Three words

Three words

There’s something that I want to say

I’ve wanted to for days

But I’m not sure of how to say

There are so many ways

I’m scared that you won’t say it back

And I’ll be left to hurt

I kind of wish you’d say it first

I don’t mind if you blurt

I’ve tried to think if simple’s best

Or let those words explode

Or maybe change your phone’s ringtone

And tell you in morse code

I guess that I must take this risk

Because you need to know

Of how much that you mean to me

That you make my heart glow

I hope these words shall warm your heart

Just like you warm my soul

So here’s three words for you my love

Because with you I’m whole

Christmas Love

Christmas Love

So now the evenings have drawn in

And fireworks fill the skies

I hold the hand of you my dear

And look into your eyes

We’ll take a walk down Oxford Street

And view the pretty lights

The sparkle that adorns your face

The best of all the sights

To snuggle down with curtains closed

The world is left outside

To laugh and smile and talk and kiss

To glee you are my guide

Our favourite film has now come on

And smiles now fill our faces

“You learned English” he says to her

As she says “Just in cases”

This moment that we have as one

With you I’m now complete

Because to me you are perfect

Adore you head to feet

Christmas 2015

Christmas 2015

As 2015 sees its end

And Christmas comes around

The twinkly lights come out to play

Around the tree, lights wound

A festive time to watch great films

There’s Die Hard, Notting Hill

For me it is Love Actually

That’s how I like to chill

As all the shops play Christmas tunes

And fill with lost dazed souls

The wrapping paper must be bought

You’ll need so many rolls

For some it is a painful time

To those we give our hearts

And as a laugh we’ll cheer them up

With brussel sprout based farts

So whether you’ll be close or far

To those who you hold dear

Be sure to smile and feel much pride

You’ve done another year

The Theory Of Everything

The Theory Of Everything

To view the beauty high up there

A mystery sits above

Eternal mysteries unexplained

Just like the one of love

The greatest mind of modern times

He seeks to understand

As terror reigns inside his soul

Declining strand by strand

A battle in the sky above

As stars shall live and die

Just like the sparkle seen at night

A new love comes to eye

The questions of the universe

He asks when did time start

And as he works his mind spellbound

By mysteries of the heart

The theory of everything

His mind is most sublime

This man who’s conquered so much, in

A brief history of time

Jack Frost

Jack Frost

As winter comes and darkness falls

A man comes out to play

This man who we all call Jack Frost

He sleeps during the day

And when our curtains close at night

And our eyes shut for sleep

This man who we all call Jack Frost

He comes up from the deep

The moon shines brightly down on him

And shows him where to go

This man who we all call Jack Frost

Must leave before sun glow

A painter of great works of art

His brush strokes there to see

This man who we all call Jack Frost

Leaves sights for us to see

And as the morning sun comes up

And wakes our sleepy heads

This man who we all call Jack Frost

It’s now time for his bed

Paris

Paris

As darkness fell along the Seine

This cool November night

La Tour Eiffel stood tall and proud

Aloft this place of might

As people left their homes for cheer

To laugh, sing songs, and eat

And time moved on from nine o’clock

The mood would soon change beat

That change in beat brought booms and bangs

As laughter turned to screams

And people ran, ran for their lives

There’s no hope left it seems

But then we saw what we’re about

A good and loving race

Where kindness reigns, see #PorteOuverte

The bad ones aren’t our face

Right now it is just still too raw

The heart ache needs to pour

But let’s do what the French do best

And open hearts and doors

Spoons

Spoons

I had these thoughts, they came to me

That I should go and write

A poem all about those spoons

Though forks may feature, right...

