there was something –
in the letter you sent me
that was desperately sad
Tag: poems
Why Does This Hurt So? – Written Saturday 8th July 2006 (Aged 31)
why does this hurt so?
lean on my spirit
and i pull on my rope
or inner hope
why does this hurt so?
A Mother’s Love – Written Saturday 8th July 2006 (Aged 31)
i reached out
to my natural source
as children do
a mother’s love
Truthful Bones – Written Saturday 8th July 2006 (Aged 31)
i have truthful bones
We Were So Young – Written Saturday 8th July 2006 (Aged 31)
it seems so long ago
hot days with blistered feet
aberdeen in the snow
the night with the christmas tree
should we stay, or should we go
I Watched You Dance – Written Saturday 8th July 2006 (Aged 31)
i stood by the back door
i lent against the frame
i watched you dance
and the sun go down on your smile
Jack Has Sunlight – Written Saturday 8th July 2006 (Aged 31)
jack has sunlight
it shines in his eyes
it shines in his smile
an oil drum rainbow
Day and Night – Written August 2004 (Aged 29)
i have gone through this life
never quite fitting in
and making the best of a bad job
it is weary resignation
to a funny old lot
so those closest
have to always know the shape of my hands
Past The Decade (The 1990’s Day) – Written November 1995 (Aged 20)
i wonder about the 1990’s day
is it a case of, grab your friend
simply because it is a sign of peace
or is it because some think this is the end
Surprise Box – Written November 1995 (Aged 20)
you never know what is going to be
never know what is round the corner
never know, you may bump into me
tomorrow is the surprise box
