BROKEN GLASS
BROKEN GLASS.
Angst the gangster of my pain
Will I ever write again?
Of flowers in the field
Coloured blue as steel
Once annealed
By sunlight shining through the broken glass
Before the dearth of earth alas
Now cold,
As old as time, dying.
Birds still soar, trying.
Their songs now lost
Beneath the roar of memory
Lost to greed.
The need to feed our eyes
...
Wednesday 20th November 2013 7:04 pm
FOR 'OUR KID'
FOR “OUR KID”
Well,
We were told,
“I’m sorry it looks like cancer’s taken hold”
I suddenly went cold ....
Specially when they said
And smiled
“Think about those who’ve survived”
And I remember hearing myself scream,
From what seemed
Another room,
“What about the poor fuckers
Who don’t?”
And I watched my sister
Die in pieces.
And I didn’t give a fuc...
Tuesday 19th November 2013 3:54 pm
VOICE OF THE INNOCENTS
VOICE OF THE INNOCENTS.
Soldier, soldier, can you hear me?
Soldier, soldier, don’t shed no tears for me.
Soldier, soldier, what you doing here?
Soldier, soldier, tell me what it is you fear
Soldier, soldier, fighting for my rights.
Soldier, soldier, got me in your sights.
Soldier, soldier, do you hear the screams?
Soldier, soldier, what’s in your dreams?
Burnin...
Tuesday 19th November 2013 10:17 am
RENEGADE
Always a renegade .... ish ............
RENEGADE
Sadness,
Madness,
And badness
Interwoven.
Interspersed.
Show their colours
Then reverse.
Turn things around
Stand them on their head
Don’t swallow the stories
You’ve been fed
By those who deny the truth
In their own lives,
But who are always ready
With their steely knives
And flashing blades
Willing to cut...
Saturday 2nd November 2013 1:27 pm
A TINT
If the world was black and white ... YACK !!! It just wouldn't be right ..... Would it? .....
A TINT.
When I paint.
Do I taint
The words I use?
When I write.
Do I abuse
The paint I choose
To colour my world?
Its beauty unfurled.
With each brushstroke
With each word that’s spoken
A moment broken
By the sound
That’s bound
To echo into nothing
But paint sticks
...
Friday 6th September 2013 7:50 pm
THE RAIN
THE RAIN.
VOTES LIKE PAPER BOATS
SMOKING, BURNING,
FLOATING
DOWN THE RIVER OF DESPAIR
NOT CARING WHO WINS
JOB DONE FOR ITS SINS
THIS “X” IN A BOX
SEE, THIS TIME THERE IS NO OIL
NO NEED TO FOIL
A DESPOT’S PLAN OR
A TERRORIST’S PLOT
TO SANITISE, TO SARONISE
AND CARRY NO STENCH OF DEATH
BUT WHILE THEIR PEOPLE WRETCH,
AND GASP FOR BREATH
...
Monday 2nd September 2013 9:41 pm
THE PROVIDER
So sayeth the Slater .......................
THE PROVIDER.
I am the lord of the storm
And I will make you reform
Make you change your ways
I am the sound of rolling thunder
I can split your world asunder
And I will drag you under
Unless you change your ways
I am the rider on the lightning
Feel, the noose is tightening
Consider and be enlightened
Listen, and change y...
Tuesday 27th August 2013 12:31 am
THE FOLLY OF YOUTH
THE FOLLY OF YOUTH.
Judge me not.
Have you forgotten
Decisions you once made?
Would you not trade
An hour in time?
To return and put right a crime
Stitched from impulsive youth.
Go back and see the truth.
Unpick the lies,
Prove there were no flies
On you.
The young man who
Believed he was the king of cool.
Only to prove,
He was j...
Monday 26th August 2013 8:37 am
RIB CAGE PRISON
Sunday 16th June 2013 8:42 pm
MY PLACE
Everybody needs a birra' space .... don't they ???? .......
MY PLACE.
I’m going to find me a place
A place with space.
A place with space
Where I can face
My demons.
On my own.
All on my own.
On my own
I know
But I won’t be lonely.
Because
I’ll have grown.
Grown, shown,
I can manage
On my own.
And exorcise
My gh...
Monday 27th May 2013 10:43 am
IDEAS
IDEAS.
When I was young
In years
I thought
Only my ideas
Mattered.
Now I am older
In years,
I realise that
All ideas
Matter.
When I am
Very old
In years,
I only hope
That I still have
Ideas.
If I do,
I promise
I will share mine,
And
Listen to yours.
This way
We will move mountains
Together.
God b...
Monday 20th May 2013 10:09 am
CATCH THE RAIN
CATCH THE RAIN.
Watch as a child tries to catch the rain
Dancing and singing to imagined refrains
Bathe in their innocence and see fire in the skies
The world is full of magic seen through their eyes
Growing older see that innocence go
Watch the magic fade and cynicism grow
Why do we leave imagination behind?
Standing helpless as joy unwinds
...
Thursday 16th May 2013 12:53 pm
OLD SCHOOL
Wednesday 8th May 2013 12:51 pm
COMMON OR WHAT?
