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The hour is dark. Your door was open, I flew in. I have a message for you. You are much bigger than I thought, A stark reminder. Memory is imperfect. And don’t forget your childhood, It plays out like a film you stood And watched. How did it end? I can’t remember, Let’s switch this […]

I went outside And cried. His imperious look Took me off my stride. What are you doing here? Nothing, I promise. You compromise yourself At every move. This is my night Remove your person Unless you would kill with me? I am not certain You can.

I watched the river closely. While it always followed the same path On its way to meet the sea, You could never say it was the same river You looked at only moments ago. The water had moved on and There was always a random pattern To its surface as it passed by the bank […]

How did you feel? Rejected, neglected? I am not sure, I hurt my back I guess. We are not talking of the physical, Your issues are mental; You think I am insane? No, no, calm down, We don’t make judgements. Then why are we here? You are the one in the straight jacket. I don’t […]

I found myself strapped to a gurney. Why am I here? He spurned my question, waved it away. We have taken samples. Samples of what? Everything you’ve got. Did you find anything? Nothing springs to mind. Except, except Your blood type we cannot find. What? What? This is serious, Its mixed with something mysterious. We […]

I saw him in a tree. His sinew tail hung down. I looked at him, And he at me. His eyes so black, Teeth dripping with blood. Sorry, I have just eaten. What fare? If you must know A knight over there. How did he die? I don’t really care This is all wrong! Just […]

I am a rat, treated as vermin No ermine coat here. Speak with the cat He is pleasurable And pleasure seeking. But I tell you this He can kill. Not for any reward, Just coz he can. He walked by, I gave a sigh of relief. You are beautiful He said, I know. Is the […]

I met you in a bar, I think it was Hanks. We went over the road And after several drinks In a club called Stallones We snogged on the stairs. The girl I was with was rightly cross I felt no loss. The taste remained. Instinct took over And over again. It left no stain […]

 The stage is set, The lead lady is on. She is pretty and buxom; Ain’t heard that word Before. Forget what is said Just watch, watch carefully. The husband impeaches her to love him, She says no chance. A cig butt flicked in his face. Are you in disgrace? Well yes.

Love fell through my hands like desert sands. I looked for guidance, There was none. Then good riddance, Desperate child. The sun came out, Warmed and kissed my face. What is the matter? Would you shatter my illusions of place? That happened years ago. Look at you, Look at you now! I ain’t broken, I […]

I sit back and look back At the anger within me. I feel this way Every day, But I spit when I curse. If the verse Doesn’t fit Who gives a shit? Only me. But the rhyme must have chime Like a church bell Spell it out for me. You want a lexicon? We don’t […]

You are the only confident I trust in this matter. Don’t shatter my dream And splatter it over the floor. The door is open. Do you have any idea What I fear? Surely not My dystopian view May come true Until then I will be guided by you.

I awoke, the tears that I shed in my sleep Crusted my eyes. I brushed them aside. Deep in my room I heard a voice say This is the day! The day? We both know So that’s who you are Correct. Now show some respect I am not ready to go yet. That’s up to […]

The enemies’ swords Cut and cut again. The smell of cordite Brought me to my knees. I said please Don’t you remember The words I said? I bled out for you, That is not true, Best put aside, laid to rest. But No! But I said no! Your wounds will heal That’s the deal. We […]

You can die in a courtroom; No bloom in your face What can erase The chase you find so important. And so you rant, Like a p*issed up tramp. No lamp lights your way. Oh, I tell a lie Come by and sit with me, Just a moment of your time. Speak loudly, I am […]

The pattern of your behaviour Plays like a broken record, There is no saviour Just you, You and you alone. Are we in accord? Yes. Good! This really won’t do. I could kill you But you will not. I know what’s in you And what you don’t.

