Bold and colourful Blooming and proud So much energy for the future Yet, now…

Straight stems squeezed tightly bound with rubber immersed in dregs of sustenance confined to a glass sleeve

Risen high but now you sigh as fading flowers fall, petal, by petal…

Yet, is there a future? Green shoots projecting In the depths of decay… Any hope for a new life?

Dried out heads droop Side by side Sur...

In my head, I’m done… Moved from living reality But reality is stuck in two And I silently scream

In a heap - can’t describe Lost on a sea never been sailed And I’m sad - so sad drowning in a sorrow so deep

Where do I turn? In my head, I want you here But I’m swirling In this churning hole

Despair is rising The grief that wasn’t spent Is chipping Tapping my shoulder saying

“Hey, I don’t t...

Your monochrome portrait slipped into my inbox, landing on my life mat, dived deep into my veins and swirling heart. How long will I love you? As long as you are my sun, and I’m the moon. Searching… finding you… in the landscape… I’m stuck on you....

I remember when we realised That you were the sun And I was the moon.

It was laid out in writing…

And the sun and the moon met after dusk.

The sun warmed the moon and The moon beamed a brilliant smile And the sun’s rays were gleaming.

The sun and moon met many times And their rays of light intertwined… Shining in happy smiles.

The sun would kiss the moon goodnight Then rapidly disappear… An...

Revolving Evolving Theatrically Spoiled Narcissist Omitting Manliness…

When does a man become a monster?...

I hated the awkward classroom… set pieces to study and interpret, collections of old words; stuffy and unexciting

I flunked the mock literature exam… parental payment withheld, works of the greats untouched; only language class remained

Roll on many years… experiences mounted, feelings rose, language came to the fore… poetry spilled onto the page

Intermittent waters have passed… swirling seas ...

Today you told me you thought I should leave…

…Funny… Did you harbour that up your sleeve?

For ages you’ve said that you’ll be going…

Silently I’ve waited and there’s no knowing

‘Cos really…

One moment you’re blazing like a passionate sun…

And next you’re cold with a frozen tongue

One moment you’re wanting all you can get…

And next you behave like you’re on ket

And r...

Can you hear it… Can you sense it… Can you feel it?

I’ve sent you whispers across the seas I’ve sent more than whispers - You know me

And many times, you’ve whispered back And I’ve caught your breath, and yet I lack

The sweet little nothings in my ears;

Instead long silences and induced tears....

Each day I’m thankful for…

A roof over my head A place I call bed

Food in my tummy A human called Mummy

Friends of all kinds Who release my mind

Offspring with woes Who keep me on my toes

Work which pays And funds my days…

… All to be grateful for....

“Thank you very much”… her voice wavered, as the waiter placed a bowlful of soup in front of her. She savoured the smell… “So good”, she thought. Mavis looked around at everyone seated; all talking.

Sometime later, the waiter returned to collect her bowl. “Everything ok, Madam?” he asked “Yes, thank you”, muttered Mavis, under her fluttering napkin. The full bowl was removed carefully,

“Oooh… lo...