Poetry Books

February 4, 2013

The Bull

Her face is frozen, her hands visibly trembling. Like an overstretched violin, her voice high and excitable. This woman is suffering, like the bull in the […]
February 4, 2013

The Takers (Inspired by Richard)

Why do we let the leeches into our lives? Why do we let them into our minds? Once in, why do we allow them to remain, […]
February 4, 2013

The Reunion

And there he sits, diminished in size in my eyes. The same smile, the same seductive charm. The same patter of words to make a suggestive […]
February 4, 2013

The Devil’s Disciple

The Devil’s disciple has a seductive, silky voice. Like a poisonous viper sliding into our vulnerable lives; Watching, waiting for his moment to strike. In his […]
February 4, 2013

Disturbing Person

Exploding with laughter he leapt into my life And Cypriot sunshine engulfed the whole place. Complex, clever, kind and astute, Sensitive, assertive, but never morose. This […]
February 4, 2013

The Dentist

Beaming, she stood at her surgery door, looking over us all, Rather like a mother hen over her chicks. And the dark dismal atmosphere lifted away […]
February 4, 2013

The Visit

The warmth of his welcome, was unique, kind and gentle; His brown Lebanese eyes, friendly and twinkling. Asking intimate questions easily – me answering uninhibitedly. His […]
February 4, 2013

Delicate Love

My love for you is all embracing. It touches all I see, feel and do; Enhancing everything there is, Sharper, more beautiful, brighter. My love for […]
February 4, 2013

The Door

Bursting doors on England’s shores, are opening for all. For waves of desperate people are coming to her shores. With love and compassion England’s doors are […]
February 4, 2013

Trust

Trust visited my soul today; And unworthy thoughts and fears took flight. Trust has taken up residence now. Thank you trust, for giving me your gift […]
February 4, 2013

For Bob

There is a gaping hole inside our souls Now that you are gone; But the legacy of love you left, Will be with us forever. So, […]
February 4, 2013

Cats

Beno came first, young almost tame. Then another one came, almost the same. Then Beno came with his brother. Then his mother came with her other. […]
February 4, 2013

Limited Time

I love your brows, your eyes, your elfin look. Your kindness and gravity make me smile; Your inspiration; you’re non judgemental You are mine, all mine, […]
February 4, 2013

Love

Love is goodness; love is profound. Love has a graciousness that is all around. Love is for everyone, the false and the true. Love is God […]
February 4, 2013

The War

What are we doing in the Middle East? As with no hard evidence at all, The Government subjected our youth to go to war. The Nation […]
February 4, 2013

Capri

Now, at this moment, There is nowhere else I would like to be Other than here in Capri. The sound of the sea, striking the welcoming […]
February 4, 2013

Childhood

Scorn and ridicule our diet of everyday. Shouting and bellowing, feeding our fears for today. Unsure, insecure, unloved and unsafe, that’s how we lived every day. […]
February 4, 2013

The Abused Child

The abused child cannot run away and hide, For they are invisibly tied, exposed to the evils of mankind. Love care and protection has been denied, […]
February 4, 2013

The Old Friend

He told me, he thought me delicious, My hair the colour of corn, My smile unbelievably amazing, He told me he could not take his eyes […]
February 4, 2013

The Taxi

I look up, and my heart leaps with joy and relief, There he is, my black shiny cab with his lights lit up. Whisking along the […]