POSH? Bish bosh!! We're all the same .....
COMMON OR WHAT?
Where you from?
You think I’m common?
Come on
Just because you pronounce your aitches
Try it walking down past Strangeways
You’d find it a strange place
Full of strange ways alright
At night
With that voice
Your choices compromised
By the plum in your mouth?
Does the silver spoon not get in the way?
...
Friday 3rd May 2013 12:41 pm
ON THE BLOCK
ON THE BLOCK
Urban sprawl,
Graffitied walls
High rise flats.
Hooded twats?
City dwellers?
Cocaine sellers?
Eyes on sticks
And cars on bricks.
Everybody’s feeling
The youths are dealing.
Slowly drowning,
Always frowning.
Trying to impress you,
Even oppress you.
They look rough,
They...
Wednesday 24th April 2013 12:34 pm
A FRIDAY MORNING BUBBLE
A FRIDAY MORNING BUBBLE.
It was a Friday
When my bubble burst
Like when you were a kid
Blowing chewing gum bubbles
Thinking you were the first
An innovator.
A sticky bubble magician
Everyone watched with wonder
As the bubbles grew
Then chuckled secretly
When the expanding candy
Went bang
And stuck pinkly to your face
Disguising featu...
Monday 22nd April 2013 10:34 am
OLDEN DAYS
Something for my Mum ......
OLDEN DAYS
In olden days
So my mother says
Life was quite different then
Mills were satanic
All food was organic
And your elders, all wise men
You went to school
Then went int’ mill
No sick pay then,
You couldn’t afford to be ill.
If you couldn’t work,
You didn’t get paid
There was no time off
And litt...
Wednesday 17th April 2013 3:49 pm
EASY TIME
EASY TIME.
SLOW DOWN EASY
DON’T TRY TO HIDE
SLOW DOWN DON’T TEASE ME
I’VE GOT MY PRIDE
WE GOT TIME TO ROCK
WE GOT TIME TO ROLL
WE GOT TIME TO SHARE
OUR IMMORTAL SOULS
SO SLOW DOWN EASY
NO CAUSE TO IMPRESS
SLOW DOWN EASY
WE GOT TIME TO UNDRESS
AND EXPOSE OUR DESIRES
SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE
SLIP AND SLIDE
SWEAT AND TRY
SWAP O...
Sunday 14th April 2013 3:22 pm
SHADOWS.
Inspired by this pic of my eldest son and my grandson after a busy and lovely day.
SHADOWS.
At end of day as shadows lengthen
Walk hand in hand and love is strengthened
A moment meant for father and son
A tender touch as day is done.
As hand seeks hand and trust is made
Walk into light, don’t let memories fade
That little shadow’s too quic...
Friday 12th April 2013 8:29 pm
I STILL SEE
Just woke up this morning and looked at my Bernice .......
I STILL SEE.
WHEN I SEE YOU
I SEE MY REASON TO RISE.
WHEN I SEE YOU
I WONDER WHAT SURPRISES
THE DAY WILL BRING.
WHEN I SEE YOU
I REALISE BIRDS ARE SINGING,
HERALDING SUNSHINE
INTO MY DAY.
WHEN I SEE YOU
AS YOU LAY SLEEPING,
I WANT TO KEEP
YOU SAFE,
SELFISHLY,
FOR ME,
...Tuesday 9th April 2013 10:41 am
WONDERING
WONDERING.
Smoke screening
Gently leaning
On the maybe.
Trying to veil,
A pale
Version of the truth.
Diluted truth.
Watered down to suit
The situation.
Living a lie,
With eyes raised
Skyward
To distract
A trusting plea.
Only seeking honesty.
Questions asked
From the shadow
Of ignorance.
While liars bask
In their su...
Sunday 7th April 2013 2:56 pm
REPOSSESSION DEPRESSION.
REPOSSESSION DEPRESSION.
Repossession
Invites depression
Round for drinks,
Before the ink
Has dried
On papers,
Signed and
Cried over.
As lives taper,
Tumbling,
Back
Down the ladder.
It makes me mad!!
Because we were encouraged
To climb.
Sold by the smile
Of greed.
The need to feed
The country’s coffers.
The need to ...
Friday 5th April 2013 11:18 am
LISTEN!!
LISTEN!!
Have you ever listened SO hard sat in the thick, sterile silence of a hospital corridor, in the middle of the night that you thought nothing else existed outside of your head? Then you hear those dreaded footsteps, tip tapping out of the blackness, getting gradually closer, louder, until you think your head will burst, and you listen harder than you thought it was possible to do. S...
Thursday 4th April 2013 3:48 pm
LAID BARE.
LAID BARE.
Feeling feelings,
Stealing feelings,
Peeling feelings,
Down to the bone.
Take a mate.
The feeling’s great,
But feeling great
Is that your state of mind?
Is that your fate?
Maybe it’s time to go home.
Back to what you know.
Forget the chance
You had to grow.
Opt for the safe.
Don’t step off the pace.
