like you to get out of my life
just get out, i do not need you
i did give you a little respect
and i got in return was a kick in the teeth
Super Phasing – Written January 1996 (Aged 20)
you are not so amazing
super phasing,
redemption –
it is up for contention
Chateau of Glass – Written January 1996 (Aged 20)
in a chateau of glass
you recline and dine
and you are never caught out
as you move so fast
Trying to Get Some Light – Written Monday 29th January 1996 (Aged 21)
did you need the energy
just to get out of all those places
did you see the sunshine
or just funny faces?
Dedicated Passion – Written Monday 30th December 2019 (Aged 44)
when i was young
the song appeared to have –
an infinite number of verses
and i thought –
it would go on and on
but as the music faded
i realised, sadly, it doesn’t last too long
Sit With Me – March 1998
I was caught by stark reality
no one knew why I was doing this
I made no pledge
so sit with me on the edge
The Boy Behind The Glasses. Poetry and Writing 