Poems

Simply silent death could be But where is the heaven that Only the privilaged can see When on the monitor your heart goes flat Flatline flatline the end of time the end of me Hussain laden bush and blair The answers on this planet cant you see Yes your cool if you got...

He is a very sad man, who Does nothing all day. His family is out of reach, And his friends have gone away. Torment is his companion… And a bottle of …whatever it takes. He does not speak to anyone… And he does not care To listen…but he sees and hears Things which are...

Whose tracks are these? I do not know. Imprinted on the pristine snow… Beyond the ditch and wicket fence, They stretch forever onward hence. I look on in awe in the dimming light, As they fade into the darkening night. Whose tracks these are…I surely know… I cannot...

A house there is at the end of the road, Where a man does live, he lives there alone. The garden is wild, the windows are dull, The curtains have fallen, they sit on the sill, we would watch him come, then he would go, With his pack on his back, he would walk down the...

And a nations dream, Will peace be this year? Next year! Will peace ever be here? Peace! What is peace? A place filled with love And lived without fear, A world full of giving Not of taking or demanding, A world made for living, To be compassionate and caring, A...

There’s a Soldier Dressed in green, He’s the smartest Soldier You’ve ever seen, He’s proud and tall And wears a smile, He’s missed so much When he’s gone for a while. He’s a man of will And many means, He has strong beliefs And simple dreams, He loves his life And...

Death and then i open my eyes, One day seems long in hours; can i live a whole life time Where the bullets fly forever? (Feather in the wind), Stoically the old man with the grey beard walks onward, Unscathed by barbed wire, unfazed by bombs... his cane leaves no...

When confronted with seemingly insurmountable problems… In the face of adversity adopt a degree of reserve and dignity… Temper your emotions with a modicum of tolerance and restraint… Elevate yourself towards a higher level of purpose and being… And above all… keep...

The butcher said “no meat today”… The baker said “no bread”. Thus…I did not have a sandwich; But I ate some fruit instead.

Anger wells up, how long must I wait For the anguish and torment, the release of all hate To dispel from my being, to leave me in peace I pray for the day repugnance will cease The feelings of sorrow and anguished despair The lack of compassion, unable to care No...

“Go!”... The Great Leader said unto The Good People. “Go!... Into that land to which we send you”, The Great Leader said unto The Innocents. “Go!... Into that land to which we send you and do good things”. “Go!... You Good People into that land and liberate the people...

The promise of warmth is nigh As the coldness departs under the onslaught of the extending light. Winter could not hold its icy grip When the residual warmth shattered the frosty coils. Confidence and security is born anew, And colour begins to bedeck the mortal...

Land of hope and glory? Mother of the free? From where I stand it seems to be… That Mother… has abandoned me!

In human life we have to learn… From who goes before…we take our turn. And in turn for those behind…who follow on, To give them room when we are gone. We enter life that we may find Ways to enhance all humankind. We each must have our chance to be, Then leave this...

It was ‘Roots’ that did for me. “Hey! Monkey man, call me Massa,” they said… “Hey you! Nigger, call me Massa Boss,” they said… “Massa Boss Sir,” they said… I felt like I died… ‘Chicken George’ they called me… ‘Kunta Kinte’ the slave. I did not want to be there…not in...

Nobody can make me angry…I just become angry. Nobody can make me frightened…I just become frightened. Nobody can make me jealous…I just become jealous. Nobody can make me hateful…I just become hateful. Nobody can make me frustrated…I just become frustrated. Nobody can...

The passage of autumn Is like the transient passage of human emotional experience. The promise of summer’s warmth and comfort Gives way to the threat of winter’s cold and treachery. We shed our confidence and security, And rid ourselves of our raiment. We are helped...

This Christmas is not quite the same, The fact is, we all know… That sun and sand and desert’s wind Is no substitute for snow. Yet there is one thought in this barren land That helps us see it through… That you are missing us as much As we are missing you.

