Different styles of weather comes and goes
Sun, rain, wind, more rain, sun again
My spirits are high, then low
I wonder why couldn’t the … Read the rest
Year: 2026
Without a Doubt
Steel hitting steel, a solid sound rings out
A boule lands, a cloud of pebbles rise
Yes, Petanque has come to Market Drayton
And just … Read the rest
Journey to The Lakes
Rain was falling as we left
Wipers clearing our way
But wished it was a fine day
To head up The Lakes
No rain, thankfully, … Read the rest
Rooms I Never Entered
As I look back, I find my life is full of
Things I remember, things I don’t
Things I was told, things I wasn’t
Rooms … Read the rest
Rejection
There it is another masterpiece
Obviously, a winner in any competition
So, tart it up, get the commas right
And let my poem take flight… Read the rest
Living My Life
Like us all I attended school
(But for me rather more than most)
I worked to earn a living
Raised a family
If possible, enjoy … Read the rest
Humanity
Humanity is fragile, so easily abandoned
Kindness, empathy, altruism, compassion
All now seem to be out of fashion
Has the world turned its back on … Read the rest
Riot Shields Beat
I leave the garden, go out the gate
Oh Lord why is there so much hate
We walk around, everyone is scared
Oh Lord why … Read the rest
The Hammer Song
If I had a hammer, I ‘d knock on your conscience
Bang it in homes, letting its echo fill the halls
Not to encourage lawlessness, … Read the rest
People Who Cared
They were the people who cared
With beads in round their necks and flowers in their hair
Talking about peace, talking about love, supporting each … Read the rest