‘Cause spoons are great and bendy too

Though more for Uri Geller

A good friend to the king of pop

Whose moves were surely stellar 

See, I use spoons when morning comes

I like cornflakes the most

Though true to say I sometimes change

And treat myself to toast

But back to spoons, must not digress 

Their size important too

As some folk like their spoons quite big

Though small ones can work true

But folks it’s time to end these rhymes

We’ve had some fun with spoons

Though don’t forget about those forks

Whose prongs can make fine tunes

Faces

Faces

There’s loads of faces all around

But one is all I see

That face I see is yours my dear

My perfect cup of tea

The sound of talking all around

But I hear just one voice

Each word you say that comes to me

I smile inside, rejoice

The chorus of a thousand laughs

But your snort is the best

To be the one who made that come

I really feel most blessed

Ten thousand teeth sit on display

But yours shine out the most

But sat here as I am with you

By far my favourite host

It’s clear to me as we sit here

That you give me more glee

Than all these choices all around

‘Cause you’re the one for me

The Savoy

The Savoy

It was about this time last week

Where shoes were cleaned and shined

The time we booked was half past three

Where we’d be wined and dined

The setting of this birthday treat

Of course was The Savoy

The three of us were seated there

Two girls and just one boy

The ambience an air of grace

With beauty all around

The splendour of the décor called

The opulence abound

The staff became our new best friends

To meet Omar a treat

The tea divine, the food sublime

This place just can’t be beat

A real joy to visit here

This place is just a dream

Be sure one day to see this place

As smiles will be the theme

Toast

Toast

The gentle opening of the seal

A rustling meets our ears

To pinch the slice between each tip

We’ve eaten toast for years

To line it up then drop it in

And press the lever down

And let the toaster do its trick

‘Til bread turns golden brown

It takes much skill to get it right

As some like it more burnt

To learn the time you cook it for

It’s something we’ve all learnt

And then it's time for toast to pop

And dab the butter on

It’s really sad that spreadable

Appears to be a con

Enjoy your toast, this staple food

And munch and crunch away

Because my friends, there’s fewer ways

To start a better day

Smiles

Smiles

Some of them are crooked

And some show lots of teeth

But what a smile shows most of all

Is what lies underneath

A smile does tell a story

When neurons crash and meet

Which fill our souls with joy and glee

And felt from head to feet

A vision of pure beauty

They spread from cheek to cheek

They light you up when feeling sad

And things may feel quite bleak

All different shapes and sizes

I love to see this joy

To see those smiley faces there

If you’re a girl or boy

So don’t care how it breaks out

Just stand there tall and proud

And show your smile in all its charm

Let beauty shout out loud

Tea

Tea

The hand is placed upon the tap

The water pours on out

It’s time to fill the kettle up

And have some tea, no doubt

A very British thing to do

So many issues solved

“Just pop the kettle on my dear”

It’s how we have evolved

There’s many types we like to drink

There’s herbal and there’s spiced

Or some just like a normal one

We can’t be arsed with iced

There are some folk who like to dunk

A biscuit of their choice

And when they get the timing right

There’s no doubt they’ll rejoice

That feeling of a warmth that soothes

And sets your spirits free

I think it’s time that we should have

Another cup of tea

Little bits

Little bits

On each and every single day

When I know you’re with me

I know that there is nowhere else

That I would rather be

The sun is always shining bright

The trains are never late

The smell of cut grass in the air

A line without a wait

My favourite month the whole year round

A warm drink when it’s cold

When sifting through a pan of dirt

My eyes see shining gold

That sense of when your thirst is quenched

A perfect cup of tea

When two thoughts come to merge as one

A buy one get one free

There are so many things in life

That bring us bits of glee

And all of these mean so much more

Since you have been with me

Refugees

Refugees

A name, an age, a person too

They have their hopes and dreams

Yet tales of greed, dehumanised

It’s sad to see these themes

A Mum, a Dad, a friend or child

With fear set in their eyes

They board the boat or train or truck

Around them filth and flies

The risks they take to leave their homes

And set sail for new shores 

You think they’d leave if choice was there

And lands weren’t filled with wars?

