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Somber swings
Somber swings a dismal edged guillotine severing possibility. t’s a bitter sharp taste to a dream When prospects are soured by reality.
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The wee ones
Their laughter trickled in from the garden. Fairy light decadent bells ringing of innocent mischief. This morn’s wail and tantrums long since replaced by joyous squeals and giddiness so utterly contagious hearts beam and swell berry ripe, bulging with the … Continue reading
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H#9
A lone feather floats composing a symphony cadenza for air
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The Ex-ecutioner
Had I known our final walk was to the gallows I would have counted the steps. You gave nothing away no last requests. The noose looped round my neck; I leaned to kiss. Trapdoor released; you turned from my lips. … Continue reading
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She loves me or not.
She loves me. She loves me not. But what of the petals faith has forgot? Of those that fell before the final plucked prediction, can one among them foretell of her heart’s true conviction?
From a Wish
From a wish to the wings of a breath, to candle’s flicker and flame’s sudden death, travelling smoke trails transcending as it dissipates into the ether in good faith; and the wisher filled with hope, waits
day looms
From the soft pastel fabrics of dawn to the ghostly hue textiles of twilight the day dresses solely for the night.
Thoughtful Poets
Poets are philosophers who sometimes rhyme.
the weave our hearts sew
Her hand rests snug in mine synchronized fingers slip into perfect symmetry of interlocking flesh and bone. Lightly knuckles fold an affectionate clamp. Tips softly caress then settle, thumbs overlap crux over hinge. Her delicate palm, tender smooth, lays engulfed … Continue reading
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Different roads
The sweep of road, a gradient line seldom walked. The stretch of a mile. Few cars hug the rising bend in the morning; by evening they descend. And in between the bulk of day scarce are the travellers passing that … Continue reading
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sister brother
Hindsight’s the sister of regret “What ifs” tease attempts to forget. Random objects mirror moments of reflection Dejection’s the brother of rejection.
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Perfection
The perfect someone does exist it’s our standards that are flawed
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shadow tears
Wilting shadows weep for the company of night lacking comprehension they only exist where there’s light
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Thank you all
Just want to say a big THANK YOU to everybody for your very kind support, encouraging words and for taking the plunge on my little book So, Hugs all round and thank you, again. I really do appreciate it. all … Continue reading
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Tired eyes
I recognise those tired eyes with fond recollections how we made them so by the lush warmth of the fireside through the night: decadent movements. Oh, how those eyes and your body glowed.
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86,400
86,400 seconds in a day, yet it took just three of them to make mine; one for every word you said, “I love you.”
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Private conversation
Shhh…. quietly. Our bodies have missed each other. Let’s let them catch up uninterrupted
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Charlock, buttercups, clovers and more
Charlock, buttercups, clovers and more For the lonely, for the loveless, for the forgotten and overlooked, for the discarded and trodden on, for the neglected, for the ignored and mocked, for societies weeds, for circumstantial weeds. For you outcasts are … Continue reading
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Such things
How to talk of such things When suitable words make a game of hiding; verbs and adjectives are not rich enough in describing? How to speak of such things When a brittle voice trembles in the mentioning, Tongue tied trickery … Continue reading
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For the lesser praised.
We sidestepped the stars and became engulfed with the vast nothingness of space without which they could not shine. We avoided roses and carnations and gave ourselves over to the earth from which they sprang. We ignored the music, but … Continue reading
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Aftertaste
His stomach grovelled for sustenance His skull rattled like marbles in a spray can He didn’t dare guess the aftertaste marinating his pallet and tongue With bladder on the verge of rupture And eyes aching: blinded my the midday sun … Continue reading
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Come walk with me
Come Walk with me Let us stroll together, you and I, Just the two of us, Away from here for a spell. Let us link arms, or hold hands, or simply walk Side by side. Nowhere too far Nothing too … Continue reading
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Let shadows be shadows
For all those who work for the good of scientific advancement Be it medical, technological or environmental There are others who claim it is their right to unravel Any particle that hints of something magical Can we not hold on … Continue reading
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Abandoned Cobwebs
Abandoned cobwebs left to gather dust. Draped gossamer rags Discarded and forgotten with the lost and found In the cloakroom that is the attic. Suspended between rafters and roof tiles. Clinging wistfully from all surfaces Impartial to texture, shape or … Continue reading
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Three quick ones
(The problem with eavesdropping) We get annoyed when our neighbour’s scream, fight and shout We get frustrated when we can’t clearly hear what it’s all about (Tempting faith) Black leggings stretched beyond design Snooze button pressed for the third time … Continue reading
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The Spectator
Perched on the edge of his seat Leaning over his knees His jaw line is busy working Constantly gnawing teeth Unconsciously, he spits out insults or encouragements As his patience is put to the test His elbows dig deeply Into … Continue reading
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Mutiny on the driveway
The driveway from her house was a gangplank overhanging a lonely sea In vain, he looked over his shoulder as the door slammed with finality. The mutiny happened quickly he was exiled and forever banished All tethers had been severed … Continue reading
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More harm than good
Dusty flakes from the butterfly’s wings Powdered her palm with a silky sheen She feared she had wounded the fragile thing After saving it from the tangle of the mesh screen Or had it come for one final stay To … Continue reading
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This one is for Gwyneth
I had an unconscious coupling once It was the best weekend of my life that I will never remember
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Homecoming
The children excitedly scream while leaping about the floor. Giddy with delight, they scamper for position behind the front door. Laden down with grocery bags and exhausted from her day, Mum’s swamped with hugs and kisses before she is in … Continue reading
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Squirrels
Squirrels bummed titbits off the tourists Who in turn oohed and awed at their cuteness While slowly raising cameras to capture images Of the grey bushed tailed rodents Before they skittered away To the safety of the treetop canopy
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It can be a little sad to see them grow
They are starting to grow and I am so, so proud of them With every little achievement they succeed, they are blooming. But a selfish part of me silently cries Because I am becoming less and less needed in their … Continue reading
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15 Silly bits of Questioning
• Should trespassers be welcomed because there is money to be had in a good prosecution? • How long do you have to stand in one place before it is considered loitering? • Is it more logical to put a … Continue reading
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Four years of Anger.
There is anger, there, in her movements. In the loudness of each trudged step. In the rough handling of inanimate objects. There is anger in her words. Each syllable designed to cut and puncture. Each consonant rasped, Each vowel stretched … Continue reading
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Two terrible Silly Bits of news
1…..Award winning agriculturist Miles Fansworth donated his record-breaking 123lb swede to the National Library last night. During the presentation ceremony he was quoted as saying, “There’s a turnip for the books.” 2….In other news, Bootylicious singer Beyonce Knowles has successfully … Continue reading
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Eight second rule.
Eight second rule. One second for a glimpse. Two seconds for a peek. Three seconds for a glance. Four seconds for a look. Five seconds for a gawk. Six seconds for a stare. Seven seconds for an ogle. Eight seconds … Continue reading
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Saturday 2.47p.m.
Rushing static free, The dodge and weave The sidestep and double shuffle Outer clothes brush and flap a ruffle Ever so slightly. “Cant be late.” Carving through the crowd: Pedestrian verses pedestrians The slow drooling cumbersome ones who stop Who … Continue reading
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