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