For those who last a trip from hell

And aren’t seized by the tides

The last thing that they need from us

Is for us to chastise

I'd like to know how many souls

Must wash up on our sands

Before we learn to welcome these

And give them helping hands

Calming storms

Calming storms

When I’m with you my heart sings out

A cheerful tune it plays

I often feel it skip a beat

Can’t help but stare and gaze

The way I see my face light up

Reflecting in your eyes

A stream of oxytocin flows

And gives me all these highs

My breath speeds up with joy and glee

It’s like I’m in a dream

But true this is and here we are

From cheek to cheek smiles beam

The tales you tell me of your life

Enchanted by each sound

This book that’s made you who you are

Would be my gift to bound

I don’t know where this thing shall lead

But right now I’m just calm

So take my hand and walk with me

Let’s do this palm to palm

Beginnings

Beginnings

The scene is set for minds to glow

With you I feel so calm

The angels in your eyes do dance

I take hold of your palm

A gentle little gaze at you

Enchanted by your smile

Although this time did not come quick

The wait was most worthwhile

A tender lean towards your face

My breath surrounds your ear

My skin pressed soft against your cheek

My lips speak something clear

They tell you that you’re all I want

With you there’s so much joy

I’d like for you to be my girl

And me to be your boy

It’s really simple just like that

I like you as you are

If you were in my night sky view

You’d be the brightest star

Yorkshire Day

Yorkshire Day

Well ee by gum tha’s wrote sum lines

For Yorkshire this one’s ‘bart

‘Cause see my pals it’s Yorkshire Day

That land’s a work of art

That fine green pleasant land gus far

It’s grand right o’er t’yonder

To stand up ‘igh above them hills

Fresh air which meks thi ponder

Then later on when t’sun goes down

An we gus back for t’snap

The call of golden puddings there

There’s nowt like that mi chap

If I were asked abart these hills

An’ asked to say what’s great

Tha’d not get much right arta me

Ad jus say it’s all reet

These lines are for all t’Yorkshire folk

An t’rhymes might be cack-handed

But know if I got stuck somewhere

I’d want here to be stranded

Bus stops

Bus stops

She was standing at the bus stop

As a wind rushed by

Revealed those eyes which sparkle

As I let out a sigh

I doubt she’s even seen me here

I’m just part of the haze

The times I thought I’ll just say hi

I’ve lost count of those days

She stands right there a work of art

Is her mind just as nice?

Her eyes tell me it’s likely so

I’m scared to throw the dice

A simple check upon her phone

A note from friend or beau?

For I would like be the one

Who makes sweet face glow

Dear girl who stands so sweetly there

A marker of each day

But scared I am of what could be

If I just said “Erm, hey…”

Insecurity

Insecurity

I’ve had my scraps and sometimes lost

It’s true that I have scars

But do not doubt, that would be wrong

That I’ll shoot for the stars

I gave to you my fragile heart

And ask that you take care

The scars we see which reach its core

In true love we can share

Is it too much to ask of you

If I give you my soul

You’ll join me in this quest I’ve set

To help sew up this hole?

