The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 53 days, 21 hours. Get details and Enter.

Deal

The Grand Old Man of town,

He makes his films and cries:

The scenes contain no love,

No hope, no joy – just lies.

 

He’s had to do a deal

And play their dirty games,

Although until this day

He does not know their names.

 

The power of his dreams

Has been reduced to dust;

He’s had to tow the line

To earn himself a crust.

 

And in a year or two

The world will be like this:

A bolted paradise

For someone’s artless bliss.

🌷(9)

The artsfreedom of expression

◄ That's How We Are Right Now

The Gap ►

Comments

Profile image

Stephen Gospage

Sun 3rd Mar 2024 08:21

Thank you very much, Leon.

And my thanks to Graham, Holden, RG, John C, Nigel, John GE, Tim and Rob.

leon stolgard

Sat 2nd Mar 2024 18:58

Wow! bigtine Stephen-cheers matey!

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message