| Poetry Showcase |
| Other |
A Recurring Dream ! |
06 Jan 2010 |
4 reviews |
| War |
Sowing Poppyfield
Reposted in respect. Rememberences of a past life and love/respect for those who shared it. |
07 Nov 2009 |
13 reviews |
| Psychological |
Can You?
Just a question... or two. Re-posted with no malice intended. Reposted because times/thinking/opinion may have changed recently ? Have left all previous responses in the hope that my original thoughts/reasons for penning help ! |
07 Nov 2009 |
11 reviews |
| Other |
Anniversary... One Year On. |
09 Oct 2009 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
Aah !... You Poor Thing ?
Self Explanatory ! |
18 Aug 2009 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Ask A Politician ! |
14 Aug 2009 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
"The Eleventh !" |
07 Aug 2009 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
Does Paradise Call ? |
02 Aug 2009 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'BLUE' Two-Six |
26 Jul 2009 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Antipathy |
17 May 2009 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
" Still Fighting "
20 years on... no apologies for the 'rawness' of this piece. This was how I penned it 20 years ago with no thought for form/merit, just from the heart.
God Bless ALL! |
12 Apr 2009 |
4 reviews |
| War |
'A' Trench (Short Version)
Lesser reported inhabitants/dwellers ! |
13 Nov 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
A Poisoned Kiss
Please buy a Poppy ! |
10 Nov 2008 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
(Totally) Alien to me !
Thoughts on Brussels/EU/'Federal' Laws/Super States ?/Constitution changes and a total annoyance at the "When in Rome... " rule/syndrome only applying to 'us Brits ?'. |
07 Aug 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Political |
Avarice
Greed is greed... but (politically) life is cheap ! |
22 Jun 2008 |
5 reviews |
| Metaphysical |
Aim Higher !
A 'proposed' companion piece to... "A Willow Weeps". |
19 Jun 2008 |
4 reviews |
| War |
"100... Not Out ?"
With respect to Ptes Cuthbertson/Gamble/Murray, 2Para. |
09 Jun 2008 |
7 reviews |
| Political |
Bak 2 Bay 6
Previously 'posed' when Labour considered this, now the Tories are 'unveiling' it ? And they say "Nothing NEW happens in politics !". (Have left original responses attached !)
- Readers may find it easier to skip to the translation which follows the work FIRST!
- You have been warned, Ha,Ha,....... |
18 Nov 2007 |
7 reviews |
| Political |
(*) Rhetoric
*Please refer to 'Authors Explanation' below! |
08 Nov 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
A DefYING Wish ! |
03 Nov 2007 |
1 review |
| Metaphysical |
Freedom Of Speech !
Special thanks to Logicus Tracticus for his invaluable input/comments/observations/time/uniqueness - I would have let this slide into obscurity without it! |
27 Oct 2007 |
3 reviews |
| War |
Passing Dawn
Yes... another one ! |
20 Oct 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
Zero Tolerance |
12 Oct 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Experiment in Colour ?
No comment necessary. Please read 'Author Explanation' at bottom? |
08 Oct 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Political |
Broken Covenant |
26 Sep 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
30 Minutes ! |
10 Sep 2007 |
7 reviews |
| War |
Addled by Opiates
Memories of phials of 'happiness'! |
05 Sep 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
Mr Brown... |
30 Aug 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
A Safe Port ... (NOT just ANY Port !)
Yes... it's another ( ' boring to some' ) sonnet ! |
09 Aug 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'Aberration'
Started as a comment on 'stripping the soul'... and the rest ? |
05 Aug 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Psychological |
Abyss on Helicon*  |
02 Aug 2007 |
2 reviews |
| Humour |
Siblings ? |
23 Jul 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Sweet Angel
Apologies for the re-post... but watching the Diana concert on TV... thought some may like to have look? No need to review! Thanks. |
01 Jul 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
'About Face'
Conscience? |
28 May 2007 |
9 reviews |
| Other |
Who Am I ? |
22 May 2007 |
4 reviews |
| War |
'Northern Lights Down South'
Just trying to catch some 'clean' air. |
12 May 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
'On the Beach'
Long... and winding. Patience required. |
30 Apr 2007 |
1 review |
| Other |
'Dawn's Light Missed (Mist)!'
Remembering a cold, cold day, twenty-five years ago! |
23 Apr 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
A 'Mad Dog's' Despair !
The 'News' from abroad! |
17 Apr 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
'With Dignity'
Making an omelette with rotten eggs... will only make you ill and leave a bitter aftertaste. Likewise, seeking revenge for a relationship gone bad. Neither will be remembered later on in your life with fondness... but both can be avoided! |
15 Apr 2007 |
1 review |
| Other |
'Break Fast for Breakfast!'
