I CAME AND WATCHED MY FUNERAL

I came and watched my Funeral The strangest thing to do With lots of friends and family Sitting in The Pews I looked down on my coffin An empty shell within A temporary vessel To keep my spirit in The casket lost my interest It’s purpose fully served A symbol now for...

MY DAFFY MAM

My Mam she was a funny old bird She always said it wrong “ If I’m not in, then I’ll be out ! “ We had to laugh along We’d come in after drinking With throbbing sore bad heads She always had us terrified She said “ You’ll wake up dead ! “ “ I’ve left the gas on ! “ she...

A RECIPE FOR PAULA

A pinch of love A tablespoon of tenderness A hint of sympathy A touch of caress And a teaspoon of tears Mix these together in a touching bowl Bake slowly in the warmth of our love And you’ll have the most wonderful cake I could ever give...

AN ODE TO THE CANCER GODS

C….. Can’t believe I’ve got it A….. Anger when I have N….. Nervous at the Doctors C….. Cells all going mad E….. Exhausted with the treatments R….. Re-live your dreams with loved ones, enjoy the love you have

PICTURES IN MY HEAD

Somewhere deep inside my head My memories filter through Filed away forever But not for you to view I play them back like video’s Not always on demand They seem to come up random Exciting, never bland I wish there was a pause control To stop the nasty scenes I want to...