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  • Hanging on the telephone

    Hanging on the telephone

    i am writing this poem as I hang on a line trying to claim illness benefit because i am not fit to work and won’t be fine ever again. And yet…. as i sit and speak into my phone and tell the nice lady my every moan i reflect on where i am now and…

  • Day 2: napowrimo : ‘c’

    Day 2: napowrimo : ‘c’

    Here’s one about how life can throw different curveballs and so you need different strategies to tach the blighters. Life is full of challenges right now so this one is heartfelt. In a good way. There are different types of light : Different colours, Steps of energy. But they all travel fast, uniform, all the…

  • Day 1 : napowrimo!!!!!

    Day 1 : napowrimo!!!!!

    I have to write a poem, It must be short but flow. I’ve only just remembered It’s April…. napowrimo!

  • Control

    Control

    In the still cold night With my boys tucked up tight I see further and clearer How hard I must fight. Fight to keep what is mine Keep it safe sound and shine A bright light upon all those who sigh. Chase the dark thoughts away Paint a glow on my day Ignore all those…

  • Barding my time

    I apologise for this post title…I was finding it impossible to get a suitable poetry related pun. Why? Well, it’s only a few days until 2014’s NaPoWriMo. I wrote most days last April and have kept it going since. Roll on April!