Remembering the times you were Of your own kind in deep despair, And thinking life is never fair… With pain and anguish felt. When others on you their ways impressed, Your self-esteem was sore suppressed, Through shame and guilt… t’was never blessed… Perfect within...

The coming of winter is unwelcomed… As the chilly tendrils festoon the dank and bare landscape. Summer is a distant memory, And the season of betrayal is at large. The warmth has given way to cold, And the drabby vision bares its colourless vesture. But such is...

A tree there stands, whose virtue seen is only part of that unrevealed. The green a vibrant, temporary cloth… The bark an ever present shield… Yet, unmanifest belie the fundamental roots within the encumbering earth concealed. So silently did I speak to myself… that I...

On Christmas night did mankind gaze upon a shining star… Its brilliant illuminating hue a message from afar. Yet, now upon the Earth below a star shines brighter still… That casts a warm and soothing glow, and banishes the chill. A glow that calls for those forlorn to...

On Christmas night as we gaze up on that same shining star… We know, though very far apart, how very close we are. And each day I blow a kiss into the Arabian sky of blue To be gently borne upon the wind, and bring my love to you. Though you may weep and ponder…this...

The balmy season is upon us… And we savour the warmth of an old and welcomed friend. How we have long sought your presence When beleaguered by the onslaught of winter. Our garniture is festooned with all that is dynamic and vibrant, And we are spoiled in the abundance...

He lived a good life…now he is gone. He’ll toil no more…his work is done. The coffin in which the corpse is laid Is nothing much and roughly made. The once noisy streets are now so still... The window he looked out of, hands on the sill Is now a rotting window frame,...

You can imagine you can touch the sky… Imagine a river running dry… Imagine the sound of an angel’s sigh… But you can’t imagine love. You can imagine you can feel the sun… Make a rainbow’s colours run… Imagine you can lift a ton… But you can’t imagine love. You can...

If I could make all dreams come true… The first one I would give to you… If I could make your day be nice… Then I would pay the highest price... If I could all your fears subside… Then I’d make calm with you abide… If I could make this a better place… I would to see...

Flowers bloom in the Spring Fields of corn Summer brings, Autumn leaves are red and gold Winter snows with winds so cold. Surrounded by the Cheviot Hills Our Bonnie Teviotdale.

A day we thought would never come has arrived at long last, an end to the armed terroist campaign by the IRA. The protestant and catholic leaders invited as independant witnesses to the destruction of the weapons of war. A momentous day for 29th July 2005 official...

Life is just a fleeting glance that passes all too quick, we either know great happiness or just a little chink. Growing old has been no fun our laughter turned to tears, we moan as we watch the sun set on our passing years. But friendship is a thing we know for just...

Saw your soul die before me You whispered through the spats of blood Please im lonely remember me I did everything I could Now years later I cry Hooked on tranquilizers Remembering the dead stoned and asks why Hooked on tranquilizers So I never forget those brave men...

Two Gods, a province they divide. For God, Queen and Ulster. The loud one has always cried. The other is quiet with a face full of hair. Uniting the Ireland by terror, twisting the political word is his flare. Their followers to them flock in masses. Priests, Teachers...

It’s easy to show emotion In this God forsaken land The cold, it will eat away your soul like a parasite of decay My eyes, they stare in disbelief at the horror that is around me But my tears for the fallen ones dried up long ago to keep me sane. You can only cry for...

My Rights, my Rights, my Rights! “Stuff your rights” – “Go to hell” – “I’m all right, Jack.” 4 and 20 lawyers all baked in pi R squared arguments and a pastry bell That fails to ring – no sound, no death knell. Eager cacophony of media rights – “It’s all in the public...

Serving soldiers struggle to protect society human souls in their uniforms, Who? heals their psychological wounds spare some time for these Men of Honour.

Turn back the shroud just one more time And let me see this child of mine The child we’d planned for so sincere I’ll hold here in my arms so near. The future now will hold no laughter Just our memories forever after The child with plans all laid out clear Is now so...