It’s true I’ve been hurt in the past

It’s something I must face

But know that I will look to you

To hold my hand with grace

It matters not if these are flaws

Because they make up me

And for our love to shine real bright

Respect for these must be

Pure imagination

Pure imagination

On platform five, or platform six

A train pulls in and slows

It’s no surprise to me or you

We’re both in jeans for clothes

We’ll take a walk along the street

At first our words may stall

I hope you’ll see beyond the fact

That I’m not strong or tall

But now it’s time for treats for us

We’ll go have some high tea

And see inside each other’s minds

They’ll speak to you and me

And when light fades and Big Ben beams

We’ll find a nice calm place

To sit with dear Miss Gale and dog

I’ll see smiles on your face

I don’t know if this shall come true

These are just some vague plans

To spend time with you I’d like much

Who knows we might hold hands

Lights, camera, action

Lights, camera, action

I’ve charged up all the batteries

And packed a nice cold drink

I’ve checked the sites I think will help

To see some scenes I think

I’ve figured out the best lens

And picked a nice good spot

I’m ready now to take some pics

Let’s hope I get that shot

The lights shine bright across the scene

As generators purr

I hope the light holds out enough

I don’t want pics that blur

A laughter fills a sky that dims

As strangers strike up smiles

The cables for the lights go on

They stretch for miles and miles

A joy to see them shoot these scenes

These times I have grown fond

I wonder which film this could be

My friends it’s Bond, James Bond

Chips and Gravy

Chips and Gravy

The dance in the kitchen

Begins to take place

As kitchen utensils

They shall fill this space

The kettle is boiling

The granules sit still

Awaiting their fortune

To show off their skill

The chips do their own dance

They turn golden brown

As each second passes

We watch the countdown

And then comes the moment

When these two shall meet

To form this great marriage

And make a great treat

Three cheers for this great dish

Where joy does come from

The moment you tuck in

It’s om nom nom nom

St James's Park

St James's Park

The monarchs sit on one side

As MPs sit opposed

This green jewel sits in London’s heart

Where beauty is composed

The deck chairs dot the green landscape

With hampers full of treats

As people use their selfie sticks

That then into tweets

The notes breeze in from marching bands

Across the cool calm lake

The ducks shall swim towards stale bread

With ducklings in their wake

In spring the colours fill the air

A technicolour dream

As daffodils play host to all

The bridge sets out its theme

Stood once did smiley crocodiles

Where now stand ducks and geese

St James’s Park a gift for all

Where you shall find your peace

Friends

Friends

A poem about six great Friends

This won’t be a moo point

They often met at Central Perk

This was their favourite joint

This show just could not BE more great

It’s on when we’re awake

I’m not sure if we did find out

If they were on a break

If when it’s on it’s bound to be

For sure our favourite viewing

And while we watch we’ll say for sure

I’m good, and how you doin’?

Transponster is a job we know

Maurice the space cowboy

If WENUSes don’t come on time

They’ll sure be hell to pay boy

But do not fear the cat just smells

To you I say je te plis bloo

I hope you’ve liked this tribute here

And I’ll be there for you

The Coffee Shop

The Coffee Shop

I'm sat here turning pages

As the words call out to me

As you step in through the front door

You're there in front of me

And as I see you standing there 

A picture of my dreams

The smile you paint upon your face

The best of all the beams

A gentle smile to send a sign

To you I shall return

A walk across reflective floors

The word “hi” comes in turn

The words that called sit dancing there

They call out to your eyes

And tell a tale right to your heart

That I might be that guy

That guy for whom you have dreamed of

Who'll share his love with you

So let’s sit here and call our words

Like tea our minds can brew

Favourite things

Favourite things

A fresh cool breeze, a summer's day

The chirping of the birds

The opening of my favourite book

To read those joyous words

A clear calm night, a full moon glows

The noise of babbling brooks

The tasting of my favourite meal

Which only Mum can cook

The sway of flowers in the wind

The feel of thick warm towels

To leave your windows up at night

And hear the hoots of owls

That feeling when your thirst is quenched

The smell of fresh cut grass

A gazing to a sky of blue

The sun bursts through the glass

These things above I love them so

They fill me with much glee

And all the things above my dear

Are what you mean to me

Vows

Vows

I promise that I’ll cherish you

And wipe your snotty nose

I pledge each morning when I wake

To love you head to toes

I make a pact with you today

To give you when you need

My shoulder for your head to rest

And mop the tears you bleed

I vow that I shall make you smile

And laugh ‘til you can’t breathe

Until the day my time ends here

Your side I shall not leave

I give my word that in the times

When our views don’t agree

That I will give this all my heart

And talk ‘til we find glee

Today we’re here to merge our souls

In front of you I stand

It’s only us we’ll ever need

I give to you my hand

Jigsaws

Jigsaws

You stand right there as I walk past

As our eyes meet in time

This moment sees the world slow down

Our hearts as one they rhyme

I think it was your gentle smile

That drew me into you

It tells me that your soul is good

I can’t ignore this cue

My first words come with nervous tones

I hope this lets you know

That I care much of what comes next

I’d like this time to grow

I find the words to ask if you 

Would like to have a drink

So we can sit and talk and laugh

It’s clear that there’s this link

And then right there we’d feel this joy

Where jigsaw pieces fit

The beauty in each others minds

At last we've both found “it”.