Felt hungry... saw a prompt... scribbled away! |
12 Apr 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
" What doth a Sonnet make ? "
Re-listed in reply to Rons prompt! |
10 Apr 2007 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'Clickitty Clack'
Just a bit of nonsense that was sat in 'Development' for 8+ days. |
08 Apr 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
'Just... Passing Time!' |
21 Mar 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
'Experiments on a Page!'
Ability to use site emoticon feature required! Please read 'Author Explanation/Trigger'. |
13 Mar 2007 |
7 reviews |
| Political |
Forgotten
The 'SIN' of seeking Welfare Assistance. |
11 Mar 2007 |
9 reviews |
| Other |
'Collateral Damage ?' (Blue On Blue)
Given adult content rating for one swear word/verse which I felt was a 'context' necessity. Advance apologies, to those whom it offends. |
06 Mar 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
'Thoughts and Dreams'
Emphasis change in the middle? |
25 Feb 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
'Words Wanted !'
This piece has three(?) working titles! Couldn't decide which suited best so... not wishing to waste any, used all three ! |
22 Feb 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
(Everyday) Heroes
A few missed out no doubt... let me know and I'll see if I can rectify the (unintentional) oversight! |
16 Feb 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Political |
'The PC Shame Game!'
Will probably offend. One swear word... many contentious references ? Please read authors note at end of piece (or don't and just fire away!). |
09 Feb 2007 |
8 reviews |
| Religious & Inspirational |
'My Guiding Light'
Reworked and evened out on request, with 3 added verses. As good a time as any for the sentiments within. Once encountered always remembered... fondly. |
01 Feb 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
"Your Deeds Sir...!"
Companion piece to “Your Bill Sir...!” posted May 06. |
08 Jan 2007 |
2 reviews |
| Psychological |
" Bleed "
Brief but faceted ! |
02 Jan 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
'Re : Viewer' |
28 Dec 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
"Annual Mantra's ! ” x 3
Possibly repeated by children/parents, in households the world over tonight? |
24 Dec 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
'Babbling' Brook
Somewhere to go when in need of escape! Add your own bits... the venue is serene, fluid and where you want/need/deserve to be. (And yes... the syllable count is spot on... no distractions here!LOL, LOL, ROTFLOL.) |
17 Dec 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'Something's Rustling Under The Mistletoe'
May Offend ? Slight changes for SYLLABLE COUNT ! |
15 Dec 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Other |
Sleep Peaceful |
02 Dec 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
Innocent Fields ( in 'NO CENT' fields!)
Graphics in 'My Album' page updated with wording/reviewer amendments. |
30 Nov 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
Accept the Cold of Night |
22 Nov 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Medical |
Digesting Achalasia
Previously posted in 'Educational Health Stories'. I am posting on main site in the hope of further feedback (or confirmation of that already left!) before one final edit. I have left all previous reviews/comments/replies as a guide! |
20 Nov 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Other |
Whispered Words
From a seed of an idea from: T&E (rrrr) and K-S. |
14 Nov 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Psychological |
'Open... the Box!'
You possess everything you need to succeed and be happy! |
13 Nov 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Guilty |
11 Nov 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Romance |
Embrace
Reposted after consideration to reviewers comments! |
09 Nov 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Humour |
Touch
Reposted to show I don't have a one-track (War Poetry) mind following positive comments receieved for 'Electricity'. |
06 Nov 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Romance |
Heart & Soul
Reposted to show I don't have a one-track (War Poetry) mind following positive comments receieved for 'Electricity'. |
06 Nov 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Erotica |
Electricity
Reposted on request... hope it is as you remember 'XXXX' but don't shout at me if not! |
05 Nov 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Other |
"prey 4 no play... !"
11th Hour musings! |
02 Nov 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
'At The Settling Of The Son!'
Anti-War and the senselessness of it all. |
30 Oct 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'A Souvenir From,,, !'
Another piece of cynicism rooted firmly in the news today! |
16 Oct 2006 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
'Peace!... Talk!'
A slightly tongue-in-cheek look at unilateral disarmament and a cynical opinion held that "There's alway's One... !" |
14 Oct 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
Loving Terra - Firma !
Tumbling thoughts now static from an employ past, unsure of the layout and flow? Sat in developement boards for a little while, may bring a smile or two to some! |
10 Oct 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
Immediate Report - ( 9/11 to 7/7 ) Remembered
I originally wrote this for an American friend after 9/11, then changed it when other atrocities happened.
We are coming up to the 7/7 London Anniversary and so I am giving first look to this amended version to this site before giving it to others who have requested it. |
03 Oct 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Psychological |
"IF I LIE IN A FIELD... !"
Tweaked from suggestions.
Was trying to conjure up something warm and appreciative to say in response to a review posted for one of my latest postings and this just forced itself in demanding to be written down. |
02 Oct 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
'The Flower Seller' ~ A Customers Viewpoint!
Part iv |
28 Sep 2006 |
1 review |
| Other |
'Anti-Climax!'