There's another notice on the board today. Passing of an unsung hero, Just one more, insignificant man. No flowers,no tears, Just the passing of years, When men now younger than we, Had fought and died, for liberty. Though,we now older, and yet no less boldly. Stand...

Sometimes................ There is a special moment That happens for no reason That only you will see An awe inspiring vision Of the greatest clarity In that brief time When it all stands still It's then you know The reason that you're here All your pain and suffering...

We valiant few Once again Have come to haunt you To rake your dreams And inflict the pain That we no longer feel For on this day All those years ago We died, while you still live.

Tis pen to paper time And glass to lips. Clouded memories And heart felt sighs. When time stops still again, The barriers of age Crumble, Tis the summer of 82 Everyman an Emperor! And before God On bended knee, Still our ranks swell.

So beat the drum slowly. The swish of their two's. As the bull slowly cracks While the gravel grates A flag covered coffin With a Red beret on top! His six mates a carrying, Some women crying Dressed up for their dad, Brave little soldiers Bewildered small children...

Like this land as with the passing of the dry season, They were parched for their freedom; The hardness of the land mirrored in their eyes, Their seed torn from the Sun beaten earth; These men blooded by this land- Survive its harshness. Defiant and proud as the time...

They will be home for Christmas Where have we heard that before? Another speech, another promise Some other time, some other war. Just as Mr Blair commits Our troops to conflict in the east In parliament he comfortably sits With other hogs all there to feast. Around...

WHEN YOUR NOT IN THE ROOM A THOUSAND TEARS RAIN DOWN ON MY SOUL AND I TRADE IT TO A WORLD OF GLOOM LIKE WE WERE ONE IN A GOLDFISHBOWL OH HOW CAN I SAY I LOVE YOU THIS HOUR APART FROM TAKING MY SOUL CUT IT IN HALF I HOPE THIS YEAR YOU ARE MY POPPY FLOWER AS THE LONELY...

I’m frightened. No…petrified. I’m trapped in a room. Noise. Chanting. They’re coming soon. Sweating. Shaking. What chance do I have? I’m petrified. They’re here. I need to be brave. My heart beats like a rabbits foot, My chest aches under the strain. My fingers –...

Why do you think you have the right To destroy my life, my home I cannot speak and cannot fight Your forces on my own I've lived my life upon this earth Observed how it began From the first, it's fiery birth Unto the rise of man I've seen the forests and the plains...

With green topped hills And white over sized pills I wonder when the next happy day arrives Do I need this medication at all? To create this silence and drowsy self I’ll prey to the lord And I hope beyond despair That the lord will carry me To a safer place in time...

There are degrees of horror, a soldier knows well He keeps them inside and never will tell. The death of an animal is the first one, Accidental not meant, still shot with a gun. The second a soldier, an enemy not friend, With a pull of the trigger, his life will he...

The soul is dark, stormy and cold - a clenching fist, my sweaty hand, In one month I've become so old - a living alien in a foreign land. Raccoon eyes in mirror they stare - he's gone and will not return. The place he knew is now bare - another casualty left to burn....

Its time for me to go now I hope you all find it in your heart To find hope in the future somehow As we slowly reach for the start To the happiness we left behind Its time for me to go now Hope you get love in all that you find Yes we will bet by somehow I got lost...

I know nothing about you, nor you me. I do not know what you like and dislike And that doesn’t matter. Like Josephs coat we wear many skins But at the end of the day we are the same. I know nothing about you, nor you me. I do not know your views and beliefs And that...

Life isn’t easy living on the street, Begging for money from people you meet. A smile you show, you put on a brave face, As you roam around looking for a place. People walk by as if your not there, Many people don’t even care. You’re looking for a helping hand, A...

Guns roar, tracer fly’s, another British soldier dies, Bodies heap while you're asleep, the anguished cries of widows weep. The crack of rounds, a soldier’s down, the howling scream of battle sounds. As rockets stream into the air, the wounded shriek it isn't fair! As...