London Marathon

London Marathon

For months and months you worked so hard

Each day you had to train

No matter what the weather did

In sunshine and in rain

And then the date in April comes

It’s time to do your stuff

And hope the work that you put in

Will make it not too tough

A cool wind blows across Blackheath

The sight of all those shoes

The time has come, the klaxon sounds

Desires they must now ooze

The aches, the pains, the evil wall

That voice which screams to stop

It matters not how you got there

If ran, or walked or hopped

The streets are lined, in thousands came

They don’t know who you are

But cheered you on, of you they’re proud

Today you’re all our star

What I want for you

All I want for you

I see you strong just like a lion

I want to nurture that

I’ll always make sure you feel strong

You are your own big cat

I’ve loved you right from our day one

Just lovely as you are

I’ll never ask if you will change

Already you’re my star

Accept you here for who you are

Not for what you could be

‘Cause you as you is all I need

That’s what feels clear to me

To feed your mind to do the things

You have the passion for

Is what I plan to do with you

To see you smile more

And all I’ll ever want for you

As your devoted chappy

Is that you feel you’ve lived your life

Just want you to be happy

Restored

Restored

It is my glory here right now

To have you by my side

I knew at once from when we met

I’d like you as my bride

I like that you are oh so kind

And see us all as one

And of the fact since I met you

My life’s been much more fun

That you bring out the best in me

Shows you are right for me

You’ve made sure I know this is real

And is not just a dream

You only let me worship you

If I agree the rules

That you shall worship me as well

So we’re two loved up fools

For you’ve restored my faith in love

That’s been your gift to me

I hope you know there’s no-one else

With whom I’d rather be

Wanting...

Wanting...

I want to fall in love with you

Your soul would make great smiles

This long road that we'd share as one

I think would go for miles

I want to fall in love with you

The way you'd speak and write

Would spur excitement up in me

And makes my flutters flight

I want to fall in love with you

For you would share with me

A goodness in your heart for all

That’s what I love to see

I want to fall in love with you

You'd give me strength inside

To stand there tall in front of me

To safety you would guide

I want to fall in love with you

Not sure yet who you are

But these I know the traits I want

In my bright shining star

The reason to wed

The reason to wed

When you’re not here I miss you so

There’s something that I miss

If you’re not here I know for sure

I can’t be in full bliss

I like to spend much time with you

But leaving is more tough

That photo of you on my phone

Gets me through times of rough

If you’re away have too much work

And do not have the time

Of course my dear I’ll understand

But things can’t be sublime

And when I learn that I’ll see you

My heart still skips a beat

I know we’ve been as one for years

To see you’s still my treat

So this is why I married you

Not ‘cause with you life’s great

But truly it’s that without you

I’d not have my best mate

The moment

The moment

I’d like it to be tactile

A sense of cute unease

A gentle stroke across the arm

Just like a freshening breeze

A nervous telling smile

And glancing of your eyes

This little dance inside our minds

Reveals a nice surprise

A brushing of your fine locks

To see more of your face

A fact that we’re both shy right now

Just makes a certain grace

Then move in ever closer

Accepted with much glee

It’s now clear that for both of us

It’s here we’d rather be

This moment as we sit here

Now filled with total bliss

The time is now here just for us

Where we’ll have our first kiss

Curiosity

Curiosity

It’s noisy in this room tonight

The music’s playing loud

But there is just one voice I hear

Among this rowdy crowd

The lights they flicker all around

The greens and browns and blues

But only yours have hooked me in

It’s these two that I choose

The chats they flow with so much ease

Your laugh leaves me so high

That smile of yours it lights right up

There’s diamonds in the sky

I know we met as friends tonight

My mind can’t help but think

That there’s just something going on

We just seem so in sync

I’m nervous what your text will say

Did you sense something too?

