POETRY
Miscellaneous Poetry
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CO-OPERATIVE BEAR
A Teddy's Tale
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A NEW LIFE
And I watched it on scans...
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A PIGEON'S LAMENT (I.P.)
Lament of a London pigeon (IP)
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A VERY SAD THING (I.P.)
A Very Sad Poem.
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ALL SHE DID WAS LOVE HIM
Love hurts.
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ALL SHE DID WAS LOVE HIM - Re-posted for Valentines Day
Triumph of Love over reality.
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AUTUMN ROSE
My final tilt at the Poetry Pentathlon. A poem for my Mum.
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AUTUMNAL
Autumnal reflections
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BE PREPARED (I.P.)
How not to get lost.
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BEYOND THE CLOUDS (I.P.)
This began as an I.P. It now serves as a tribute to Neil Armstrong.
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CASTLES IN THE AIR (I.P.)
Castles and dreams.. (I.P.)
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CHILD OF MY HEART
A Godmother's pride and joy
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DEATH OF A POET
The destructive power of creativity
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DREAM CHILD
In the half-light of my waking dream....
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PHOENIX RISING (IP)
I gazed into the ashes of the bonfire of my life...
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THE SAD TALE OF A LAZY LIZARD (IP)
The perils of lizardry
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PARADISE REVISITED
A Summer's day lazing...
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FREEDOM!
The King is dead – Long Live The Queen! Now all she does is scrub and clean And polish til she sees no trace Of what was once a well-loved face. Nigh sixty years abused, repressed –
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GETTING OLD
It makes me cry to think of the days When I was your bird and we could both fly.
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MEN AND WAR
In remembrance.
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MATURE MUSINGS - Thoughts on Turning 60
From My speech at my 60th Birthday party.
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SOLENT VIEW
A picture of a picture of a view.
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LIFE - AS WE KNOW IT
It's not just me - is it?
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IN MY WARDROBE
Come with me and look inside my wardrobe..
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LONDON TRANSPORT
Ode to London Transport.
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GLOBAL WARMING
Global Warming - a sceptic's thoughts.
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TRUE LOVE
A LOVE STORY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
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LOVE CONQUERS ALL
With apologies to St Paul
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IN LOVING MEMORY
In memory of Ken Letts D.F.M., a gold medal winning horticulturalist and a decorated hero who flew Lancasters during World War 2.
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WHERE ARE YOU DEAR? (I.P.)
Behold a lady comes this way....
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MONEY
Grumpy Old Woman's thoughts on Life in Britain Today.
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LET'S BEAT PARKIE!
My contribution to Parkinson Awareness Week. In loving memory of my Dad who died on Saturday, the day after I wrote this.
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HEY NONNY NONNY NOOOO!
The rise and fall of a maiden fair - O!
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GOODBYE DAD
This day of parting came too swiftly - Too many stories left untold: Fly like a bird now if you want to.....
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FECUNDITY (I.P.)
There's far too much fecunditee..........
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PATIENCE
A scene seen too often in London hospitals.
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THE OLD FOX AND ME
Goodbye old friend!
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OPEN THE DOOR MOTHER
A Mother's sorrow
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THE RHYMING BUG
Beware - It's highly infectious!
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PIXIE ON MY SHOULDER (re-write)
There's a pixie on my shoulder...
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THE MAP (I.P.)
I lean on one elbow Watching as you sleep A whisper of warm breath on my cheek Like a gentle breeze – Your nose twitches as you dream, A little hill between your eyebrows,
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MEMORIES
A sad situation becoming increasingly common.
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UNSUNG HEROINE
To honour my Mum on the 11th anniversary of her death.
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TIME FOR ANGELS
Remembering my cousin's little girl on the 13th anniversary of her death.
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WHICH SURVIVES?
A poem to the 'Fib' formula
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GONE (IP)
New beginnings (and I have no idea why this has become double spaced!)
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WAITING FOR THE RAIN (IP)
Crying in the rain.
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WHAT GOES AROUND... (IP)
Comes around.
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ALPHA BETTY (IP)
A tale of hope and achievement!
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SHE CAME TO ME IN A DREAM
She came to me in a dream last night, My Mum.
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OUR KID
His life defines true bravery.
