Friday, 31 July 2020
fishes tears
Clarkwood, Acacia wood, and Tarradale
and their hard working crew
an area searched in a bitter gale
but lost without a clue
no flotsam on the rolling sea
no debris or slick of oil
no route or course to foresee
to assist the searchers toil
all the sea is just fishes tears
the land is barren grief
fish must be caught for hungry heirs
too proud for poor relief
just one more time to cast the net
catch all before the storm
one last time to easy the debt
that a good haul can transform
on the land the grieving stand
under a promenade canopy
there are no wooden casks to touch
just flowers thrown on the sea
Mr Twitter
Mr. Twitter lord of the right
with intelligence he will fight
sending insults though the night
it's a freedom of speech to incite
but only if you're blond and white
refugee
amidst the rubble that once was home
sobbing they cry and cry
with broken lives they set off to roam
under the bombers sky
they duck at every passing plane
in ditches often lie
walking onward feet blistered pain
security gone awry
there is a rumour there is a camp
where food is had for free
and so with many others tramp
to beg on bended knee
children hungry that can not move
all energy is spent
but refugees they still have to prove
they are of good intent
where is the help where is the food
where is security
now rich lands are not in the mood
to show humanity
looking at pages
USA border patrol
are checking facebook pages
to see if you are political
or have rants and rages
are you so unwelcoming
in the home of democracy
to infringe our basic human rights
is political hypocrisy
John
The sweat breaks out upon John’s brow
To cool arms back and face
Saline rivulets freely flow
In crevices and folds do trace
John moves with a rhythmic bound
The scythe cuts deep and low
The stalks cut lay upon the ground
In a river pattern flow
The hard and manual work embarked
Liberate the mind to wonder
Of ancient thinkers beliefs talked
Of times way back in yonder
Of Common-sense the Rights of Man
Of Paine, Mill, and Biko
Lilburn, Marx, Chateaubriand
Machiavelli Hobbs and Cicero
He takes his break upon the mound
To watch nature and to wonder
The ants and insects roam the ground
The bees and flies that hover
In Hill top cottage on the moor
His hearts desire doth dwell
Janet is her name and sure
Her beauty he can tell
In hill top cottage on the moor
The petals decayed and fallen
Lay where they scatter on the floor
The stalks and water rotten
Robert left three weeks ago
To seek fortune in the town
With towns Girls she worries though
The thoughts do get her down
He left gifts of written prose and
Wild posy watered by rain
She tended flowers by her hand
Poetry read and read again
In field and back to work John rose
As She watches from window bay
A hope of marriage he will propose
Will she marry John - no way!
To cool arms back and face
Saline rivulets freely flow
In crevices and folds do trace
John moves with a rhythmic bound
The scythe cuts deep and low
The stalks cut lay upon the ground
In a river pattern flow
The hard and manual work embarked
Liberate the mind to wonder
Of ancient thinkers beliefs talked
Of times way back in yonder
Of Common-sense the Rights of Man
Of Paine, Mill, and Biko
Lilburn, Marx, Chateaubriand
Machiavelli Hobbs and Cicero
He takes his break upon the mound
To watch nature and to wonder
The ants and insects roam the ground
The bees and flies that hover
In Hill top cottage on the moor
His hearts desire doth dwell
Janet is her name and sure
Her beauty he can tell
In hill top cottage on the moor
The petals decayed and fallen
Lay where they scatter on the floor
The stalks and water rotten
Robert left three weeks ago
To seek fortune in the town
With towns Girls she worries though
The thoughts do get her down
He left gifts of written prose and
Wild posy watered by rain
She tended flowers by her hand
Poetry read and read again
In field and back to work John rose
As She watches from window bay
A hope of marriage he will propose
Will she marry John - no way!
