April 10, 2019

The Old Man

Alone he sits, on the park bench, near the gate. Gazing at the sun’s rays sinking, thinking of Kate. The only one who had loved him, […]
April 10, 2019

The Great Escape

I delve into deep dark places, where some fear to go. Confronting horrors of humanity, drags me down low. I then escape into a secret kingdom, […]
March 20, 2019

The Girl

Draped in black, from head to toe,What made her turn and go?Drawn to an evil sect, across the sea,Her radicalised, eyes,To blindness led, on viewing severed […]
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; […]
June 2, 2014

Asylum Seekers

Listen to the pounding, of displaced persons feet. The world trembles to the beat, of invasion they won’t meet. It’s the destitute and fearful, who flee […]
March 18, 2019

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Wash

The boy still refuses to wash, His scent like smoke, around him wafts. Worse than a blocked up kitchen sink. His stench, is like a sewers […]
January 20, 2013

Birthday Dinner Invitation

I’m inviting you to my home, for my birthday dinner party. You may be scared, you may be chilly So if you like, wear your vest […]
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 […]
March 18, 2019

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Stop Biting His nails

He bit his nails until they bled ‘Twas a habit he couldn’t shed, His friends asked him, what was going on in his head, Couldn’t he […]
July 11, 2012

A year to the day.

A year to the day. The dark pall of shame Persistently smothers our vision. Just before six am eleventh of July 2011 Seized weapons on rout […]
February 5, 2013

Stop Fighting

People, people, put down your knives! You have now taken too many lives; The battle fought and won long ago, Fills now our hearts with terrible […]
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 23, 2020

The Boy Who Wouldnt Stop Trying To Launch Himself (Coronavirus)

The Boy was fed up, tied to his home,It had been four weeks, with only a phone.He had a plan, he knew would work;Hugh his brother, […]
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 […]