Stitch This

  • Equity

    What came first, the chick or the man? An old joke that raises a laugh Society dictates Relative states Just make sure you end up with half.

  • Clamshell

    This could be a serious one so skip if you’re wanting happy thoughts. Clamshell I’m ruminating, rather like a cow How It is That illness makes you insular Inwards looking Closed. You’d think you’d be the opposite Push it away Run far away And yet your focus drags back To your back Or your feet…

  • Double trouble

    This secret identity stuff can be a pain sometimes you know. For example, inspired by my forays into poetry in NaPoWriMo, I recently entered a poetry competition and came runner up- but in my real name, not Stitch. I’m thrilled, really chuffed, but can’t show you my opus without outing myself…which is a little miff-making.…

  • Singe

    Sunscreen application is an in exact art You miss bits no matter how keenly you start if you slap on in swipes You get burning stripes If you dab and blot You get white, glowing spots It’s not a good look You won’t rock a trend You looking at days ‘Til you’re on the mend…

  • Sneeze when your winning

    Why is a cold called a cold When it makes you burn up and lie down Do you freeze as you sneeze Are you just one big wheeze Well I am and I want to know Why is not called a treacle My brain feels its wading through some Or maybe it’s name should be…