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
another war
They said that he was clever
and he would sort it out
coming from a business school
and he's so devout
thinks that God has sent him
and a mission he will lead
so he'll squeeze the bankers
until the rocks will bleed
likes to keep a floosie
shows he's full of charm
and does all his best deals
by twisting of your arm
there might be a depression
but we've been there before
the only way to make it great
is start another war
another war
the divorce was not his fault
although he's had two
the new wife is so shaky
but for now will have to do
but she's not in the white house
that's for just his mates
that concrete over national parks
to build more estates
he likes to dress so colourful
always seen in black
he doesn't like those people
from Iran or Iraq
so he will close off the borders
and not let in any more
but says the best security
is start another war
another war
and he would sort it out
coming from a business school
and he's so devout
thinks that God has sent him
and a mission he will lead
so he'll squeeze the bankers
until the rocks will bleed
likes to keep a floosie
shows he's full of charm
and does all his best deals
by twisting of your arm
there might be a depression
but we've been there before
the only way to make it great
is start another war
another war
the divorce was not his fault
although he's had two
the new wife is so shaky
but for now will have to do
but she's not in the white house
that's for just his mates
that concrete over national parks
to build more estates
he likes to dress so colourful
always seen in black
he doesn't like those people
from Iran or Iraq
so he will close off the borders
and not let in any more
but says the best security
is start another war
another war
wee beastie Trumpie
From the western isles
in a leafy glen
came the haggis looking beast
the pride of businessmen
orange colour of the body
with a shock of hair
the wee beastie Trumpie
is so difficult to snare
it talks in mindless riddles
and often known to shout
gesturing mobile fingers
and lips in constant pout
his irrational religious bigotry
so often will extol
a viscous little bugger
and so hard to control
in a leafy glen
came the haggis looking beast
the pride of businessmen
orange colour of the body
with a shock of hair
the wee beastie Trumpie
is so difficult to snare
it talks in mindless riddles
and often known to shout
gesturing mobile fingers
and lips in constant pout
his irrational religious bigotry
so often will extol
a viscous little bugger
and so hard to control
good old customer service
we are committed to good service
committed to improve
committed to our customer base
in case they switch and move
we listen to your just concerns
our service is customer committed
we listen to your tales of woe
you downtrodden and pitied
we sigh and nod so vigorously
and thank you for your call
you think we will do something
but we'll do bugger all
be my valentine
will you be my Valentine
and make my heart go thump
and I will love you far more
the Mexico loves Trump
I love you more than Putin
loves the judo mat
much more than any dieter
loves products of low fat
I love you more than Donald Trump
loves eternal youth
and far more than his Press team
love alternative truth
I love you more than the Tory's
love to cut and privatize
and far more than Ken Loach's films
lambaste and criticize
and make my heart go thump
and I will love you far more
the Mexico loves Trump
I love you more than Putin
loves the judo mat
much more than any dieter
loves products of low fat
I love you more than Donald Trump
loves eternal youth
and far more than his Press team
love alternative truth
I love you more than the Tory's
love to cut and privatize
and far more than Ken Loach's films
lambaste and criticize
buying Britain
Kraft Heinz wants to expand
and gobble up the opposition
not for commercial reasons
but US tax imposition
it is cheaper to buy a company
than to pay your tax
so with Unilever in their sights
they are beginning their attacks
does it matter who owns a company?
does it matter who is the boss?
most low paid workers
really can't give a toss
but still they have employment
holiday and sick pay
American companies don't like unions
and sweep workers rights away
Kraft last bought out Cadbury
and promised little change
but they closed down factories
and ingredients changed
the creme egg is too sticky sweet
the chocolate lost its bite
it wasn't a gradual process
it happened over night
come on British Government
show us that you care
safeguard against monopolies
owned by over there
stick up for British companies
let British business rule
don't sacrifice good British jobs
as a Trump charm bargaining tool
and gobble up the opposition
not for commercial reasons
but US tax imposition
it is cheaper to buy a company
than to pay your tax
so with Unilever in their sights
they are beginning their attacks
does it matter who owns a company?
does it matter who is the boss?
