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February 27, 2019

The Boy who Wouldn’t Blow his Nose

The Boy had an extremely runny nose, Then a terrible family row arose When he refused to wipe, the snot away, Instead blew bubbles, that he […]
February 27, 2019

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Stop Wanting To Be Tarzan

The boy who wanted, to be Tarzan, Swung from tree to tree, in his garden Always finishing his tea; Building strong muscles was the key. His […]
February 27, 2019

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Stop Painting

A magic brush, he saw on the shore. The like of which, had never been seen before. Picking it up, he had an overwhelming urge, To […]
February 27, 2019

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Stop Bouncing On His Bed

Every day and every night the boy jumped on his bed. “I can jump higher than my teacher’s head” he said “Higher than the ceiling here […]
February 27, 2019

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Stop Calling Mummy

In the middle of the square, he called, “Mummy!” Again and again he shouted her name, To his horror, all the nearest mummies came, One in […]
April 13, 2017

Taxi an Endangered Species

We’re sorry, our red squirrel, has been chased away, By greys from America.who came to stay. I fear the same fate, for our black cabs, awaits, […]
May 7, 2016

Life is Short Temptation

Life is short, as you say, but let it be sweet. Free of pain, found in the embers of passion’s heat. Your honied words and gentle […]
May 7, 2016

A Muse to London Taxi Drivers.

Oh what a delightful sight To see your bright golden light Springing towards me, solving my solitary plight. Safely encased in your cosy cocoon, Heading towards […]
January 10, 2016

Death Wish

The babies in their cribs cry for their mother’s breast, Reliant on others in and outside the womb For safety, nurturing, nourishing, and loving. Now they […]
November 16, 2015

Muslim Lady

Who are you, shrouded lady, swathed in your sheet,  Gliding, ghost like in the bustling street? My countenance visible, yours a mystery l can’t understand, am […]
November 15, 2015

Carnage in Paris

Muhammad cried. He wept at the needless slaughter Of his sons and daughters. Right minded people also weep At the loss of life of God fearing […]
October 26, 2015

We

We, the sweetest tiniest of words, in our vocabulary, Beauty and strength; what cargo to carry! I am with you, together as one, our souls marry; […]
October 26, 2015

Sorry

If only you could have said sorry; I’m still hoping one day you will; You should have told me you wanted another, One who suited you […]
September 30, 2015

Spring. Kensington Gardens

Mother Nature shakes the last snow flakes From her petticoats. Unlaces her winter gown giving warmth to the ground. The soil gives way to display bright […]
August 29, 2015

Time

I wait no more, for man or beast As time nibbles away at my lifetime left. I wait no more for the prize that may present […]
July 27, 2015

To a Once Dear Friend

An olive branch to you, I twice extended, Loving birds of peace, to you were also gifted. But the branch you honed into daggers sharp Totally […]
July 19, 2015

Predetermination

Oh you magnificent ship of state, I’m on your track you determine my fate; Your powerful force predetermining my life course By steering away from my […]
July 4, 2015

The Island

I have floated off, away from this deserted desert island of stagnation; Where hollow hopes and distorted dreams were false illusions; Away, from uncertainty, and doubts […]
July 2, 2015

Loss

This sharp savage pain in my heart So strong, could suck the very sea from the shore Leaving the earth desolate and poor, Nothing growing there […]
May 26, 2015

Spirit of The Night

Hello you calm healing spirit of the night, Gliding silently into my sight. Serenity with wisdom so profound An aura of pure love is all around. […]