Blog Entries by Dave Dunn | Write Out Loud

There’s one word that everyone should know and treasure

Hold in reverence for life long companionship and pleasure

Even on the darkest days when pain and distress abound

Family is the one word that can bring a comforting sound

All can benefit if they simply recall their sister & brother

Maybe they are distant people they have yet to discover

In this world there is but o...

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Sunday 1st March 2015 9:08 pm

family humanity Love

Unmarked By Their Passing

I tell you there’s no ending, no straightening the straights,

and the twists and turns of life will remain unending.

Where do those paths go, via many trees bowed by breeze,

and thorny bushes with fresh and old blood specks to show.

Some are freeted by time, just lumbering and slumbering,

as stuttering takes them on to old, past their posturing prime.

Bored by ster...

Wednesday 25th February 2015 4:23 pm

Age Atoms death Passing Remaining

Last Hope Of Redemption

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Colour me deeply in high tension blue,

like the power lines that hang over you,

show the charred remnants of fleshy pink

which hint at what washed away in the sink.

Days of weeks and weeks of days pass by,

all I can do is cling on until I cease to cry,

knowing that pain is a way of life for too many,

lost souls all searching for love - is there any?

Take the path ...

Sunday 8th February 2015 10:15 pm

fascism greed politics

Yes Men

“Yes” said the man, “I’ll give it all I can,

though to be quite frank I do not understand”

“That’s precisely what we need young man,

you’ll go far if you just stick to that simple plan”

So said the man in grey who hustled out all those

who showed any initiative, as therein trouble grows…

For this world is run by suits that haven’t any clue

they simply say yes to the boss,...

Saturday 7th February 2015 3:46 am

By The Edge Of Water

By the waters edge we rest and play,

toes in the water, feeling quite gay,

celebrating the warmth of the dancing air

and the restful peace of that place we share.

A loving time with never once a worry,

soft sounds of ripples that won’t ever hurry

and when the wind changes to a cooler breeze,

we'll head on home for some warming teas.

We’ll spend the evenin...

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Saturday 7th February 2015 3:25 am

Love Lovers sea water

Peace is the true path of sanity,
Violence is surely born of vanity,
the vain believe that they deserve more,
the sane know that’s a danger for sure,
as only when we share in all that we do,
can anything belong securely to you…

Peace comes from being alert to the needs,
of all in the world be it for clean water or seeds,
we know there’s more than enough food wasted,
that could be shared...

Wednesday 4th February 2015 2:12 pm

peace sharing violence

Rage On The Loose

Aggression seeps from jaundiced bones.
IS kills too many crouching in their homes
Al Queda murdered thousands in Twin Towers
the result of all those deaths is sobbing showers
the rain of tears could form a salty river to clean
out all the evil that shattered so many a dream
and in the end those fighters only ever produce
a waste of life and resources with rage on the loose…

Wake up you d...

aggression terrorism violence war

Wednesday 4th February 2015 2:10 pm

Oh How Those Dolly Birds Do Play...

She was as real as blue bananas,

her profile made of ‘borrowed’ snaps,

with random words to fill a little space,

will it convince many, well just a few, perhaps…

But at the end where the the typing was done

sits a fat old guy who came from a slum

who uses false ID’s on a dozen sites a day

to pretend he is flirting in a feminine way…

Then a week or more later a ple...

Tuesday 2nd December 2014 5:36 pm

scams

Brush Grass From Our Knees

We will walk by the water amid those tall verdant trees,
then lay in long meadow grass sampling the breeze,
that carries the scents of wild flowers to soften the air,
and while I look on you with love you will play with your hair...

And later when we rise to continue our walk through the wood,
we will talk in those love whispers that are only understood,
by those with great depths to their...

Friday 7th November 2014 11:40 pm

Good Dreams, Bad Dreams

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Dreams drifted freely through the atmosphere,

not knowing who would reach out to hold them near,

a random spice of vivid scenes there for all to view,

I wonder which were at one time picked by you?

Good dreams we flavour with images of our own,

making them personal as if by some seamstress sewn,

embroidered with pictures from our real life past,

are...

Wednesday 22nd February 2012 4:09 pm

Nightmares Dreams

The Myth Of The Perfect Man

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The Myth Of The Perfect Man

The perfect man does not exist

And if he did would soon be kissed

By all those waiting for the event

So soon his energy would all be spent

Indeed his lips would be so chaffed

Swollen while his breath was gasped

Poor guy his chances seem so slim

No one would call him Lucky Jim

Without some clones ...

Monday 20th February 2012 10:17 am

Fun

The Unknown Child

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I am the unknown child the stork didn't bring,

my mother struck down during endless bombing,

no chance had I to ever see the light of dawn,

or graduate from milk to rusks made from corn.

The web can reveal the millions that died in war,

those that were soldiers and sailors and more,

the many others who died without raising a fist,

but who counted the babi...

Sunday 5th February 2012 8:31 pm

war Loss Children

One World Soon

ONE WORLD SOON

One hope I have for my children

No hunger or fear in their lives

Every parent wants this, so that is no surprise

When will the world meet in honesty

Openly plan an end to all poverty

Remove the crowns from the commerce kings

Let morality stand proud within all our tradings

Don't let it take too long my friends

Seek...

Tuesday 31st January 2012 5:37 pm

Unity

Around All Our Tables

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Santa Rhumour is sending sunbeams

to brighten up your day

I don't know if they'll melt the snow

but keep an eye out for they may.

And if perchance they make it easy

for you all to get safely home

then all will have more joy I'm sure

and far less to make them moan.