most low paid workers
really can't give a toss
but still they have employment
holiday and sick pay
American companies don't like unions
and sweep workers rights away
Kraft last bought out Cadbury
and promised little change
but they closed down factories
and ingredients changed
the creme egg is too sticky sweet
the chocolate lost its bite
it wasn't a gradual process
it happened over night
come on British Government
show us that you care
safeguard against monopolies
owned by over there
stick up for British companies
let British business rule
don't sacrifice good British jobs
as a Trump charm bargaining tool
July the new Christmas
Had my first Christmas wish
sadly in July
from an on line company
hoping I might buy
hoping I will beat the rush
order in advance
forgot he emailed a bloke
so there's no fecking chance
I like to do things at a time
that's suitable I believe
like so many other men
I shop on Christmas eve
I emailed them and asked them
was their promotion a bit soon
not at all they replied
we held back till after June
sadly in July
from an on line company
hoping I might buy
hoping I will beat the rush
order in advance
forgot he emailed a bloke
so there's no fecking chance
I like to do things at a time
that's suitable I believe
like so many other men
I shop on Christmas eve
I emailed them and asked them
was their promotion a bit soon
not at all they replied
we held back till after June
Tuesday, 28 July 2020
Santa went to Starbucks
Santa went to Starbucks
for coffee black not white
he needs the extra caffeine
to get him through the night
in a Wi-Fi hotspot
he googled the next address
with his sack full of presents
hoping to impress
all presents bought on Amazon
the elves have all been sacked
it's only in Lapland
these companies are taxed
for coffee black not white
he needs the extra caffeine
to get him through the night
in a Wi-Fi hotspot
he googled the next address
with his sack full of presents
hoping to impress
all presents bought on Amazon
the elves have all been sacked
it's only in Lapland
these companies are taxed
talking to god
I can't talk to you right now
I've god on the phone
for all those pesky prayers at night
he won't leave me alone
he keeps telling me to behave
be contrite less funny
and all I ever asked of him
was health and loads of money
he told me that I should believe
a spiritual life perform
yet if he really knows me well
he knows I can't conform
I've god on the phone
for all those pesky prayers at night
he won't leave me alone
he keeps telling me to behave
be contrite less funny
and all I ever asked of him
was health and loads of money
he told me that I should believe
a spiritual life perform
yet if he really knows me well
he knows I can't conform
loyalty
why can't I find a company
that has no joining deal?
that wants loyal returning customers
appreciated they make you feel
I don't want to fund some switchers
or some bosses bonus spree
that cast you off at contract end
as non-commercial debris
My money is all hard earned
and though not known as rash
I'll pay for loyalty from a company
it's more valuable than cash
that has no joining deal?
that wants loyal returning customers
appreciated they make you feel
I don't want to fund some switchers
or some bosses bonus spree
that cast you off at contract end
as non-commercial debris
My money is all hard earned
and though not known as rash
I'll pay for loyalty from a company
it's more valuable than cash
dark and stormy night
the night was dark and stormy
the moon it did not show
first there was the sleet
then there was the snow
I pulled my collar up
and my head bent low
my foot began to slide
along the frozen ground
I put my hand out for balance
and a wall I found
as I lent against the wall
I could not hear a sound
the wall was high above my head
made of solid stone
in that space of shelter
I was all alone
the air it had an icy feel
chilling to the bone
as I walked on the wall led right
so icy to the skin
behind me the wall led left
as if I was hemmed with in
the the wall seemed to narrow
with a rumbling din
stones fell out and hands shot out
trying to grab me
as I scuttled to the corner
for some sanctuary
against the waving arms and hands
of some hideous monstrosity
I yelled in fear I heard a noise
of rumbling stones and screams
the wind had stopped the snow was gone
as it was a dream
as I ran back to the hotel
wondering what it could mean
back at the hotel
a map was on display
my fingers traced the path I took
following my way
there was a symbol for a ruin
not visible today
do you know these ruins
I asked so politely
the landlord said it was nothing
less than helpfully
but a drunk fearfully mumbled
twas the monastery
twas religious persecution