Give up the throne.
...
Thursday 4th April 2013 2:59 pm
JAEGERBOMBS AND KARMA
Once upon a time ....
JAEGERBOMBS AND KARMA.
Vodka and drama.
Jaeger bombs and karma.
When souls are bared
Temptation’s there though.
Allowing booze to choose him,
For alcohol to abuse him
And use him for distraction.
While Euphoria’s the attraction.
When wages are converted into drink.
He doesn’t even think
About the consequences.
After all,...
Thursday 4th April 2013 9:59 am
HOME SWEET HOME
What is happening in my country??
HOME SWEET HOME.
This is my place!!
This is my space!!
She cried.
Trying to hold back,
Trying to hide
The tears.
The fear
Of uncertainty
About the future.
It’s not a cattle shed!!
It’s not just a place
To rest my head!!
This is, my sanctuary
My security,
Familiarity.
My community.
All...
Monday 1st April 2013 7:57 pm
EASTER.
EASTER.
Which came first?
Easter or the egg.
Which came first?
Chocolate or the egg.
Why an egg anyway?
Chocolate bunnies,
Chocolate funnies.
Silver foil
Ripped.
Chocolate sun-days,
Easter mum-days.
Not that kind of egg.
Not procreation,
More recreation.
Chocolate lips,
Chocolate faces
Melted religion,
Empty spaces
Empty eggs and
Empty churches
Silver f...
Monday 1st April 2013 7:54 pm
WELL, DO YA??
A sleepless night brought this ....
WELL DO YA?
DO I LIKE MYSELF?
SOMETIMES.
DO I LIKE MY LIFE?
YES.
DO I DESERVE
WHAT I’VE GOT
IN MY LIFE?
I DON’T KNOW.
I DON’T CARE.
I’VE GOT IT.
ITS MINE.
BUT DON’T TRY TO TAKE MY LIFE.
DON’T TRY TO CHANGE MY LIFE.
NOT NOW.
IT’S TOO LATE.
AM I PROUD
OF MYSELF
AND MY LIFE?
...Monday 1st April 2013 7:09 pm
ANOTHER NEW YEAR
ANOTHER NEW YEAR.
Attend your church.
Lurching forward
Towards new year.
No new news,
Only the same old views,
From the same old crews,
Kneeling in the same old pews
As last year.
Cleaning out their souls.
Caught sinking in the holes
Dug by last years fancies.
Their attention held in holy trances.
Fortunately,
Between the saddl...
Thursday 21st March 2013 10:42 am
THE NEED
THE NEED.
Have you ever felt the need to pray?
Did you get on your knees?
What did you say?
Have you ever felt the need to say
You have to pray
Because your life is savage?
Did you ask for help
Because you couldn’t manage
On your own?
Making decisions,
On your own,
Healing divisions
Within the family
You have to care for.
I have.
...Thursday 21st March 2013 10:28 am
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS.
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS.
What happens to a baby in the womb?
What happens to a smile in an empty room?
What happens to an echo in lonely halls?
What happens to you when the black rain falls?
What happens to a tear when it rolls down a cheek?
What happens to a thought when you refuse to speak?
What happens to love when one half has go...
Wednesday 20th March 2013 5:32 pm
FOR FUCK'S SAKE!
FOR FUCK'S SAKE LIVE FOR TODAY AND REGRET
TOMORROW OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT
JUST AS WELL GIVE IN TO THE MAN.
Rule me.... School me....
Make me a mule....see!!!
I don't fuckin' think so!!!
Tell me....sell me.
A dream I can still see
But I won't go easily.
I'll kick and fight
And be the night....mare.... You don't want,
I'll come and haunt,
That compromi...
Wednesday 20th March 2013 5:17 pm
WHERE'S THE SENSE?
WHERE’S THE SENSE?
Who’s to blame?
Eh?
Is that the game?
Eh?
The problem is we’re both the same.
Yeah !!
Don’t make a sound
Easy
Stand your ground
Easy
The problem is stubbornness confounds
Reason
So walk away
Again
To save the day
Again
The problem is, that’s never been the way?
My friend
To appear grown up
M...
Wednesday 20th March 2013 5:10 pm
GET IT??
GET IT !!!
Don’t just pleasantly purr it,
Sometimes you have to stir it up.
Throw stirring stones into Bigot’s Lake
Shock ‘em out of apathy, FOR FUCK’S SAKE!!
Make ripples that’ll grow with each penetrating brick
Spread profanity until they’re sick
Of, too much grey, too much beige
It’s time for change, turn the FUCKIN’ page.
Tearing, sharing, bearing down
...
Wednesday 20th March 2013 5:00 pm
BALLOONS
BALLOONS
On the 17th of December
2012
Balloons filled the sky
Over Littleborough.
It was a lovely sight,
A lovely idea.
With each balloon
A piece of my heart
Floated away in harmony.
Big man,
Big mouth,
Big heart.
All no good
Under the harsh reality
Of a grey December sky
Bursting with the colour of balloons.
Ballo...
Wednesday 20th March 2013 4:54 pm
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