How to begin this? I know, he is not taking the piss, He wants a conclusion To the confusion In his head. Shake hands with me; The cold diffusion Of his grip Stripped me. I saw his face; No trace of emotion. I want no commotion. Believe me there will be some, Come with me […]

Then there is a finality, a time to watch what happens Next. How did this play out? You have no clout Yet you are vexed Because you loved Too much. As a dove Struck by an eagle Seeking nest Forfeits its young; All is prey Don’t stay in one place Lest the chase Confines you. […]

Many have been written, I see them all as folly. I lack the prerequisite to dolly daydream; No peace lies therein. Pursue the truth and begin Again. This is no template for peace, Give me some grace. I am but a novice, I care not, a familiar refrain. Your childish pleas mean nothing! I don’t […]

I cut and I hacked ‘Till the bodies Stacked up Behind me. I felt no remorse But of course The enemy would find me. He stood tall; I looked him in the eye And spied A weakness. Swords clashed, Sparks flew. No words spoken, A broken man Fights so hard, Harder than you knew When […]

I miss you most when evening falls And the night closes in, Darkness calls. It is the voice of the lonely And darker thoughts begin. I look for meaning And find only You. I look around my room. You made my life real. I feel I could walk through the walls; I could be anywhere, […]

Dreams come unbidden. Hidden and unguarded thoughts Taught with expectation. Revelation of the inner soul? Perhaps. I rode my horse hard, back to the house, Bringing forth snorts of protest from the beast. My anger at that infernal woman beat heavy in my breast. I would have it out with her once and for all […]

It is oft said knowledge is power. Then why was I so weak? To speak to me you would not guess The mess I am in. “To hell with you all” I shout, but I am spent, A force no longer But I grow stronger At least in head. My mind was heaven sent, It […]

I hate myself. The contempt I feel seems so unreal; The pathways in my head Lead nowhere. Perhaps I was unaware, Side swiped by confusion, The delusion Is dead. I want, I want so much But greed leaves me empty. I know, I know I can crow about wealth, But your stealth Took my soul. […]

They lack defences And leave a man reeling. He walks alone And stealing The glance Per chance She would look at him. He does not care Yet bears his soul To the world. Why you may ask? That is his task. Do not revel in the knowledge You have gained. I refrained From saying all.

Narcissistic, solipsistic words. But the turds Run freely as they gallop Over the page. I am lost in mindless temperament, But is was not meant To be this way. I don’t feel sorry for myself, But I must stop drinking If only for my health; My brain intact I forget what dictated my past. We […]

My head plays tricks. I get my kicks From alcohol And dope. But I just hope There is no rope Waiting at the end. I surely need a friend, But I was round the bend. I say this in all candour, But the rancour I received Left me aggrieved. As Wilde said “reveal yourself to […]

I loved you like no other can, But I am not a man. I have a dick to prove it, That was just a scam. When you fall from grace That is his taste In humour. So I live as I am; Tortured by what might have been. Can I come clean? There is no […]

A stupid question, It has no solution, Then what of feelings? They are ten a penny. All the buggers on earth have many. Look, look. What do you see? I see the awfulness of humanity. Does it have to be this way? I come in, is it such a sin? Sup with the devil, Take […]

“He is in room three sir, but sir?” “What man?” “See for yourself. There is something not right about him” I entered the room. He did not even look up. Instead a tired laugh, smoking a cigarette. “This is a no smoking zone” “Are you going to charge with that too?” “I guess not. Do […]

I was wakeful, Took out fags And a bottle of wine. The sun wouldn’t shine. But if time lags I didn’t care, I had to meet his stare. I knew he was coming, I think I just should have kept on running, But I didn’t dare; The devil after me His eyes blazed with glee. […]

Do you have an idea in your head, Or does emotion spread? Your mind Like butter. You are not blind, Do not stutter. You have not signed off yet, No regret. Can I mutter the words as set? The filth I talk Brings the fuckers out to gawk. I will always show due respect, Just […]

My first friend At a new school, I didn’t know the rule, But I was willing to bend. He was crippled from birth; Polio was rife. He was the only kid Who would give me no grief. Did I fall in love? He had a handsome face, His shoulders broad and muscular. One day I […]

When strange People go out Of your range You cannot grow to know them Or show them. This is not the stage; Real life is for living, They don’t go off the page. What are you reading now? I think this is a better gauge.

Match this. One kiss from you Brought me to a temper. I don’t remember Ever feeling this way. Loss of control, My soul taken. I did not want to fall in love, So many hearts broken, Or stolen. But you were not a thief, I treasure you. Took pleasure In the time we had But […]

Blue eyes hold ice But they have a hidden soul. Did I get this wrong Or are you just being nice? I confess they were attractive, Or is this just a song? I was sucked in, I didn’t have a role, A bit part in a play; Living in my own hole Of self regret. […]

Once a lover, But that doesn’t Cover The time We spent. I lent myself to you And you to me, The mother of my child, Our child. Sorry I hate to be possessive, It may seem quite aggressive But really I am just mild.