that did for monks inside
as they begged for a pardon
so ruthlessly denied
the walls were all caved in
with all the monks inside
I said I felt the fear of monks
but they thought that I had lied
the moon it did not show
first there was the sleet
then there was the snow
I pulled my collar up
and my head bent low
my foot began to slide
along the frozen ground
I put my hand out for balance
and a wall I found
as I lent against the wall
I could not hear a sound
the wall was high above my head
made of solid stone
in that space of shelter
I was all alone
the air it had an icy feel
chilling to the bone
as I walked on the wall led right
so icy to the skin
behind me the wall led left
as if I was hemmed with in
the the wall seemed to narrow
with a rumbling din
stones fell out and hands shot out
trying to grab me
as I scuttled to the corner
for some sanctuary
against the waving arms and hands
of some hideous monstrosity
I yelled in fear I heard a noise
of rumbling stones and screams
the wind had stopped the snow was gone
as it was a dream
as I ran back to the hotel
wondering what it could mean
back at the hotel
a map was on display
my fingers traced the path I took
following my way
there was a symbol for a ruin
not visible today
do you know these ruins
I asked so politely
the landlord said it was nothing
less than helpfully
but a drunk fearfully mumbled
twas the monastery
twas religious persecution
that did for monks inside
as they begged for a pardon
so ruthlessly denied
the walls were all caved in
with all the monks inside
I said I felt the fear of monks
but they thought that I had lied
wondered lonely as a cloud
I wondered lonely as a cloud
being a grumpy so and so
and there I saw some bonny flowers
in the field below
in the field sat Wordsworth
looking glum and mellow
I said why don't you write a ditty
about those flowers white and yellow
and so he wrote his poem
it didn't take much time
he called the poem daffodils
because narcissus doesn't rhyme
being a grumpy so and so
and there I saw some bonny flowers
in the field below
in the field sat Wordsworth
looking glum and mellow
I said why don't you write a ditty
about those flowers white and yellow
and so he wrote his poem
it didn't take much time
he called the poem daffodils
because narcissus doesn't rhyme
on the beat
a poor lowly constable
a community assistant
walking the streets alone
where crime was persistent
then he saw a large flash car
stop on yellow lines
at least would warrant a caution
or on the spot a fine
two men got out the car
on principals he wont budge
one was the chief constable
the other a high court judge
pondering his actions
the best course he can take
when the judge shook his hand
and gave a masons shake
he could fine the chief constable
the council being short of cash
but shopping a fellow mason
was a action far too rash
a community assistant
walking the streets alone
where crime was persistent
then he saw a large flash car
stop on yellow lines
at least would warrant a caution
or on the spot a fine
two men got out the car
on principals he wont budge
one was the chief constable
the other a high court judge
pondering his actions
the best course he can take
when the judge shook his hand
and gave a masons shake
he could fine the chief constable
the council being short of cash
but shopping a fellow mason
was a action far too rash
pay you back
you bring them from the hospital
a bundle for you to care
stale milk and dirty nappy smells
pervade the air
a new genetic jigsaw
that many genes you share
but they will pay you back when they're full grown
at school they get bullied
it's something you must sort
school uniforms are expensive
for security they are bought
you think morality and dignity
with education is taught
but they will pay you back when they're full grown
they struggle to be teenagers
a time of many tears
you comfort them and encourage them
dispelling all their fears
thankful they missed drugs and smokes
through the testing years
but they will pay you back when they're full grown
they leave home to get a job
mortgage and security
but they need a deposit
and some extra equity
the marriage cost a fortune
paying all drinks for free
but they will pay you back when they're full grown
the breakup was traumatic
and they need security
you look after the grandchildren
child minding for free
they move back into your home
but it's just temporary
but they will pay you back when they're full grown
all grandchildren are fully fledged
you're not needed any more
when grandchildren are not a topic
you're considered a bore
the forgetfulness is getting worse
you're becoming such a chore
but they will pay you back when they're full grown