Moved over from development section with small change. |
26 Sep 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'As I Go... !'
Penned whilst in a Military Hospital in 1984. Tidied a little and given a regular(?) beat/syllable count |
18 Sep 2006 |
1 review |
| Other |
The 'Flower Sellers' Ministrant
Part III in the 'Flower Seller Saga'... Each one revealing a little more of the MC and those around him...(definitions added!) |
09 Sep 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
And It Has Started To Rain... !
"Letting go emotionally of the past!" |
20 Aug 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
'The Flower Seller' Delivers
Follow on from 'The Flower Seller' after a suggestion/prompt, on review. Comma's inserted as breaks, giving each line three parts, to convey an inner (forced/stressed) rhythm! |
17 Aug 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
' Dispatches' |
12 Aug 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
"God is great !"
This is the re-worked version with a more formal layout, constant syllable count, (and hopefully, better!) metre/rhyme, after a suggestion or two! Thanks. |
09 Aug 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Other |
Impasse
No 'I' in shared dreams ! |
03 Aug 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Legacy Revisited
Adult additions to first work. |
28 Jul 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
'sniPing ARTISANS' |
26 Jul 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Political |
Legacy
No-one should take the environment for granted! ~ Thanks to Ron for reviving this! |
18 Jul 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Other |
Life Slips Away |
18 Jul 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
Little Hiccups (Hiccoughs)
Originally penned some 20yrs ago. Recently unearthed and rescued/returned. |
18 Jul 2006 |
1 review |
| War |
A Shadow Cast
Re-worked from suggestions passed |
13 Jul 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Humour |
She's Gone Insane ! |
08 Jul 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Other |
Inner Treasures
For my children |
07 Jul 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
The Flower Seller |
26 Jun 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Other |
My Mothers 'TREES'
Acrostic in memory of the poet named. |
19 Jun 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
" Closed Minded " |
18 Jun 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
Freedom Owed |
18 Jun 2006 |
2 reviews |
| War |
Liberty Remembered
The 'D' Day landings |
29 May 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
Your Bill Sir ...!
American involvement in WWII. |
21 May 2006 |
9 reviews |
| Romance |
Heart Torn For an English Rose -(Sonnet) |
07 May 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
Silly Thoughts - No.1
A bit of light-heartedness to jump in the bath with after a heavy day. Just hot water, bubbles and pure 'ME' time required! |
03 May 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Psychological |
Shrink's View |
01 May 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Family Sagas |
Bitter Pill
Children suffer most |
27 Apr 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Psychological |
Step Forward
Written whilst ill, but added here to help someone! |
25 Apr 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
2004 and still there!
Memories of injustice and a heart-felt plea |
21 Apr 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
I am Jekyll, I am Hyde. |
17 Apr 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Natures Call
This was wrote whilst I was lying in hospital a few months back. I've been meaning to work on it, bit I'm just at a dead-end on it(thread gone), so any help would be appreciated. |
12 Apr 2006 |
6 reviews |
| Other |
My Home ( Liverpool - My Inspiration )
how I feel about 'My' city, |
05 Apr 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Humour |
We Can Help (A Volunteers Ode)
For the hard working volunteers at the CAB |
05 Apr 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Humour |
Martin and Millie the Filly
The continuing story of 'Martin the Python', Apostrophe, Hyphen. (Be Warned it's quite long! ha,ha,ha.) |
03 Apr 2006 |
1 review |
| Humour |
A Snake In My Bed
The continuing tale of Martin the Python, Apostrophe not Hyphen |
28 Mar 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Humour |
Martin .dot COM(ma) |
25 Mar 2006 |
4 reviews |
| War |
Boy Soldiers (The 18,000)
Re : The WWI Volunteer Soldiers |
22 Mar 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
Pet Hates (Rule 7)
Just a few of the things that annoy/irritate me.
Please feel free to leave your own niggles/comments. |
17 Mar 2006 |
6 reviews |
| Romance |
Broken Clown
Ever had your Masculinity challenged, or your b@*"s kicked! |
08 Mar 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Other |
Snipers
Don't worry everyone, this ISN'T another WAR piece, it's more of a psychological thing, really! Have a look! |
06 Mar 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Humour |
What if Women ......?
Penned a few months ago after a debate on BBC2.
Apologies to all ... No offence intended ... HONEST! |
02 Mar 2006 |
9 reviews |
| War |
National Debt |
21 Feb 2006 |
5 reviews |
| War |
Floating on a Crimson Tide |
19 Feb 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Psychological |
New Leaves |
17 Feb 2006 |
8 reviews |
| War |
Hello Old Friend |
13 Feb 2006 |
6 reviews |
| War |
A Willow Weeps |
12 Feb 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Poetry Development |
| Other |
Alway's Awake(Never Sleeping ).
Thoughts from a past life... again. |
27 Jan 2010 |
6 reviews |
| Psychological |
Plastic Spoon !
I think there may be TOO MUCH thought in this ? Open to suggestions. |
04 Dec 2007 |
4 reviews |