I feel a need to see you soon

And learn more about you

Moo Cantina Pimlico

Moo Cantina Pimlico

A stones throw from Pimlico

Just off Moreton street

You shall find this nice place

To drink or to eat

An Argentine flavour

With decor to match

They mix up their cocktails

Comes batch after batch

The clinking of glasses

And scrapes of clear plates

The rupture of laughter

As friends see their mates

The mix of fine people

From all walks of life

As they come to Moo

And forget all their strife

The girl in that black dress

She sure caught my eye

This place of fine sparkle

Leaves you on a high

Heart of gold

Heart of gold

You’re kind and that’s why I love you

Because you make me smile

It is for you’ve a heart of gold

I wish to tread the aisle

It is because your soul is good

And you are kind to me

That I did stand in front of you

And get down on one knee

You give me strength when I feel weak

And make me feel I can

So this is why I asked if you

Would let me be your man

When I am low and have no hope

You pick me up from deep

It is for this and so much more

That you I plan to keep

My love it is your heart of gold

Which shines so brightly so

With you in hand I know for sure

There’s nowhere I can’t go

I wonder if

I wonder if

I wonder if you wonder too

If we should be as one

That we’ve already found the one

That we should call our hun

I wonder if you see the sky

And look at all the stars

And ask yourself if I see them

As those we would call ours

I wonder if you hear a tune

Which makes your hairs stand up

And if it makes you think of me

With smiles and eyes closeup

I wonder if when nighttime comes

And you climb into bed

That just like me I picture you

I see you in my head

I wonder if you think of me

And think of us as two

‘Cause if you do I think it’s time

To say those words to you

Poetry and Puppets

Poetry and Puppets

It seems that today is about all the P’s

That is puppets and poems it’s true

The string guided creatures and verses of rhyme

Both can give quite a glorious view

For me I love poems I think this is clear

Though some puppets are rather cool too

I really like Elmo plus Virgil and Brains

If I had to but name just a few

Yeah the Muppets are cool and the Thunderbirds too

As a kid formed my Friday night viewing

Though I wasn’t so into the rock with the Fraggles

No that wasn’t on my TV’s queuing

For the poets there’s many, I quite like Wordsworth

And his tale of those beautiful flowers

As to me he’s like Knopfler of Dire Straits fame

I could listen to both for long hours

But aside from my favourites I’d like to point out

That on poems I've just launched a book

So if you would be so kind and click on the link

Then a star of these writings I’ll look.

Maybe...

Maybe

I sometimes sit and wonder if

You are the one for me

Have I been blind and failed to see

It's you with I should be

I’m sometimes lost and feel unsure

If it’s friends or romance

I think deep down I’d like to know

How it would be to dance

I know that when I think of you

A smile shows on my face

But could I take the risk of loss

As you I’d not replace

I feel inside a sense of growth

It’s grown to something great

I sometimes think if saying hi

Could maybe just be fate

I’m not sure yet where my head lies

I think I need more clues

And then of course I’d have to see

Which option I should choose.

What is love?

What is love?

A question that is asked a lot

Is what is love to you?

To me it’s when you know someone

Adore them through and through

I think you must admire their soul

For looks just fade away

And see the dance inside their mind

The beauty of ballet

You must see all their blemishes

Just like an old LP

Of course it comes with scratches true

But played still gives you glee

You need to feel they add to you

And don’t make you feel drained

So even in those times of blue

They’ll help your spark regain

It’s not an easy thing to etch

A precious thing when found

So if you find it hold on tight

For you’ve something profound

Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Today it is our Mother’s Day

Our Mums shall know the score

That we love them and thank them for

The other three sixty four

I’d like to make it quite clear now

That my Mum is the best

I’m still amazed that I was not

Adopted and I’m blessed

We’re now at thirty two old years

Where she’s still there for me

Although I’m sure on most fine days

She’s quite keen to just flee

For some their Mums are not around

For them my heart just bleeds

I hope they won’t be scared to speak

Or tell us they have needs

However you shall mark this day

Thank her for hugs and food

And make sure that she knows for sure

Without her you’d be screwed

There for you

There for you

I see a lash that’s in your eye

I’ll brush it right away

And when you have a coughing fit

My drink clears your airway

We step outside, a cool wind blows

And makes your cold arms sting

My jacket that I brought with me

Around you I shall fling

You’ve stumbled on uneven ground

I know you’ve had a fright

For I am here you are OK

I’m here to hold you tight

When winter’s grip has taken you

You sneeze and feel rough

A tissue I shall hand to you

Make sure you eat nice stuff

I hope you know I’m there for you

For smiles and times of blue

I'll try so hard to do my best

And be right there for you

Be your own "the one"

Be your own "the one"

I wonder if you look at me

And see what I see too

I hope to God that you do not

As I would just say “shoo!”

Which goes against what others say

I hope that they are right

‘Cause if they are I’m most worthwhile

This gives me thoughts to fight

I think I have my focus wrong

It’s not one’s looks that count

The fact that I am good and kind

Is much more paramount

Though even when one’s looks do count

I still have special things

Like when my face lights up with bliss

In cheer to them glee brings

If I should choose to say I’m good

And worthwhile of your time

Then if you do pick me or not

My heart it will still chime.