your house is now collateral
so they can get a loan
your bones are getting fragile
and accidents are prone
so they put you in a dingy cell
called a retirement home
but they call this pay you back now they're full grown
Monday, 27 July 2020
vacuum cleaner
little vacuum clearer
please do not despair
let me take you to a house
with three dogs and one cat spare
more demanding than a students flat
cleaning so unaware
can you survive the constant use
are you up for a dare
or are you like the other ones
that are allergic to the hair
but if you can't stand the hair
and go tits up on me
blowing up in clouds of smoke
do it within the guarantee
are you up for a dare
or are you like the other ones
that are allergic to the hair
but if you can't stand the hair
and go tits up on me
blowing up in clouds of smoke
do it within the guarantee
welcome to city streets
Welcome to the city streets
on the coldest day of year
walk between the drug crazed kids
that live in constant fear
the litter strewn shop door
where night comfort's at
shunned by human being
and comforted by rats
picking over discarded food
McDonald serves with pride
beggars look through the window
but can never get inside
the coke cans and fanta
best to give a miss
after clubs kick out at the weekend
more likely full of piss
the police with the truncheon
move the beggars on
no point in moving quickly
they have no place to run
so spit and shout abuses
cursing them to hell
with luck and determination
they find a nice warm cell
the missions and the preacher
good soul come looking for
preaching their salvation
in the good and evil war
as they take the street donation
offer food at salvation price
compassion lights up the face
but the heart is cold as ice
on the coldest day of year
walk between the drug crazed kids
that live in constant fear
the litter strewn shop door
where night comfort's at
shunned by human being
and comforted by rats
picking over discarded food
McDonald serves with pride
beggars look through the window
but can never get inside
the coke cans and fanta
best to give a miss
after clubs kick out at the weekend
more likely full of piss
the police with the truncheon
move the beggars on
no point in moving quickly
they have no place to run
so spit and shout abuses
cursing them to hell
with luck and determination
they find a nice warm cell
the missions and the preacher
good soul come looking for
preaching their salvation
in the good and evil war
as they take the street donation
offer food at salvation price
compassion lights up the face
but the heart is cold as ice
Friday, 24 July 2020
queue
When you reach a certain age
you do as old folk do
while away the happy hours
in a bloody queue
you say you are busy
and are time bereft
I know all about tine
as I've little of it left
you say you are so busy
and time restraints so dire
you don't know what busy is
until the day that you retire
now deemed fit and healthy
you can now give a hand
to older folk that can not cope
drive,walk, or stand
when I was young I did stupid things
as stupid as can be
but never did such a stupid thing
as jump the queue on me
you do as old folk do
while away the happy hours
in a bloody queue
you say you are busy
and are time bereft
I know all about tine
as I've little of it left
you say you are so busy
and time restraints so dire
you don't know what busy is
until the day that you retire
now deemed fit and healthy
you can now give a hand
to older folk that can not cope
drive,walk, or stand
when I was young I did stupid things
as stupid as can be
but never did such a stupid thing
as jump the queue on me
Thursday, 23 July 2020
A clown
a clown got in to government
because he got your vote
quoting from a joke book
some comedian wrote
falls out with Europe
sucks up to the yanks
takes funds from China
but doesn't say thanks
has a slush fund full of Rubles
tows the American line
wants sanctions against China
now world trade is in decline
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
god bless America
God bless America
pass me the tambourine
I love hormone laced beef
and chicken in chlorine
good bye the European dream
we are taking back control
thanks to fake news on the internet
and a dodgy poll
our trade will be American
American controlled
we will live in perfect bliss
if we do what we're told
pass me the tambourine
I love hormone laced beef
and chicken in chlorine
good bye the European dream
we are taking back control
thanks to fake news on the internet
and a dodgy poll
our trade will be American
American controlled
we will live in perfect bliss
if we do what we're told
Thursday, 16 July 2020
tactless men
some women think men tactless
or just lying swine
but our bodies are so different
