| Poetry Showcase |
| Other |
Reading Poetry In Fairlands Valley Park.
My reaction to the council's Jobsworth from hell. One day one of these petty little people will say 'great idea... go for it...' When that day comes, hell will freeze over...
I found out later he lied. We didn't need any of it. |
05 May 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Humour |
Bionic Betty.
Written to win a bet (and I did). |
23 Apr 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
The Madman Ouroborous.
What goes around... Comes around. |
16 Apr 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
6.00 pm Incident.
I had three cats (Jodie has since sadly died) and this is a true story. There's a pic of Cozmic & Stella in the pics but Jodie's refuses to post for some reason. |
11 Apr 2008 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Scourge Of The Streets.
A poem about the hypocrisy over drug use within government circles. (No change there, then). Dates from Dec.1997.
Caveat Emptor is Latin for Let The Buyer Beware... |
07 Apr 2008 |
2 reviews |
| Humour |
Tax Exile On Main Street.
Posted for fun after alluding to a quote from the 'coolest man in rock' (Keith) in a reply to one of my previous posts.
There are a few 'Stones' song and album titles scattered within, can you get all of them ?
This is the first draft. If I get out the albums I could probably add to it and so it is unchangeable as I have counted the titles. WARNING. Includes one expletive. |
05 Apr 2008 |
3 reviews |
| Religious & Inspirational |
Sermon On The Amount.
It'll probably be deemed offensive by the 'God Squad', so if that's your poison, please don't bother... |
01 Apr 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Humour |
With Pride And Prejudice.
The late great Michael Flanders and Donald Swann wrote a song entitled 'Song Of Patriotic Prejudice' which includes the lines 'The English, The English, The English are best... I wouldn't give tuppence for all of the rest...'
I wondered if it could be updated ? Dates from 2001. |
25 Mar 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Romance |
It Might As Well Be You.
A cynical encounter between two people... |
24 Mar 2008 |
7 reviews |
| Other |
A Four Letter Word Beginning With 'F'.
I came second in a poetry competition with this and received a cheque for twenty five quid...
It was the only poetry competition I've ever entered. I'm not in competition with anyone. |
18 Mar 2008 |
9 reviews |
| Other |
The Dodo Swings (And Flies With Jug).
For Michael 'Dodo' Marmarosa... Musician. |
11 Mar 2008 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
Eleven Hearts And A Lot Of Soul.
This one is actually about a game of football... Dates from 16th June 2002 if there are any Republic Of Ireland fans out there ? |
09 Mar 2008 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
Cooking With Love.
It came from an old joke... |
06 Mar 2008 |
7 reviews |
| Political |
Almost A Sonnet For World Leaders (For Carlo Giuliani).
Written in 2001 after the events in Genoa. |
02 Mar 2008 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
The Forest Glade (Execution Ground).
A comment upon mass murder... |
25 Feb 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Political |
Marlboro' Country.
An ethical question for Her Maj' ? (To be read at 'rap' speed). |
13 Feb 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
'Twas Long Ago And Far Away...
I think it's about 'trial by media' but that's just a guess... |
08 Feb 2008 |
4 reviews |
| Political |
Hearts Of Darkness.
The truth about Africa... What do you think ? I\m currently out there... |
25 Jan 2008 |
10 reviews |
| Romance |
Picnic On A Rainy Day
The beginning of a love affair which lasted six months... |
15 Jan 2008 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
The Monster Kids.
My feelings toward some of the kids who used to come to the club I worked at in the early 1990's and I haven't changed my views since. Warning. It's quite long, so get your cup of tea and a sarnie first. |
14 Jan 2008 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
Armageddon There... But Slowly...
Your guess is as good as mine ? |
12 Jan 2008 |
3 reviews |
| Humour |
The Perfect Express Hut Pizza.
Just how long are you willing to wait ? A cautionary tale. |
10 Jan 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
The Soul Of Six Acre Wood.
I wrote it in the wood at 8.15am whilst sat on a tree trunk when I should have been working... |
09 Jan 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Humour |
Bevy Chase (Or Blyth Panic & Drunk Sound Engineers).
This is a re-write of Blyth Power's song 'Chevy Chase'. The reason it's in the poetry section is 'cos I don't sing it. It's a poem done to the rhythm of Blyth Power's tune. |
06 Jan 2008 |
2 reviews |
| Political |
To Erin The Side Of Peace.
A poem of hope, or at least it was when I wrote it (1994) then the second time I performed it I got a death threat.
Two days later I received another... Just for performing a poem ???????? |
03 Jan 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
The Sun Readers Heartfelt Prayer
The 'Mail' readers would be more accurate but it just doesn't roll off the tongue as well... |
02 Jan 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Political |
In Praise Of Thoughtful Drunkeness
A comment upon drinking quotes... and what happens after. |
01 Jan 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
In Quiet Dignity.
Written after the Tsunami tragedy for a benefit gig. |
31 Dec 2007 |
1 review |
| Other |
If Only Billy Pigg
A comment (Imaginary) from the point of view of a hill farmer from the North East at the outbreak of foot and mouth in 2002. |
27 Dec 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Political |
In The Line Of Duty
I get very annoyed with the arrogance of those who propogate 'us and them'... This one is for Lord Stevens. |
26 Dec 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
One Second Into Boxing Day. 
So how do you rate the 'Sales' then ? |
26 Dec 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Humour |
The Crown vs Christmas. F.
I wrote this back in the 'Tory' years, but in New Labour's it's coming true... Watch this space... Or Crimewatch ! |
24 Dec 2007 |
1 review |
| Sport |
Just one good thing...
Written as we were about to start on the debacle known as the last World Cup...
altho' it's not really about football. |
22 Dec 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Psychological |
P.P.A.
A particularly vicious diatribe... |
22 Dec 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Humour |
A Pensioner's pride.
I wrote this for my 'Old Man', who hates shopping... Warning. includes very mild swearing. |
22 Dec 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
The Office Christmas Party
Been there, done that and bought (or might even have nicked) the T-shirt... |
18 Dec 2007 |
9 reviews |
| Song Lyrics |
| Political |
Gordon (Golden) Brown Remix # 1 (The London loser mix).
Now come on... Don't be silly. |
04 May 2008 |
3 reviews |
| Political |
He Is The Very Model Of A New Labour Politician...
This one's for Tony B'liar... Maybe I should change it to past tense and keep performing it or just retire it until he goes for President of Europe ? |
01 Feb 2008 |
4 reviews |
| Political |
Anarchy in the Tory Part-ee
A re-write of the Sex Pistols classic from a Tory perspective... |
31 Dec 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Political |
Gordon (Golden) Brown
One for 'Culloden's Revenge' who screwed up my pension... |
31 Dec 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
Stevenage Woman (Redneck Woman).
A Girl named Gretchen Wilson had a hit with a track named Redneck Woman... It just seemed so right to 'adapt' it...
Warning. Contains some serious 'attitude'. We don't call the place 'Chavenage' for nothing. |
22 Dec 2007 |
2 reviews |
| Humour |
Frostie The Snowman
I wrote this about the job that I do in the daylight hours...
Yes, it is a pastiche and yes, sadly, it is accurate. |
17 Dec 2007 |
6 reviews |
