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Putting away the summer

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Dismantle the swing seat Away with the toys Roll up the hosepipe The shrieks and the noise Box up the bouncer The ticktock, the drum Maracas and banjo And cuddles with Mum Put back the high chair The shade for the sun Grand children are home bound Plotting chaos to come.

Yes Mum

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Yes..yes, but I am eating properly, Mum. I do wash between my toes. I am wearing my vest. I only ever wear dry things. I swear I brush my teeth, day and night. I do shampoo my hair, twice a week. I change my pants, and socks, daily. I do have access to a washing machine It's in ...

Lest We Forget

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Company Flags, dim in the mist Polished medals, high on the breast Words, words, cold as a tear Bugle note, Last Post for the ear Wreaths for the Then Salutes for the Now

Your Bloke

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

What is it you see In a flat-pack bloke like me? When I confront my mirror mate I just see ordinary. No Hollywood chin. Aah-tributes thin. Brains..umm, talent..doh, presence..hmm. Yes, I love, I care, am always there.

Don’t I Know You?

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Haven't we met somewhere? Guernsey? Southport? No? The face seems awfully familiar. I do apologise for interrupting your walk. You know, in profile, it's almost…