from a woman's so divine
the wiring for nerve endings
and receptors causing pain
are centered in the lower parts
but then we don't complain
So if we tell a lie the
testicles respond
sending messages to the brain
for which we're not too fond
when we are tactless
our buttocks cramp and knot
another feeling I must say
we do not like a lot
so have pity when you buy a dress
or do something to your hair
and don't complain if we are speechless
with a startled stare
sadly the pain of action
you are not aware
sprouts
There is a car that's parked
from the sprout ministry
checking you haven't caused
Brussels sprout cruelty
some folks that we know
eats spouts still alive
they simmer for an hour
not pressure cook for five
sprouts are a bit like lobsters
although they don't turn pink
you should cook them until the house
has that rotten cabbage stink
from the sprout ministry
checking you haven't caused
Brussels sprout cruelty
some folks that we know
eats spouts still alive
they simmer for an hour
not pressure cook for five
sprouts are a bit like lobsters
although they don't turn pink
you should cook them until the house
has that rotten cabbage stink
the past is the past
she said it was over
it was a shock for me
that all the loving feeling
was a distant memory
and she took up with a bloke
that was how I use to be
Marriage had conventions
tolerance was the norm
many things you may not like
but willingly conform
from a caterpillar of a bachelor
a married butterfly transform
standing in the checkout queue
I saw her standing there
I noticed all the extra flesh
and the colour of her hair
but she didn't notice me
and walked by unaware
now the past is in the past
and I no longer care
it was a shock for me
that all the loving feeling
was a distant memory
and she took up with a bloke
that was how I use to be
Marriage had conventions
tolerance was the norm
many things you may not like
but willingly conform
from a caterpillar of a bachelor
a married butterfly transform
standing in the checkout queue
I saw her standing there
I noticed all the extra flesh
and the colour of her hair
but she didn't notice me
and walked by unaware
now the past is in the past
and I no longer care
Christmas from the food bank
Christmas from the food bank
an instant festive plan
there are potatoes veg and turkey
if I can get inside the can
I hope it tastes delicious
even when not hot
the bailiff took the cooker
and everything I'd got
my home is still my castle
although it looks a mess
but you can't get universal credit
without a home address
so please send me a Christmas card
of festive joy that I desire
just think of the warmth you give
when I use them for the fire
Druid Brae
The shepherd in his croft
beneath Druid Brae
eating his mutton
his livelihood and pay
the same meal he ate
every single day
standing on Druid Brae
his eyes looking down
his saw a funeral procession
walking through the town
walking solemn and slowly
to the burial ground
he recognised a pole bearer
the bearer looked at his face
a troubled look came over it
he lost his step and pace
it made the coffin wobble
a ceremonial disgrace
at the wake the bearers talked
and wanted the reason why
he stumbled beneath Druid Brae
or somewhere thereby
but no one saw the shepherd
or his evil eye
the will was read to his surprise
the shepherd left the croft
to the unstable pole bearer
that failed to hold him aloft
the pole bearer would be a shepherd
how the farmers laughed and scoffed
The shepherd in his croft
beneath Druid Brae
eating his mutton
his livelihood and pay
the same meal he ate
every single day
standing on Druid Brae
his eyes looking down
his saw a funeral procession
walking through the town
walking solemn and slowly
to the burial ground
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
Does it make you feel great
The elderly in our care homes
are brutally abused
by people the government forced to work
that feel they're being used
does it make you feel great?
the crops are rotting in the field
for want of pickers from abroad
and those with stacks of money
toilet rolls and can food hoard
does it make you feel great?
migrants want to leave the shore
there's an atmosphere of fear
scientist that we greatly need
are reluctant coming here
does it make you feel great?
there are swastikas in the grave yards
anti-Semitic filth on walls
racists march down markets streets
and occupy town halls
does it make you feel great?
Americanophiles are our government
our policy to please
the warmonger president
with our trade to squeeze
does it make you feel great?
the young think they are immune
play covid 19 roulette
demanding an open economy
while forcing up the debt
does it make you feel great yet?
