He had an early memory of wanting to grow up in order to escape the rules. The belief was that he was confined by age and when older would be released. Only then would he be able to do as he pleased. Shamefully, he still thinks this way, even though adulthood arrived many years ago….
Pressure
A better option Trying to fight In the air Too much pressure Completely dominated Must be precise A physical presence Will he risk it He backs off An obvious target Another opportunity Given away Singing behind Real energy Rising intensity Starting to believe Pick up the pieces Make a case The strongest of them Scores…
Writing
Writing early easing pain Flushing out my hurt Tears at breakfast soak my eyes Addling my mind Live this day Feel the sadness Breathe in, breathe out Exist This is life It will pass What will be Will be
Forty Winks
Forty winks A bunch of fives Twenty three skidoo Numbers are a thing of mine I have one on my shoe Better half Double whammy Dressed up to the nines Fifty-fifty, can’t be sure Forever in two minds Third degree The whole nine yards Two’s company off you go Hang ten with me then give…
Silly or Wise
Is it silly I don’t know To make an error twice It might be silly I don’t know We need a plebiscite Is it silly I don’t know To be two minutes late It might be silly I don’t know On this we should debate Is it wise I don’t know To wear two matching…
In the bag
Newbie on the bus New shoes in the bag First day Anxiety welling First lunch break Banana in the bag Need a clear head Fogged up On the bus going home Day one in the bag Feeling mighty pleased Oh sweet relief
Limerick – Dog
There once was a dog in the park He said can you see me, it’s dark When told to sit still He froze on the hill While fluidly leaving his mark
Ode to BED
I want to throw my bed away Don’t want it anymore I want to sleep outside my head Not barren on the floor I want to live not die like this Without a life to live My bed’s the thing that’s killing me Or is it in my head The bed won’t last, it must…
Disembogue 