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
Tag: poetry
Reinvent My Wheel – Written Tuesday 23rd June 2009 (Aged 34)
the emotional suicide
the tearing up of scrolls
the redundant inside
the needing hold
The Skittles of Self Esteem – Written Sunday 29th December 2019 (Aged 44)
when you have been treated appallingly
how do you resolve that inside?
do you chase personal justice –
or does it have to lie
Articulate Dreams (Originally Untitled) – Written June 2009 (Aged 34)
when you articulate dreams
you have the kind of stardom
that makes vaudeville stars
turn in their grave
Comfort Inside – Written Sunday 29th December 2019 (Aged 44)
speak truth to power
but beware,
if their ears are not covered
do not stand up
with genuine care
they will force you to sit back down
and of course, provide the chair
Love – Written June 2009 (Aged 34)
people want love
like they want coffee
instant and neatly poured
they hope it will set them free
if only they are adored
A Place Where We Fit – Written Sunday 29th December 2019 (Aged 44)
where do it fit
where do i belong
a lifetime spent
trying to prove people wrong
but about what
some question once known
but now forgot
Love and Hate – Written June 2009 (Aged 34)
as i clung on
i became aware of my reality
they kissed and cuddled
and never noticed i was a fatality
Thinking – Written Saturday 28th December 2019 (Aged 44)
if only i could
too much thinking
and it will not swim away
help me today
let me get away
Bouncing Ball – Written Wednesday 15th January 2020 (Aged 44)
especially when –
the road is downhill
and the ball keeps on bouncing
no matter how you feel
