by PETER SOUTHERN | Nov 27, 2016 | Poetry
Looking back at the image in the mirror I see a man who features are not those of someone scarred by the passage of time More like an old parchment, that is showing its age on the outside, You need to unravel it and look inside where you will find a lifetime of...
by PETER SOUTHERN | Apr 25, 2013 | Poetry
I‘m not asking for a handout, only for that which I have earned By the suspicious way you question me, it’s no wonder I get concerned. Why will no one ever believe me, the system doesn’t care For although you cannot see him the soldier is still there The scars...
by PETER SOUTHERN | Dec 2, 2011 | Poetry
I looked into the mirror a face stared back at me He looked familiar is he someone from my past? There’s was no expression or any sign that he recognised me Is he real? There’s was no glint in his eyes so I couldn’t tell I moved closer and tried to look into his eyes...
by PETER SOUTHERN | Aug 9, 2010 | Poetry
Guess its now time to tell you the truth Theres no Santa, Easter bunny or fairy for your tooth I feel bad to have to tell you this way Its best that you know, sorry if it spoilt your day
by PETER SOUTHERN | Mar 2, 2010 | Poetry
I don’t like what I have become; yes we all change but why like this? One minute I am reasonably happy the next I just lose it, the red mist takes over. I know it’s wrong and I am ashamed afterwards, why can’t I control it? Some silly little thing and I let it get out...