And for those who have no snow

may your problems be easy to beat

I wish yo...

Thursday 22nd December 2011 10:14 pm

Xmas Sharing

The Future Is So Near

If the world were only as that second sight within the mind,

where pictures are all perfect and the people so very kind....

Just close your eyes and wait upon the visions to arrive,

and try when you awake to bring those pictures full alive...

There are those that say "He's just a dreamer" yes,

but remember that all great men had their dreams to test..

...

Friday 9th December 2011 5:05 am

Future Unity

What Tempo Portents

I've a yearning,

a burning need inside,

it knows nothing of limits,

and has no need of pride,

but drives me on with a tempo,

such a tempo, that will never be denied.

Can you reach and help me,

take a grip on this beat within,

it knows nothing of limits,

and cannot conceive of sin,

but drives me on with its tempo,

such a tempo, and so livel...

Wednesday 31st August 2011 3:17 am

What

Like Petals In The Wind

Like Petals In The Wind

He said "I met them all on line you know,

but so many are now lost from view,

some folk are like petals in the wind

when we can't see them, I wonder can you?"

I said " I have an inkling that

I may have seen one or two,

tell me were they pink sir?"

He said, oh no, mine were all blue."

To this I then replied "Sir,...

Sunday 22nd August 2010 12:18 am

Fun whimsy

Nornesaynce

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Recently edited to correct a couple of typos....

Nornesaynce

T'was burbag and the truggled haze

Craggled around as marnocks played

Pent with holrocks and prewmans sap

Cundled under the wranten flack

Astrapped in heirans wurgled view

They slarvened ever in purndax dew

Ne'er betraven but oft brendelled

Camping hendrill under corflay'...

Friday 6th August 2010 4:34 am

utter nonesense

A Certain Lady

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There's a certain wistful aspect to her gentle grace

A fair haired lovely with elegance embedded in her face

Clear eyed and full lipped with cheekbones well defined

And just to top that outer view is the beauty of her mind

Such a combination must be more than many men can bear

So much for them to live up to - may they hope they can ensnare

A lady filled wit...

Thursday 29th July 2010 5:14 pm

Romance

Those Days...

On those good days - I can smile without a pang

On those good days - I recall all those I rang

On those good days - my heart soars with the lark

On those good days - when I wander to the park

And on those good days, if some pain comes to my mind,

I can hold back the angst all the better because you are so kind.

On those bad days - I will reach to fi...

Friday 16th July 2010 2:35 pm

musings

Poetic Imagery

Poetic Imagery

Lost in the wondrous mists of our poetry
Words glazed to protect their depth and mystery
Passions concealed until you glimpse an aside
Dig deep and find where they were buried inside

Along the washed beaches of island shores
Could these be in the Pacific or perchance the Azores
No clues at this moment will I offer to you
Preferring you reach inside and...

Thursday 15th July 2010 8:35 am

Musings

Mess Time

I aim to live long and then look back to enjoy

the memories of when I was a very old boy,

a very old boy long into second childhood,

when once again, I will be much misunderstood.

For such is a time when we may get to play

at any old game that we want to that day

and get in a mess that won't bother us at all

like those times long before, when we were ...

Thursday 15th July 2010 12:39 am

Mischief

Doctor Who Could Save Us

Doctor Who Could Save Us

Foraging through the future,

burrowing amongst the past,

the good Doctor travels oh so far,

but still cannot say how fast.

Companions he has often had,

but none can stay for ever,

as his life will be so very long,

so they could not stay together.

But fascination can be had

...

Monday 5th July 2010 11:40 am

Fantasy

After

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After

The best of lovers will one day part
and such sad moments break many a heart
maybe a lifetime together has then passed
or one has gone, leaving questions to be asked

But then after the love of your life has gone
can you find new strength to somehow carry on
will there be words from friends to impart any peace
while you struggle through each day until your final release

To each...

Sunday 25th October 2009 12:35 am

loss love memories pain

Stark Distillation

A slight departure from my more usual styles, an experiment in harsh revelation...

Stark Distillation

Wilt thou distill my bleating heart
To extract the spirit of love within?

Bottled in glass will it smell of pine
As just now it must within my breast

Take it then and rid me of its odour
Soured by the heat of your betrayal

Leave me no trace to fester as I sleep, but
Bury me deep...

Saturday 25th July 2009 9:34 am

betrayal

Love Decides The Cast

Love Decides The Cast

Love did not arise

It sneaked up from behind

Love did not surprise

It just controlled the mind

All our senses swamped

All our logic shot

All desires inflamed

All at such a cost

Love burns so very bright

A supernova in our heart

Love takes us day and night

And breaks us when we part

All our futures centred

All passions r...

Friday 24th July 2009 3:41 pm

love

War, War, War

Dusted off from 1968, probably my first serious poem with influences being mainly the news from Vietnam. I later used it as a song lyric with some variations, though eventually the music developed further into a fingerpicking instrumental that had a life of its' own, so the two have separated...

War, war, war
What is it all for?
Does it bring happiness
Does it bring joy
It gi...

Wednesday 22nd July 2009 10:43 pm

War soldier

My Eyes Will Ever

My Eyes Will Ever

Tip me a wink

Don't let my heart sink

There's so much passion in the thoughts that I think

Pray hold out your hand

Help me to understand

All that your heart wants to find in a man

Look deep in my eyes

Take full note of my sighs

I can promise you nothing if you take these for lies

I will seek out your trust

...

Tuesday 21st July 2009 3:04 pm

Love Valentine Passion

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