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The Universe From A to Z

I like the dictionary ordering words from A to Z. I have always been fascinated with the Universe so I set myself a task to use the alphabet as the structure for my poem. Zyzzyva is a ind of weevil..I thought it less corny than 'zebra'

Ambitious Tale Of Fledgling Zeal 2019

Not only did I find a glaring typo in my original poem, but it made me wince. This poem was long overdue a facelift. Still in teaching, I have met students who really do beat themselves up over one missing mark. All power to the pursuit of perfection...

Journey Confusion

“Whoah! We’re going to Ibiza!,” sang Larry. “I thought we were just going to the post office,” said Mick. [ fin ]

Misapprehension

“I know what you’re thinking,” said Larry. “No you don’t,” said Mick. [ fin ]

Not Roadkill

“Watch out for that roadkill!,” said Larry. “It’s not roadkill, it’s a car mat,” said Mick. “Watch out for that car mat!” “Poor car mat...” “Why?” “...

Confused Thinking

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Satan clouds their thinking – so becoming blind: cannot see things clearly, sluggishness of mind. Tricked...
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Mother Of Grief

Mother Of Grief By Paul McCann Mother of grief, you watched helplessly as your own child was mocked and abused and then nailed to the cross . Mother...

Your Car Sucks!

You've designed a new electric car and it's being built on the assembly line. You've been pestering me to buy one but I never will, one of your cars...
Cherry

Angel 52 (compromise)

‘There’s nothing as cruel as folk,’ muttered Angel, kissing the tops of the twin’s heads and hugging them tight to her breasts. They didn’t let up...

Absence of Self

Abscence of self. Knowing, not knowing what I am. I lived, did I? In this world of tears. Curse the mother’s lonely egg, The father’s anxious sperm...

On Medical Reform in the U.S.A. and elsewhere

At birth, at death, and at various times throughout our lives, we rely upon the medical field. The medical calling is ideally a noble one, as it...
Gold cherry

Remembering Mum

Red roses Bought Fulfilling Love, As Morning Glow Penetrates This silence, I, slip Into Tomorrow's Reflections, For you Gave Balance In a patient...
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Curiosity 2004 Recycled

Curiosity 2004 Reycled The psychology of Tali our family cat will remain a mystery we will never unravel or come close to comprehending. Philosophers...

Bill Maynard

A British actor entertained people as Selwyn Froggitt and The Gaffer. During his 89 years of life, Bill Maynard gave millions the gift of laughter...
Cherry

BOOM or BUNCO

re-think of a poem I posted 2017 (free image from pixaby)

Sightseeing in Venice

Photo Didier Descouens - Creative Commons 4.0

Breath Of Life

Breath Of Life By Paul McCann I’ve been sold up the river on a ship of refuges Sailing away back into love through stormy seas . Sometimes babe this...

Street Serenade

Street Serenade By Paul McCann Touched by the words of a street serenade , inside my heart on the soul streets of love , its just a freeway where I...

Perspective

When the heart is not involved The day is lost to mediocrity Bring forth the dreams Your soul has conjured Romance yourself With unconditional love...
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Eyes.

Eyes, I wish mine were blue, but they’re not. Eyes, I wish mine were green but they’re not. Eyes, I wish mine were grey but they’re not. Eyes, mine...

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