Poems

What is it that makes you feel alive? Is it the rain on your face? As it pours down The cold in the morning Or the sun on your back The day your wife said I do When you promised to always love her Through the good and the bad The highs and the lows Is it the scream...

I can’t take it anymore These feelings of despair I want to tear out my hair I have always worked hard For everything I ever had It’s been hard But I never turned bad You hear it all the time All they do is whine There’s nothing to do I hate my life BOO HOO! I’m so...

We all sit around the fire Watching the flames getting higher Who was it who started this fire? The flames could not get any higher Now that is what I call a fire It’s cold and we huddle together Trying to keep out the weather Whilst we sit we start to blether The war...

To serve his country in Afghanistan And do his duty did our dear Prince Hal Seek anonymity…to be an average man… Though a soldier’s deeds are quite exceptional. By blending in among the army crowd, With courage his life in the line of fire he put… In a way that has...

A cheeky Grin from this gentle man A secret cigarette if he can A Good trip out in the car A secretly eaten chocolate bar A hearty laugh at film in black and white A cosy evening in on a Saturday night A shout out loud in the middle of a play Getting involved it is...

I miss the way you walk past me and brush your fingers through ma hair, I miss the way that you talk to me and your voice seemed to care, I miss the way i would wake up and you would always be there, I miss the way that you always gave me that lovin stare, I miss you...

They’re diggin’ a hole for me down in the ground, Under that tree, just where I was found, They’re diggin’ it deep, so deep you can’t see, Down to the bottom; where they will lay me, They’re making a box, not so far away, With hammer and nail, but no lining in-lay....

Did you come here to sleep Grey Man? Did you think you wouldn’t weep Grey Man? Did you think who you’d meet grey man Did you think all would be sweet grey man? Did you think who you’d greet Grey man Did you think of your feet Grey man? Did you think of your mate Grey...

As I stood there looking death in the face Wondering will he be charitable considerate or kind? Or does he deal the blow Will it be quick or will it be slow? I feel my body come alive From the soles of my feet To the tips of my hair My senses tingle I feel the cold...

Little children lying dead Like white flowers stained deepest red Heaven knows what went through their heads While their parents watched with dread Listening for every tread. Now little girls can’t use their charms Nor walk down the aisle on their father’s arm And...

Grumpy Old Man, no such thing He gave you his Love and a wedding ring Grumpy Old Man, he was like a Lad He was the one that you called Dad Grumpy Old Man, whose life you Share He’s like that because of Love and Care Grumpy Old Man, as he reads the news...

My Son has grown Sometimes he won’t stop moaning But we sit and listen Give advice when needed And praise to make them see through the haze He takes those first steps On his walk of life You can only hope That the words of wisdom you have stated Won’t get slated It...

Why are you writing poetry? It’s not you or the thing that you do You are a man who has a plan Yes you are an action man I write to tell you how I feel Do you not notice how I stare into space? Wondering about the human race And how to keep up with the pace I write as...

A question asked can make you blue A question asked can make you rue The moment when you answered true Does this garment make me fat? Do you like my brand new hat? Do I look a proper Gnat? Does my hairdo give you a Buzz? Do my tresses look like fuzz? Did you like my...

where will you be, as my eyes close? warm sea,take me in. bubbles, how long are your lifespans? do you live forever? i'm not of a body, theres none of me left, i go for a swim in pools of my tears and then relax as i'm caught in a net. washed onto shore it's cool and...

There is no mystery in the information age. just knowledge of the unwanted on every pristine web page. everything you want is at your fingertips except her lips. except your heart's desire. except her breath beside you, you're in love's eclipse. you're in hells abyss,...

Did you have an accident? Have you had a fall? Don’t worry it’s compensation for all Open the paper Or read a magazine They have loads of adverts For all to be seen Did you fight with honour? And stare into the enemies eyes No I fell over pissed And twisted my ankle...

My time is up It’s time to go I often think OH NO! A new beginning In the tapestry of life I really now must find a wife The Mess farewell Was a party from hell? And no I did not ring the bell I don’t want to say farewell The QM waits at the stores I really did dread...

