Partnered alone It’s unfashionable to be selfish Unnatural not to care more for others than yourself But you have needs and wishes that aren’t compatible with mine Which means that either I care more for you than me And you care more for me than you Or you can’t be who you are And IContinueContinue reading “Self-ish”
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Things I Thought I Needed
I’m one in 1,000, which isn’t too shoddy! When I was young I felt like no one and nothing. I’d dreamed of going to university, flying the nest, travelling the world, and having a great career as an interpreter in foreign climes. Instead my parents took me out of school aged 16 because I hadContinueContinue reading “Things I Thought I Needed”
Duck and Run
If you’re unhappy, don’t hesitate, run! Do you care for me?I mean meNot some figment of your mindA construction of your needMeAs I amA human personWith the right to be as humanAs everyone elseWith foiblesUnwise wordingAnd differing beliefsAm I okay as I amOr only when I’m agreeing?Am I nice if I say yesBut deeply suspectContinueContinue reading “Duck and Run”
Coronation Conniptions
The Lion of England? So today’s the day. Love it or hate it, the UK and Commonwealth (those nations still monarchies) are getting an official King crowned in the eyes of God. Dedicating himself to a duty that only ends with the grave. That’s a BIG commitment. Division rules This blog isn’t about royal worship,ContinueContinue reading “Coronation Conniptions”
Born Under a Navy Sky
Photo by Miriam Espacio on Pexels.com I’m fascinated by the stars And how they shine out of the darkness When the sky is inky blue I feel reborn Ready to take on the world A light sky doesn’t empower me But a night sky tells me That I will begin anew And the stars willContinueContinue reading “Born Under a Navy Sky”
Definition
Photo by Janson A. on Pexels.com A person who a hundred wondrous wordsCan throw onto a page with careless ease.Can make a poem of a hornet’s nest,And literary magic of dis-ease.A writer who has phrases born aplenty,Rattling round a mind that needs to write,Discerning threads of life’s rich golden tapestry,And reasoning that darkest black isContinueContinue reading “Definition”
Music Box
Photo by Darcy Delia on Pexels.com Twisting, turning, have you seen herTiny perfect ballerina?A fantasy of style and graceEffortless within her spaceOh how I want to be like herMy limbs co-ordinate, concurAdmired for my perfect stanceMoving in a graceful danceOr is her truth right there to see?A dreamer who is trapped – like meNo wayContinueContinue reading “Music Box”
The Eyes of the Judges
Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com Ten times ten And ten times one thousand Everyone watching everything – everywhere Nothing and no one escapes those looks Seeing – knowing – judging Glowing with their superiority Their eternal rightness of being While the watched struggle and strive Just to stay sane and alive With no timeContinueContinue reading “The Eyes of the Judges”
Tact and Impotency
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com Tactfully I don’t say what I’m thinking What would be the point? I’ve tried and tried until I’m tired You have your own views And anything I could contribute Would come from my reality My experience My raison d’etre And I can’t give you the will or desire ThatContinueContinue reading “Tact and Impotency”
When Time is Sweet
Photo by Luiz M. Santos on Pexels.com When time is sweetLike grapes on the vinesSmiles and experiences grow togetherAnd make vintage memoriesTo carry you through sour timesSo when life is not hardWhen you’re able to enjoy yourselfFuture proof by making as many good memories as you canAnd you may discoverThat you have more good timesContinueContinue reading “When Time is Sweet”
