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January 20, 2013

The Ship

The Russian ship docked on our peaceful shores, Loaded with evil arms to do our neighbour terrible harm. The Cypriots refuelled the vile vessel enabling it […]
January 20, 2013

The Scrounger

Uninvited, the scrounger strolls up for lunch dinner or tea And simpering enquires if he may join the party. Sunny smiles fade, disappointment reigns High spirits […]
January 20, 2013

The Prayer

Let the stream of love never fail flowing From the very depths of my being; Despite dark days disappointing, Constantly it must surely always be spilling, […]
January 20, 2013

The Pianist

Poised like a python ready to attack He sits on the edge of the black dimpled stool, His long youthful legs almost straight, His shiny shoes […]
January 20, 2013

The Palace of Westminster

What majesty of awesome beauty and dignity we find her, The Palace of Westminster standing on the bank of The Thames, London’s ancient river. For over […]
January 20, 2013

The Open Door

The door to my soul is always open for you, Be unafraid just walk gently through; No barbs to harm you in this safe place And […]
January 20, 2013

The New President

Determined he strode purposefully into the arena. He, who had won the hearts and votes of his fellow countrymen. The first black American to lead his […]
January 20, 2013

The New Friend

He is a mute, reincarnation of the Cheshire feline species With his benign smile and listening ears And brown eyes which know and see far beyond […]
January 20, 2013

The Morning After

for Mike What an evening of friendship, happy thoughts and fun! The sweet memory will last much longer Than the headache and queasiness in my tum.
January 20, 2013

The Letter

Should your wrong accusations have been written on parchment pure, The edges would have curled brown and flames destroyed All evidence of anger and hurt; let […]
January 20, 2013

The Last Embrace

Your loving arms embraced me so sweetly I thought you sincere, Your sentiments of true love were proclaimed together with tears. We promised each other loving […]
January 20, 2013

The Cat with No Tail

Where are you, you sad ginger cat with no tail? For you usually appear demanding sex, and food that’s not stale. Proclaiming your desire by your […]
January 20, 2013

The Bad Debt

After two and a half months the debt had still not been paid Despite many phone calls between both PAs. Dave and I found ourselves at […]
January 20, 2013

Sue

Sue, your warm heart and sunny disposition Dwarfs your small petite stature. Your loyalty to your friends is strong and sure, You are amusing and clever […]
January 20, 2013

Starvation

Squatting listlessly in the dust in Africa’s searing sunshine, with no murmur, The half alive starving aged young Mother Wearily brushes persistent flies from the face […]
January 20, 2013

Spring Morning in Cyprus

The morning is golden, abundant with sensual sensations to embrace; I breathe in the aroma of the newly opened lemon flowers, Pungent in the air their […]
January 20, 2013

Saint Eric

A glimmer of light we see Through the hazy mists of ages. ‘tis from Saint Eric’s golden crown From the Middle Ages.   King of Sweden […]
January 20, 2013

Spike Milligan

Oh Spike, you can’t be buried in Rye I believe your somewhere in the sky.   Not in the ground in Sussex by the sea, In […]
January 20, 2013

Optimism

Blue grey distant hazy lazy hills Stretch into unknown worlds; Give promise of future tales untold Of love, success and happiness. And in the fore, now, […]
January 20, 2013

Music of you

Springing, singing from deep within my soul A surge of infinite happiness Radiates through every nerve I possess;    Profound affection for all I feel, no less. […]