Dropped My Intelligence As a Child – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

then i lost my self respect
and important parts of my hope
i dropped my belief
i figured it had fallen between the gaps on some seats

Pomp and Circumstance – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

i do not like their bigotry
that they lug around in bags
that men must not deviate
from football and, let’s be lads

Cannot Be Bothered… – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

acting
like verbal hicks
put them in the rubbish
just lift those lids

Host – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

i like being in love with you
that love is a word
and it does not do us justice
you know i have hunted for other phrases

Stars- Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

I am being hard on myself
or maybe,
this is self deprecating humour
like perfume,
that hangs on a rumour

Flag – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

you have put up balloons
in my, ‘soul’
you have partied with my feelings
you are my cistine chapel
so please paint my ceilings

You Know I Drown in a Drop of Affection – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

of course –
you know a drop of affection drowns me
a snippet of praise
burns me as if it was acid

This is Encouraging – Written Tuesday May 30th 2011 (Aged 36)

have waited –
for someone to find me
to encourage me
to illustrate belief
find me a blanket
when i have chattering teeth

Certain Highs – Written Tuesday 31st may 2011 (Aged 36)

there are certain highs i need
applause,
feelings,
new ventures, new doors
running to the edge
not getting bored

Waiting For You – Written Tuesday 31st May 2011 (Aged 36)

i am waiting for you
filling out my days
with things that pass the time