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OVER THE MOON
A witchy tale for Halloween
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THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE
What happened on All Hallows' Eve?
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THE END OF THE BEGINNING? (I.P.)
Pack away the Christmas tree Put the cards into the bin Keep the smile upon my face Though I’m crying from within. So sweet were all the carols Sung...
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IT'S TOO LATE NOW
It’s too late now to say I’m sorry For my neglect; I should have seen there was a problem - Our marriage wrecked; I should have made the time for...
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Night Terrors
Here in this room Which they say is my home I rock in my chair; An old woman alone. No hope of leaving; Constantly grieving Nowhere to hide From...
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SWAN SONG
Soft feathers white with purity; Brows joined by love’s security- Linked now until maturity With beautiful serenity They display such sweet fidelity...
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NOW I'M SIXTY-FOUR
I’m getting older, grey in my hair Slimmer then than now Every year you still send me a nice valentine, Birthday flowers, some bottles of wine. I can...
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BABYLON (I.P.)
It was the privilege of great King Solomon To build Yahwe a Temple in Jerusalem; a Holy Place To worship God on High, bringer of life, ruler of all...
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THE SEEDS OF PEACE
In ancient times sweet flowers grew White as the snow, fresh as the dew; They wove them into garlands then For maids to wear on long fair hair when...
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NEW LIFE (I.P.)
At seven in the morning when you’ve watched a baby borning And you cannot smile for yawning through the tears You just can’t describe the pleasure as...
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FRAMED
There is a picture in a silver frame - My Grandparents on their wedding day; And a metal box with water stains That still retains the pungent smell...
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FAREWELL THE SUN (IP)
Rain yesterday and today And every tomorrow; If the sun again shines It will be through my tears; Please show me the way And Pity my sorrow, O...
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BELONGING
Was it a twisted sense of loyalty That made me linger far too long? Or a fear of not belonging That kept me when I should have gone? Is independence...
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YELLOW ROSE
Bold and beautiful An open smile that lit the air around As if the sun dwelt deep inside your soul, Shining through diamond raindrops On emerald...
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THE DAWNING
Woke up this morning To the kiss of warm sunshine On my cheek; Saw my best-beloved sleeping softly By my side; At the window, open wide I breathed...
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THE IDES OF MARCH
Woke up this morning Feeling cold Feeling old Older than yesterday Anyway. Without warning I see my husband hold A ring of white gold! For my...
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THIS SUMMER (POETRY MONTHLY)
Late April was Eastbourne for me A Merseybeats concert to see. It rained all the time But the concert was fine – And the bus to the theatre was free...
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LONDON WALK (POETRY MONTHLY)
On dawning rivers of concrete, By purple haze on stagnant pools Watched by lions eyes of red and gold Where laughing stone meets water song;...
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BLASTED HEATH (Poetry Monthly)
Tormented twisted twigs On rotting trees Point to blackened sky With creaking fingers On trembling hands. Round shrouded moon Their tangled tresses...
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ALL ABOARD THE EU BUS (IP)
Round and round the argument goes IN or OUT? No bugger knows What’s best for us the great unwashed With no degrees? What is the cost Of independence...
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THE KISS (Poetry Monthly)
Auguste Rodin 1889 Gentle hand lies tenderly on rounded thigh Taut breasts on manly torso pressed, Naked skin to naked skin in sweet embrace Now...
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TIGHTROPE (IP)
In matters acrobatic Sue was a true fanatic. She loved to stretch and run and jump It really gave her Dad the hump – So she thought she’d live the...
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THE SCREAM (poetry Monthly)
Why has the sky turned an ugly blood red? Wind whirling and swirling round the pain in my head? And I open my mouth but can’t utter a cry As hither...
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THE BALLAD OF ANNIE GRAY (Poetry Monthly)
A fair young maiden sat and wept Upon the forest floor; The hot tears fell until she slept For she could weep no more. She tossed and turned in...
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FIFTH COLUMN (LONDON)
For the London Competition
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BERMONDSEY BOY (LONDON)
This is the story of my Uncle Ern Not much of a scholar, but willing to learn. Shit shovelling, coal heaving to earn him a shilling, Whatever was...
