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House Clearance - December 2024
So long childhood home and tearful dreams, You leave me with saddened memories of a broken family That often roared with anger and...
Old Rooms, Old Faces
I didn't think I would walk into the living room, Unrecognisable, shaped by the time that gathered cobwebs, The books remained stacked on...
I promise you more apple cake
Soonu, this is my home where I grew up, It will soon disappear to the bulldozers, The developers have plans to multiply it, From two...
Not sure day
I would like a “not sure day” So that, when I’m asked “What are you doing today?” My reply would be Same as yours “Not sure today” So...
Out of nothing something
It’s a game I play It’s what I always say When I’ve prepared a meal for us That cost us little effort Without the hassle of shopping Of...
My boots got heavy
My boots got heavy On the pathway that led us away From St Mary’s Magdalene Church in Flauden Downhill towards Latimer My boots got...
It is what it is
Can I give you a heads up I ask This can’t be right That someone should have to wait Before things can be put right Wait for no reason...
Ode to the tomato
I have loved watching you grow Born of a tiniest seed, delicately shaped, you appeared one day out of the soil How one leaf turned into...
“Silly Shenanigans!” Sally shouted!
“Silly Shenanigans!” Sally shouted! Spiritedly she shrieked “Silly Sausages!” Surprisingly shy, still shivering she said, “Stop! Stop...
News of the New Poet Laureate - Simon Armitage
I had not heard of you before Why should I have Not exposed To your work Like the many who write Well done on your news As they recite...
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