by Andrew Diamond | Mar 10, 2012 | Poetry
The lights turned green, the road was clear, The car moved forward, turning right, I was sitting in the back, A police car followed close behind. Suddenly a car appeared, Ignored the lights, smashed in our side. I was thrown across the seat; Nobody wore seatbelts...
by Andrew Diamond | Feb 4, 2012 | Poetry
He earned a hundred grand this year; Some of it was bonus. He works in the City. Went there from University Where he got a first From studying Philosophy. We’re not quite sure what he does; Something with investments. Whilst he’s doing nicely He’s still seen as small...
by Andrew Diamond | Jan 16, 2012 | Poetry
I’m told that I must exercise By walking swiftly till I sweat. That will stop me gaining weight And ensure that I keep fit. Dieting will not keep me slim. My medication makes me fat And if I don’t get exercise My stomach will stop being flat. But it is cold and it is...
by Andrew Diamond | Jan 16, 2012 | Poetry
She is eating messy food Sitting on the Central Line; Chewing on her curried rice, Which I don’t think smells too nice, Brandishing a plastic fork. Then she has the cheek to talk To her mate across the aisle With her mouth full all the while. When she’s finished, at...
by Andrew Diamond | Jan 16, 2012 | Poetry
The waters break, they cause a spill Before the thrill you get from birth. No longer carried, borne in pain But born to claim a place on earth And have the thrills and spills of life From that first cry until you die.