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MELTDOWN
A child's view of his autism and epilepsy. Wheat represents BAD for him. My world is wheat; Orange, black and brown With scary firework flashes,...
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JUST AN ANT.
I wish I was a butterfly Fluttering prettily, ever so high; Or even a buzzy bee, furry and funny Collecting the nectar for sweet golden honey. Even...
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ANTICIPATION
We-ve-all got a tale to tell - This is mine, so listen well. I laughed with joy, Ant-icipating That my beloved would be waiting By the gnarled old...
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UNSOCIAL SERVICES
'You can take your Mother back home now She seems to have come through it'. 'She cannot walk, so tell me how You reckon we could do it'. 'Not my...
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DR BEECHING
Dr Richard Beeching After much financial preaching Closed half the railways across the nation - But not East Grinstead - his local station!
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KING HAROLD GODWINSON
King Harold Godwinson With the battle nearly won Got an arrow in the eye And waved the English throne goodbye.
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DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES
Diana Princess of Wales Was the subject of gossip and tales; Then she died due to 'media harassment' Thus saving Charles further embarrassment.
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ALL SOULS
Icy fingers on gnarled brown limbs Of ancient creaking trees Point towards the darkling sky Where thunderous clouds Scud by on boisterous breeze;...
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LOVERS LAMENT
It’s sad Roses are not ever red - You just think they are Violets are not blue - You just want them to be. Sugar is bad it’s said. Like you Are bad...
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COMRADES
Sitting in quiet companionship On a grassy cliff where flowers grow And thoughts like restless winds fly free, Gazing at the bay below. Remembering...
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SNOWDROPS
Wild flowers grew abundantly In sunny fields when I was young; And golden daffodils in Spring When new love had just begun. He brought red roses to...
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SENSE
Eight dresses, seven pairs of shoes Two not worn, the rest well used. One shabby coat in navy blue; Must have been quite nice when new. A dozen...
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SARAHS TALE
cAME TO ME IN A DREAM
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JOAN
La Pucelle d'Orleans Dressed as a man when it was wrong; Led the troops to free her land Armour clad, with sword in hand Such daring deeds to...
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ELEPHANT PARK (LONDON)
London Competition Entry The Tale of the Fate of the Heygate Estate
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CARNIVAL
London...is the place for me London, this lovely ci-ty …..la la la la la la la la la….. This hot weekend I surely will Catch me a ride to Notting...
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WRITING ON THE MOVE
I recommend the London bus when seeking inspiration; All sorts of human life is there, and folks of every nation. All crammed together, talking,...
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HEATWAVE
Hot hot hot Squinting eyes aching head; Sweat runs down my neck Between my breasts. I'm a wreck! Is my skin turning red? Hope not! I'll soon be sore...
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BLUE SKY TREE HIGH
There was once a silly pixie Out to have some fun; He took a walk down to the lake And looked up at the sun By the sparkling waters edge Lapping at...
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CALL ME DAVY
I followed a group when a South London teen Neither adult nor child - something in between; And for all of you youngsters not born way back when -...
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SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
There's Mum's silk Eiffel tower scarf Brought back by me in sixty three From gay Paree; And bootees from my sweet firstborn - She grew so fast they...
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SMELL THE ROSE
Closest to me genetically Just minus 4 mathematically, Separated only by time and miles,; Both small in height, but big on smiles; So different: yet...
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NEXT YEAR
Next Year will be better It cannot be worse! But we said that last Christmas When we hoped to reverse The ills and the sorrow Of an unjust, cruel...
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WANTED DOWN UNDER
It's all about RISK
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THE BEANO (IP)
'Oy Elsie, ain't you ready yet?'
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JACOB REES-MOGG
JACOB REES-MOGG We thought we could trust you Oh Jacob Rees-Mogg A man with a backbone, No Tory lapdog. Now you’re doing a U-turn Might accept the...
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BASIL
REWRITE OF 'THE BASIL POT' MY STORY POSTED 2014
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SECRETS
I don't know what to say - Because it's a secret. I don't know who I am - Because It's a secret. I don't know where I was When it became a secret I...
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FIZZY HYPE
It ain’t what it’s cracked up to be, Champagne; It bigs you up; but drink too much - It brings you down again. It makes you laugh as bubbles burst...
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