An Act of god. Or God.
…Read More…: An Act of god. Or God.The day the ceiling fell in and I didn’t God nearly killed me yesterday. It was, I must admit, a bit of a shock. I am – or seem to be – alive, which is fortunate because it gives me another chance to choose between Upper and lower case. God or god. I was standing…
NEW POEMS
…Read More…: NEW POEMSFunny, funny ha ha, funny peculiar, deadly serious, ultimate introspection, infection, selection and defecation. And yes, some detestable doggerel too. Since the publication of my collection Some Day Soon, my pen made these. Another collection is evolving, as am I The Med is blue This poem was written on my journey to Greece, where the…
I thank you for your flesh
…Read More…: I thank you for your fleshSucculent and sweet as you Sank to my level Incorporated I mourn you Enmeshed I become you Now I can trash Your seeds Delete your core
FACE OFF 2
…Read More…: FACE OFF 2The excellent Facebook Group Philosophy, Poetry and Art frequently posts challenging, intriguing quotes from well- known writers, artists and philosophers. And what fun! Comments roll in from both sides of our polarised society and I love reading them and engaging with people I don’t necessarily agree with. Here are my responses to some of the…
Green Dreams – in Verse!
…Read More…: Green Dreams – in Verse!Hounslow Green Party is bursting with talented poets!! Here is a brief selection of poetry (and doggerel) that has delighted me this week. Please attempt not to be offended. Blame the original writers whose works have influenced our Poet Laureates On reading Betjeman’s ‘Views of the Town Clerk’ by JOHN BAKER Let’s turn our thoughts…
Letter to America 67b
…Read More…: Letter to America 67bTo my New York Cousin Dear Cuz I haven’t forgotten you though I’m considering forgetting everything else. How are you? In this biodegrading world? At least you lot have had a respite from the collapse of western civilisation. I wish you a deep ‘phew!’ Don’t ‘phew too loud, someone might hear. Even Mudrock! Who lives…
By the time you read this we’ll know if America has left us…
…Read More…: By the time you read this we’ll know if America has left us……and become, once again, THEM! By ‘America’ I mean the USA. Much of the rest of the Americas teeter between Us and Them. Brazil, which has been Them for a long time, may in a fragile way, have made its first attempt to become part of Us. Canada, up there in the top half of…
JUNIOR MEGASAGA COMPETITION
…Read More…: JUNIOR MEGASAGA COMPETITIONTHE AWARDS CEREMONY Our wonderful Junior WINNERS were celebrated in a grand AWARDS CEREMONY held by AFRIKA TIKKUN on 26th October in Johannesburg with Kagiso Malatse, the CYD: Subject Matter Expert and Lizo Madinga, the General Manager for the Mfuleni Centre and Regional Manager. Let’s CELEBRATE South Africa’s young writers! You’ll be hearing much more…
The Pennypincher: a survival guide for SINGLES…
…Read More…: The Pennypincher: a survival guide for SINGLES…Wise up and adjust! With these handy FREE tips you can cut your electricity and gas use by a quarter to a half. 14 WAYS TO CUT PUTIN’S NOSE OFF TO SPITE HIS FACE AND SAVE THE PLANET TOO! Washing up: do you need hot water? If you cook with minimal fat, pots pans and…
The Queen Died
…Read More…: The Queen DiedAbout Time? How to feel? Granny is dead. Mother has gone. The massed legions of the dead Will welcome with warm Cheers Marm. Bereft of her smile Of the wave of her gloved hand We line for mile after mile. But the coffin is empty. Our hearts are full. I was surprised to feel no…