If only the vandals Did not smash the school windows And spray their tags on the walls If only the nerds and mini gangsters Didn’t carry a knife or a gun How do they think that this is fun? If only the father Can ask the nerds to move on Without fear of reprisal Why...

I wait for you Under the tree that once haunted you I wrote you a song Just in case you changed your mind And if you decide to fade away I will join you From under this tree, I will follow you Into the darkness, hand in hand We shall ride the night forever. When I...

I awaken at 6:00 a.m. To a beautiful, warm October day I take a warm bath And pray that I can find my way. The pain is very mild All I can think…….. I might wait a while. As the hours pass on The pain gets stronger Time to go to the hospital I can’t wait any longer....

The pig has broken down AGAIN! But I’m not scared Sitting here in this tin can Waiting for the exploding bean can They call it a drogue bomb Plastic streamers Help it fly along Thrown through the air This always adds to our despair We live in the pigs Protected by...

As you lie in your bed Breathing your last You have to ask the question What is it all about? Am I loved? Am I adored? Did I do the right thing? By you my wife And you my children When I walked through those gates Onto the streets of hell Did I really make any...

Fields of poppies, with large heroin head Fields of poppies, that remembers past dead Loved ones Sons have died from SMACK Loved ones Sons have died from FLAK Governments’ actions over different years Amassing world wide families Tears Gently sending us round...

it takes a lot to set me off, and i mean really. lots, ma mate turns on me. thats one. ma bird thats two im not righting, write. who am i mad with guess who. but i take a step back, just to think. wait everyone thinks iv had a drink. again. would you if you felt this...

That certain look or side ways glance Means carry on, if you’ve the chance Or does it matey, I’m not sure I think I’ve seen that look before Drinking Guinness, gone over the top Oh yes, it means its time to stop Just sit quite, don’t make a peep If true to form you’ll...

The drums bang And the pipes skirl Scotland is calling Come forward you boys and girls The tartans are colourful Deep blues and reds A Tam O’ Shanter Is to be worn upon your head Your badge or hackle Will be worn with pride We are true Scots So let’s show our national...

What are you up to Where do you go? How long are you home for? When do you go? I am just home on leave And in need of a pint So far to travel It’s hard to unravel With so far to travel I am finally home After so long away And you just ask me When do I go away? As for...

Why do we do? What we do When we do it Is it for Queen? Is it for country? When standing in the rain Being wet is such a pain Looking up to the sky You only have to ask yourself WHY? You wait for the shout To move on out Lead scout has spotted something That we will...

Sunny days and daffodils Warm summer nights The gentle chink of boats shrouds Upon their metal masts The red flash of Round Island’s lights Gentle waves lapping on white sand Cornish voices raised in song There was the Cygnet, Le Sabo and the Black Swan Running free...

Fifty years on The smell of death Still lingers in the autumn air Tourists look, chat, and take photographs And pass by without a care. They look at me This Scottish Jew Yarmulke perched on head I shake, they see me cry As I say Kaddish For the Dead.

O Mother…my Mother…my Mother Country… You have spawned me…you taught and informed me. You talked once of rights and freedom of mind… And respect and citizenship…and to others to be kind. But we are no longer a Nation that is free… For we are imprisoned by bureaucracy....

A New York Street after the rain yellow cabs swishing as they take the bejewelled and bedecked home to suburbia Steam issuing in a hiss, from the grid iron drains create an eerie sound which permeates the damp air The heckler staggers home his words slurred no rhythm...

Before I was born, there was nothing for me I was not even listed in my family tree. I was not yet a twinkle in my father’s eye, Nor was the wind that blew in the sky. My day of creation, cannot be confirmed From one cell to the next, into flesh I was turned. In my...

I will hold you up to the night The moon your mirror The sky is black Youthful dreams a tear away I hold you tight Under no illusions I won’t speak out loud Or out of thought I will please you And your smile will take me through The coldness of the night. I once heard...

Society is shocked Another kid is killed in the streets The politicians start to bleat We understand we are listening Bit hard to hear way up in the ivory tower Some will say a spell in the army Is what is needed here? The short sharp treatment For the little dears...

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