A SCARY EDITION

Darker skies close in this night I scurry back to home I close all windows shut the door I fear that spirits roam I sit there scared and listen The wind picks up and then The creaks and sounds that fill the air Gives chill to hearts of men A sudden knock against the...

ODE TO THE HOTEL KEEPER

An Inn keeper stood at the golden gates, His head was bent and low, He meekly asked the man of fate The way that he should go. What have you done St Peter said to seek admission here? “I kept an hotel down below for many and many a year” St Peter opened...

Don’t Forget Today

For those who fell from our own guns Who comrades scorned and others shunned Who lost their lives whilst trying to cope With things we never will I hope There was no mercy no medical name No cries of pity as they piled on shame That those then leaders of our lads...

A Helping Hand

Blinking faintly just a spot a distant light or maybe not Is it them come back for more or is it mates in teams of four I crawl a bit to hide my form and nearer still the light comes on Nearer yet to me it gets I check my rifle prepare for threat Then quietly a voice...

Fire

Flicker flicker fire and smoke My flame it burns my smoke it chokes I can be friend I can be foe But will you learn? The answer’s no In your house I bide my time Small and flickering working fine But if you don’t protect your home I’ll make it mine and all you own...