Friday, 10 July 2020
I blame nanny
I blame nanny it's all her fault
and here is the reason why
she pampered to their selfish whims
and never let them cry
they never brought the coal in
they never swept the yard
they never did a honest days work
it's all too frightfully hard
she packed them off to public school
so they could mix well
with other chinless wonders
considered toffs and swell
now they play candy crush
in committee on the phone
the useless dregs of humanity
should not be out alone
now they are all MPs and bankers
lawyers for the defence
they all have one similar flaw
they've got no commonsense
restaurant review
I
went to a local restaurant
with
comments box by the door
the
box seem full to bursting
with
more comments on the floor
It
should have been a warning
no
one writes if its fine
but
I was cold and hungry
and
in need of cheap wine
cheap
wine it certainly was
but
at what inflated price
if
the meal had some heat
it
may have been quite nice
the
table clothe was not so clean
stains
were fresh and wet
the
stains look much tastier
than
what I would get
so
I wrote a restaurant review
and
laid it on real thick
I
even gave it five stars
that
should do the trick
from
my cosy window seat
in
the cafe I adore
I
can look out on that cold restaurant
and
know what customers will endure
going on line
cut cut cutting
cutting something rash
but has all this cutting
actually save some cash?
what was a member of staff
that was treated with disgrace
is now interactive web page
without a human face
but the web page needs finance
to work within constraints
so they have just employed a human
to handle all complaints
cutting something rash
but has all this cutting
actually save some cash?
what was a member of staff
that was treated with disgrace
is now interactive web page
without a human face
but the web page needs finance
to work within constraints
so they have just employed a human
to handle all complaints
I have a virus
I seem to have a virus
I don't know what it's called
my brain has foggy thoughts
and at stupidity I'm enthralled
I don't know what it's called
my brain has foggy thoughts
and at stupidity I'm enthralled
my mobility is restricted
I wobble more than walk
I mumble incoherently
when I try to talk
I wobble more than walk
I mumble incoherently
when I try to talk
I try to show how fit I am
do press ups on the floor
expecting a bit of praise
if not a full encore
do press ups on the floor
expecting a bit of praise
if not a full encore
I have strange desires
to get off my chest
like a trip to Barnard castle
cos my eyes need a test
to get off my chest
like a trip to Barnard castle
cos my eyes need a test
it's like I have pneumonia
and poliomyelitis
but everyone just laughs and say
you've just got Borisitis
and poliomyelitis
but everyone just laughs and say
you've just got Borisitis
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
Blind man
tap tap taping
taping down the street
tapping at the kerb
tapping at the feet
tapping as people move
not standing in the way
tapping in shadows of black
and moving shades of grey
tapping hits a bottle
tapping hits a head
tapping hits a body
lying like it's dead
are you all right he softly says
to the drunken misery
of all the sighted people
only the blind can see
he feels the sob of misery
the shudder of despair
the nights of cold open slumber
no body seems to care
the tapping hits a metal orb
tapper senses the rebound
a medal in the pocket
the tapper knows the sound
was it the gulf war or Iraq
that earned that mournful sound
with comrades for protection
all in honour bound
"the Gulf" the drunk muttered
raising bottle to give a cheer
this is the land for hero's
the drunkard did sneer
the tapper said it was Iraq
that took away his sight
it took away my dignity
it took away my right
it took away the innocence
of why we had to fight
now my life is different
I can not read or write
they both shared the bottle
as true comrades do
they toasted their suffering
thank god I'm not like you
taping down the street
tapping at the kerb
tapping at the feet
tapping as people move
not standing in the way
tapping in shadows of black
and moving shades of grey
tapping hits a bottle
tapping hits a head
tapping hits a body
lying like it's dead
are you all right he softly says
to the drunken misery
of all the sighted people
only the blind can see
he feels the sob of misery
the shudder of despair
the nights of cold open slumber
no body seems to care
the tapping hits a metal orb
tapper senses the rebound
a medal in the pocket
the tapper knows the sound
was it the gulf war or Iraq
that earned that mournful sound
with comrades for protection
all in honour bound
"the Gulf" the drunk muttered
raising bottle to give a cheer
this is the land for hero's
the drunkard did sneer
the tapper said it was Iraq
that took away his sight
it took away my dignity
it took away my right
it took away the innocence
of why we had to fight
now my life is different
I can not read or write
they both shared the bottle
as true comrades do
they toasted their suffering
thank god I'm not like you
sinning
my neighbour is religious
and never does any wrong
yesterday I heard her sinning
whistling a dirty song
trixie
she stretches she yawns
after her nap
purring sweet and gently
on my lap
a cat so docile
so serene
but death and carnage
where she's been
where are the sparrows
none can be found
they once ruled supreme
over hallowed ground
the mice are gone
as is vole and shrew
exterminated
in a playful hue
so playful with string
wool and ball
deadly talons of blood
withdrawal
fleck round your legs
when in need
the hunter demands
so you must feed
Sunday, 5 July 2020
songs of praise
Songs of praise is coming to a church
the congregation in decline
so they brought in frame fillers
from a church down the line
hoping singers are good at singing
and the majority good at mime
buying nostalgia
I wanted to buy nostalgia
it's cheaper bought on line
payment made by pay pal
or bit coins will be fine
need some cold war history
something that I lack
bought a chunk of the Berlin wall
with made in China on the back
it's cheaper bought on line
payment made by pay pal
or bit coins will be fine
need some cold war history
something that I lack
bought a chunk of the Berlin wall
with made in China on the back
not my fault
our society is breaking
this we all must halt
I don't know whom to blame
it's surely not my fault?