Digital Love

Digital Love

I see you several times per week

Those are my favourite days

And in between those times I miss

By Skype or text love stays

I go to bed and text sweet dreams

Remind you you’re my dear

And wake up to a text from you

My face lights up with cheer

Each time I get a break from work

I take my phone in palm

It’s Whatsapp that I open up

The ticks just leave me calm

As when we see our ticks turn blue

There’s one thing on our minds

To type and laugh all warm inside

Our world’s so intertwined

It might be Skype or text or voice

They get me through the times

Until I see you next time dear

Our noughts and ones shall chime

International Women's Day

International Women's Day

For too many years they have just been “this”

And achievements were not recognised

But the brave ones did stand up and forced us to see

And at first their views just were chastised

Yes although still not equal, good changes exist

And to those yes we must raise a glass

To the brave ones who pushed us and made us see clear

That they’re more so much more than an ass

And although I am lucky that I have good folks

Who have taught me we’ve all the same rights

There’s still too many people who don’t accept this

Through awareness they’re all in our sights

See they’re now found in boardrooms, in sport and in space

And each day go to school more and more

‘Cause the drumbeat of passion inside of their hearts

Is increasing each day to a roar

But it’s clear the work’s not done and things still aren’t right

Though together we can make it happen

From the great Mrs Pankhurst to my Mum and friends

Keep on fighting, be brave, love your passion.

You are lovely

You are lovely

There’s beauty in you and it’s clear that is true

To those who cast doubt, well to them say “screw you!”

For some it’s more outside for some it is not

But do not let bad ones make you lose the plot

For you can do great things make folk laugh and smile

The gift of compassion will give many miles

And yes you work can work out that should bring you health

But be a good person this shall give you wealth

The wealth of well thought of, give goodness to all

If you’re mean to people that just makes you small

We all have our demons that we face each day

So be kind to others then we can all play

You’re lovely you are and I know you try hard

To those who can’t see that, from my life you’re barred

I will make my self worth sing out as my anchor

If you make me doubt this, then you’re just a [redacted]

Be kind and be good let your soul sing good songs

Each time you see meanness with cheer right those wrongs

And if you can say that you tackle your stuff

Make sure that you tell YOU, “You are good enough!”

Missing

Missing

I take the cover by the tip

To see an empty sheet

And as I climb into this bed

You are not here to greet

I snuggle down and use what’s here

Imagine you’re here now

And picture how cute we would be

My smile lights up my brow

But then I see this isn’t real

And that I’m all alone

My sighs they ripple all around

Without you my heart groans

I’m curled up here and missing you

My gravy to my chips

My book mark to my favourite book

I miss your soft sweet lips

With you not here I’m incomplete

I wish this wasn’t so

Perhaps if I can dream it true

In real life we shall grow

World Book Day

World Book Day

To turn the page or swipe to left

The words jump out at you

Just like when Mr Milne takes you

On trips with Mr Pooh

For me it’s Mr Dahl whose words

Just sparked something upstairs

His pretty little squiggles 

Set about rising of hairs

Matilda is my favourite one

The good wins over bad

And shows that if you’re mean to folks

You’ll make the good ones mad

And if you make the good ones mad

They’ll just keep reading more

To spur imagination on

The author’s pen shall draw

And when they draw a work of art

Our neurons shall rejoice

Because they help us learn and think

And help us find our voice

Bob

Bob

I’d like to introduce my friend

He lives inside my head

And for this note his name is Bob

He fills my mind with dread

Of course he’s not a real thing

I know his voice is mine

But this voice tells me I can’t do

A lot of things, the swine

See Bob tells me I look a mess

That people laugh at me

Or tells me if I do that thing

I'll think I need to flee

He’ll say that I’m not good enough

I don’t deserve the best

‘Cause I have failed so should be sad

I’ll likely fail the test

I don’t like Bob for what he says

That he’s made me not strong

I think it’s time to ask myself

But what if Bob is wrong?

Eyes

Eyes

Our lens on life they see so much

Each blink takes a new snap

Important though each night we must

Give them a long good nap

Though even when we’re fast asleep

And fairies work away

We see so much with other eyes

The day’s events replayed

In those we love and care about

They sparkle brightly so

Their diamonds twinkle graciously

We see their hearts which glow

And if we’re feeling sad and glum

And can’t express our thoughts

Our eyes can rain and call for help

To say we’re out of sorts

They say so much about us all

A view into our souls

Be sure to see all that you can

From these two special holes