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August 31, 2016
So free the mind of everyday clutter.
Forgotten are days of woe.
No returning to muddy waters,
on a tug that sailed long ago.
So free the mind of knotted seaweed,
that the hippocampus knew well.
Now the mind on a voyage of discovery,
without baggage, as heavy as hell.
April 14, 2016
And people came, hoping to fit in;
a new life willing to begin.
No sea too risky or too deep,
to sap their strength – no time to weep.
Each one battling fear and fright,
for a chance of freedom – knuckles white.
Survivors of life’s cruellest game;
to live in peace their only aim.
and sunlight came today;
I gave myself a break,
away from a self absorbed existence –
a breathe of fresh air to partake.
and vision came today;
depression to replace.
My mind flooding with ideas,
I re-joined the human race.
and hope came by today;
a future I could see.
Solitude, a draughty corridor,
that nearly was the death of me.
December 26, 2015
The bench, my own
just for tonight.
Warm wooded slats,
the soul, to excite.
Free from the draught
of winter’s bite,
and wind blown leaves,
and doggy shite.
The bench, my own
til morning light.
The sky my ceiling,
twinkling bright.
No mortgage plan.
No rent arrears.
My shower – rain water,
hiding tears.
The bench, my own;
I slept well last night.
And awoke with new hope;
the aroma right.
Near my arm, a Big Mac:
I knew there was a god.
And a can of beer tied with tinsel
left by some kindly sod.
November 1, 2015
I daily wait
at water’s edge.
My open heart
to him I pledge.
The point at which
we two last kissed,
I return to daily.
I can’t resist.
To recall the moment,
I never tire.
His love alone
all that I desire.
Please God let
his ship return.
And sight of bow
replace the stern.
I daily wait
at water’s edge.
My open heart
to him I pledge.
The one for me,
the only one.
My life on hold
since he’s been gone.
October 6, 2015
Oh mind that sees me
short of rest,
in the wee small hours;
I do protest.
I need this time
to clear my head.
In the wee small hours
whilst in my bed.
Oh mind that keeps me
from shut eye,
in the wee small hours,
disturbed, I lie.
I need this time;
give me a break.
In the wee small hours,
for pity’s sake.
Oh mind that sends me
on the same dream,
in the wee small hours,
I awake and scream.
I need this time,
to keep my senses keen.
In the wee small hours
grant me, sleep serene.
September 24, 2015
And towards the junction of the road,
undecided, dear Erasmus strode.
Three choices had he at this brow;
go left or right, or return home now.
But going left just wasn’t right;
the west not on his satellite,
and if going right, all that was left,
would the eastern star find him bereft?
So although freedom, Erasmus yearned,
from the unknown, his back he turned.
And no other option had he now,
but to seek out middle ground, somehow.
And as we tread
the road to nowhere,
our onward journey
not in vain.
For with each step
around every corner
waits a new adventure
life cannot explain.
And as we tread
the road to nowhere,
a mistimed plan
can change the day
For with each step
around every corner,
courage of conviction
sees us pave the way.
And as we tread
the road to nowhere,
New horizons
ours to own.
For with each step
around every corner,
a trusted hand awaits;
we are not alone.
May 2, 2015
and the window of
her soul; double glazed.
To keep out the sound.
To keep in fire, that blazed.
and the window of
her heart; single paned.
To gather moisture,
from cheeks, tear stained.
and the window of
her mind; thin plastic.
To scratch the surface
of a life, fantastic.
and the windows of
her eyes; fresh air.
No defense has she,
for she is not there.
Is it anger?
Maybe.
Is it pent up
stress?
Is it
the end result?
Is it
collected mess?
Is it
the challenge
of the
high wire?
Is it
nostalgia,
setting
the soul on fire?
Is it
a platitude,
said to
fit in?
Is it
roaring passion
hidden
deep within?
Is it
life,
in it’s
rawest form?
Is it
the needle
in the eye
of the storm?