the corner shop is missing
a cause dear to my heart
I'll start a picket where I shop
at ASDA which is Walmart
nostalgia is so expensive
when your trying to be frugal
I buy what has been advertised
on Amazon E Bay and Google
I try not to be swayed
by the adverts on TV
but can sing the catchy tunes
for Shell ESSO and BP
I am individualistic
my style is so complexed
buying off the peg labelled goods
of Nike Gap and Next
with MacDonald's for breakfast
KFC for Sunday treat
so brutal with their employee's
but so caring for their meat
so where is my community
that nostalgic memory
behind the glitz and glamour
of the sweatshop economy
this we all must halt
I don't know whom to blame
it's surely not my fault?
the corner shop is missing
a cause dear to my heart
I'll start a picket where I shop
at ASDA which is Walmart
nostalgia is so expensive
when your trying to be frugal
I buy what has been advertised
on Amazon E Bay and Google
I try not to be swayed
by the adverts on TV
but can sing the catchy tunes
for Shell ESSO and BP
I am individualistic
my style is so complexed
buying off the peg labelled goods
of Nike Gap and Next
with MacDonald's for breakfast
KFC for Sunday treat
so brutal with their employee's
but so caring for their meat
so where is my community
that nostalgic memory
behind the glitz and glamour
of the sweatshop economy
Friday, 3 July 2020
Saturday night
good old Boris said go out
hairdressers shops and the pub
sit at a table drink what you like
as long as your having some grub
so Cholnodeley Peregrine Hesketh
Marmaduke St John and Beau
met at a pub for booze and grub
with others some of us know
hairdressers shops and the pub
sit at a table drink what you like
as long as your having some grub
so Cholnodeley Peregrine Hesketh
Marmaduke St John and Beau
met at a pub for booze and grub
with others some of us know
they sat us in secluded bubbles
about a metre apart
we asked for the menu and wine list
about a metre apart
we asked for the menu and wine list
one needs an aperitif to start
we thought we'd have champers to start with
not having so much as of late
don't bother with finding a bottle
may as well just leave the crate
not having so much as of late
don't bother with finding a bottle
may as well just leave the crate
Two hours and just a minute
the staff a right huffy lot
said they believe tis time we should leave
as we exceeded the allotted time slot
the staff a right huffy lot
said they believe tis time we should leave
as we exceeded the allotted time slot
what happened next I'm not sure of
cause or reason why
it all took off with biff baff and boff
and I got hit in the eye
cause or reason why
it all took off with biff baff and boff
and I got hit in the eye
the A & E staff were tremendous
though the consultant in bit of a tiz
with all the covid infection
we're rushed off our feet as it is
though the consultant in bit of a tiz
with all the covid infection
we're rushed off our feet as it is
the markets are down as expected
the economy much in the red
I've a cough and a temperature
and Nanny has sent me to bed
the economy much in the red
I've a cough and a temperature
and Nanny has sent me to bed
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