Cruelty to Boys
I saw you there sweating
while under the shade
screaming, "stop that now"
and you threw a book
thump
straight out in front of you
onto faded grass.
You ordered him, "Go!
Pick it up, you useless child"
A well-dressed boy in a school cap
cowered to gain the book
brought it back to you;
you dropped it
Twice!
So he had to pick it up again, and again
while you admonished him for ...
Friday 9th April 2021 1:42 pm
A Bohemian Journey
So many nights I have rested beneath the unnerved sky,
plucking the strings of a lyre.
Sacrificed made decisions to be free-spirited.
I'm living the life of a Bohemian
a man,
comforted by desires and serenity
just like a canvas invites paint to a dance.
Red wine spices my tongue
feeling the essence as I swallow.
Wiping the discoloured effect from my lips.
Strewn grass caresses my fee...
Sunday 26th July 2020 7:51 pm
Shower Time
Water
descends.
Drip.
Drip.
Dripping...
from her silky long hair,
cascading.
Onto,
a fine, structured bridge: her collarbone.
Falling
lower
and lower,
striking and
rolling
down
a curve
of fine, pert breasts
and erect nipples.
Drip.
Drip.
Dripping.
Caressing nude skin.
A delicate, seductive, touch.
Down.
Down.
Advancing
...Sunday 26th July 2020 6:43 pm
fly
fly
a haphazard weaving
of unclear intention
the drone of annoyance
the beating of
full spectrum wings
the tap
tap
tap
tap
of attempt after attempt
to get through the glass
of the window
and reach the free domain
of the out there
the buzz
...
Tuesday 19th May 2020 4:07 pm
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