Archive for the 'Poems' Category

The Writer

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

Thinking thoughts the writer sits Pen poised But the words do not escape into ink Wedged as they are within Craniums dark gapping grasp Maybe a pint would help or chips or a walk Another day gone The Muse – a let down once more

The Sound

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

This ribbon of sound Was unbound Splitting it was found Twisted folded around To make a mound Knew which pound… of flesh was bound To sink down To form the word, a sound The ribbon of sound Was found A narrative of life Bound in the unbound This Ribbon of sound.

The Sentinels

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

New and pinkly lean they stand Wood like sentinels, puncturing jaded sky A mockery of the trunk, craggy bark Green coated and split within Grass bright studded with daffodils Covering a floor, so out of place Against a back drop of snow drenched hills

Dark Radiant

Saturday, December 21st, 2013

The dark radiant, Night is sick, Within possibilities, Trembles with fear, Of the undefined.

Cirencester’s First Christmas Slam

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

Last year I had a great time at the first Poetry Slam to be held in Cirencester. It was organised by the fab Marcus Moore and Sara-Jane Arbury and was lots of fun. Of course I did not score very high but that is not why I go to them – this was my third […]

Breathing

Thursday, November 28th, 2013

Breathing life… breathing fire – I want to sleep upon this pyre, In this time and in this place – I love the whole of the human race

Drain

Thursday, November 21st, 2013

A cascade of moments that may be a life, a drain, a drain of resource pain and thought and me strung up upon myself

Never Give Up

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Dreams are for making, not breaking don’t let them decay away, it may seem impossible but you’ll find a way.

Kittens

Thursday, November 7th, 2013

Crash bang thump, A noise & what do I see? Little black and whites, staring at me!

A Recipe for Riot

Monday, October 28th, 2013

Take one apathetic, peaceful, book-loving student body intent on learning Tenderise with cuts and broken promises Optionally add agent provocateur/thug type – this speeds the reaction but is not necessary due to using the kettling technique – guaranteed to bring anyone to a slow violent boil Sprinkle in a portion of police – ill-equipped and […]