Biography
My poems are observational generally, with a liberal amount of poetic licence where required. They rhyme, mostly. I've never entered any competitions yet I'm still surprised I've never won anything. I did receive some kind words from a teacher in primary school, but I think she probably knew I'd semi-plagiarised the poem.
Samples
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Arriving en masse in Barbour green middle class mummies in SUV's with kids named Willow, Sky and Breeze allergic to various nuts and cheese and designer dogs on ten foot leads (tripping hazards for OAP's) pooping in the fallen leaves beneath the beauty of the trees WAITING TO LEAVE HOME As they waited his eyes surveyed the room at all the things she'd amassed, so recently risk assessed. She'd become a virtual prisoner in the house she'd strived to own. The house she'd made a home was now a source of danger for her. As he wheeled her out the door she asked how soon she'd be back. Couple of weeks he lied. He felt his stomach churn. He knew she would never return. THIS FLING I'M HAVING I'm having a fling with a fantastic forty-year-old fat female from Farnborough. She's friendly, fun-loving and feisty. I'm fascinated by her full figure and the way she fills out her frock. We indulge in frenzied foreplay, we fornicate frantically and play find the fingammibob. Unfortunately I am forced to finish the affair as it's costing me a flipping fortune. She's frequently famished and forever filling her face... and I'm fucked if I'll finance her feasting! GIVING UP THE FIGHT Everyone said how smart he looked with his clean clothes and new haircut as he went out on his final night And on his return at curfew they said he was happier than he'd ever been with no clue that he'd lost the fight Found slumped in his chair at the table where he wrote poetry and song lyrics but that night the only thing he wrote was an unfinished unsigned suicide note
All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.
Blog entries by Brian Maryon
Fuck a duck (17/07/2019)
He fell asleep on the cemetery bench as he spoke to his wife in fluent french (07/07/2019)
Wimbledon - by Izzy (03/07/2019)
Sights & Sounds of Amsterdam (01/07/2019)
Another One of Those Bleeding Nursery Rhymes (30/06/2019)
Self-diagnosis (18/06/2019)
NOT ANY MORE (14/06/2019)
Changing Colour (07/06/2019)
No Relation to Eleanor (05/06/2019)
The State Visit (03/06/2019)
Audio entries by Brian Maryon
We Don't Move Very Much (08/12/2018)
A Minor Roasting (24/11/2018)
Banjaxed (17/11/2018)
Waiting to Leave Home (10/11/2018)
Westonbirt Arboretum (01/11/2018)
Going On A Demo (27/10/2018)
Uncle Seamus (22/10/2018)
Unhappy Hunting Ground (18/10/2018)
SOAP : Corrie (15/09/2018)
Chicken Bhuna (25/08/2018)
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Comments
Mon 10th Jun 2019 00:46
thanks Brian for your comment.
that photo is so YOU.
😃
thanks for commenting on 'heatwave' Brian - yes - you got it perfectly - the tipping point between childhood and adulthood - forever warped by Thatcher and the uncaring Tory government. It shaped many of us - luckily I got through 😉
Ian
Fri 1st Mar 2019 09:25
Normally
most poets are NOT normal.
Eccentric but not normal.
the only way to right themselves
is to Write Out Loud.
Hi Brian
Like and comment much appreciated.
I hadn't truly realised what I was doing until it was carefully pointed out.
Today, I shall attempt to stay calm
Thanks for your comment Brian on my unusual chess match
Mon 11th Feb 2019 17:06
Your samples are the best of your work I have seen so far. I somehow missed them.
Have you just added them?
Po
Hey Brian, that was great.
In particular the verse on WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM.
I could really visualize those middle-class wankers with their fancy-named spoilt kids.
Keep it coming !
Dave
Mon 14th Jan 2019 11:53
I take credit for the poem...
i also take the blame!
wink.
Sat 12th Jan 2019 21:52
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
This is bloody masterful mate.
I wish I wrote it.
I am trying to catch up
Po
Hi Brian
Merci
The Joys of Doing a Jigsaw
You'll notice that this poem doesn't rhyme.
The jigsaw nearly drove me crackers. Xmas pun intended.
Tue 1st Jan 2019 03:55
The girl next door
what can I say
when she saw me
she moved away!
Hi Brian
I'm truly flattered if/when anyone takes the time to comment on something I've written.
So thanks.
I'm a big believer that if I write a poem that rhymes, it should also have a rhythm. I also find that it makes it more suitable for reciting.
Again, thanks for your interest
Mon 17th Dec 2018 18:21
With Christmas just around the corner,
your name should be "MerryOn" !!
wink.
Mon 17th Dec 2018 18:14
I prefer the Dark Ages.
Things were slower then,
including the mail. 😃
Hello Brian - I commented on your "First" blog yesterday
(Saturday) afternoon but now it seems my wit has not been
appreciated on WOL and is nowhere to be seen.
Humour is not always a laughing matter, it seems.
Fri 23rd Nov 2018 14:52
People seem full of life
But they're dead behind the eyes...
You my friend have eye for detail and a voice for much much more.
Po
thanks for the comments on 'a poppy in winter' Brian - I do think the amount of poppy colours is getting a little silly - but the red is for remembrance and the white is for peace and the rest is for personal choice - the very thing that was fought for - so I'm OK with it - better to remember something than nothing at all
Ian
thanks for the comment on 'that which autumn leaves' Brian - an oldie but goldie adapted from a short story I wrote years ago
Ian
Thu 1st Nov 2018 23:00
are you allowed a cell phone
in Jail?
How's the reception?
(all those metal bars.)
wink.
Thank you for reading This Lonely Journey Brian..xx
thanks for your comments on 'a sting in the tail' Brian - yes it's got a buzz honey :-)
Thanks for the comment Brian...xx
Hi Brian thank you for commenting on I Protest you are hilarious..have a nice evening with her indoors...😂
Fri 26th Oct 2018 13:59
when you board a plane
do you have Maryon luggage?
wink.
Thanks for your insightful comments on 'Blood Brothers in Arms' Brian - I'm pleased you liked it
Ian
Thank you for reading 'How' Brian I hope you are keeping your daughters dog well walked...💕
Hi Brian, Thank you for reading my Saturday contribution... Always appreciated..have a nice evening. Taylor 😊
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Thu 11th Oct 2018 10:34
Hi Brian.
Haven't been on here for a while now, (Natures put a block on my creativity) so I missed your much appreciated recent comment. Apologies for this belated reply.
Ken.
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Sun 7th Oct 2018 19:02
Thank you so much Brian for commenting on my POTW and for your continued support. I really do appreciate it!😊
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Thu 4th Jul 2019 14:26
You write good stuff! So glad to be around to read it.