Seems we never can escape drudgery because it’s the most prolific and welcomed comfort, despite hating it. No snuffing out please, life is hard enough sometimes and negativity only serves miserable people who hold you back with promises they can’t possibly keep. Shame but true. “Hello everyone, my name is Steve and I am an […]

I think I fell in love The first time I met you. Something sublime, A timeless, ancient beauty too; But the cleverness Of mind Cut me through and through. I liked it Spiked, Or was this a digression? Perhaps it may be true, You have quick wits But I promise, I do too.

Every body hurts, Every body cries. Some bleed, Denying tears That fall. They will not wipe away Accept, accept! Maybe tomorrow If you try. Defy the odds. There is a need in you Not managed by silk shirts Or ties. Fast cars, Large houses; You know that will not do. “leave me alone!” I said […]

Put it in a blender, Drink it down Go on, go on! How was that? I did not like the taste But the frown upon my face Told all. The appalling silence, Deafening. But we were in a race. Competitors. What where the spoils? Nothing I may trace, But I found the prize; She was […]

I never asked anyone For anything, This was all my own doing, And now it’s done; But the bells of time ring From the local church, Starched monuments of stone. Look down, There is no feeling Just odd numbness, Where did I go wrong? I kissed many And fucked a few But I think I […]

I saw it in your eyes, There may be pain involved And sure enough there was. But what is pain to love? I went to work the next day, Made excuses for the black eye And calling you said sorry. That was enough for me; I was beaten by girls Many times before, Left bleeding […]

She wore leather like a leopard, Close fit, And nice tits too. I did not want to jeopardise My chances. She did not glance, Just looked. Not a stare Merely an appraisal, And once summed up I acquiesced. I did not care To ask her name Lest we be misunderstood And no good comes from […]

She entered the party Looking really hot. A blonde wig. Then it started And it all kicked off. She grabbed me by the balls “Let’s get out of here” She said. I took another swig But how could I not? Took me back to hers Rode me like a horse. But the trigger Is not […]

Did you study Or were you taught? The difference is One comes from you, The other received. The margin for error is small; Don’t be deceived. It is as tall As a man in his grave. You will make mistakes Don’t be afraid, All you want can be achieved.

Choosing by the hour my confessions; Reap what you sow. Emotions will not grow, Give away possessions, A slow, ineffective Decision As you well know. I am only a voice I don’t do this from choice; But I am in your head I want to tell you to go But instead Probably go to bed. […]

Who gets paid for honour? Bloody bandages, Loss of limbs That only skims The surface. Pornography of disaster Or would you rather Look away? I no longer can. Not enough time, People to meet; I always lived On easy street. But a man restored Can make a difference, Not just plaster Over walls. Already broken, […]

Close your eyes and count to three And I will be gone; You won’t see Me again. Crushed skulls of humanity And tears never shed; The utter banality Left them all for dead. Time can dull the senses. No one cries here Only me. And if there is consensus I will see you under The […]

Desperation feels so cold. I am not bold Enough to challenge, I just pick up debts, No regrets. My soul not crushed, Do I rush towards The exit? But my range Is short; On the fringes Of reality The totality Can’t be pushed, Just moved gently forward.

He went outside to get some air, Feet stuttering, The muttering Kept to himself. Please do not stare, Not that he would care But he remembers The fluttering Of birds And glorious Septembers Picking pears. In late summer blossom The gossamer Of spiders webs Brushed aside. They laid together He remembers her; Will she remember […]

Don’t act in haste, It’s a waste Of time. Perhaps There is no crime Involved. The mystery Will be solved. I burnt the boats And all the bridges, Can I now climb? If not I get lost And will not be involved.

They danced, Sent one into a trance Like state of mind, But I am not blind. Men with men, Men with women. The hypnotic fury Of what occurred May seem absurd To some. Get out or Get sucked in, But the chance Had gone So I had to dance Too.

She drinks dark rum And chews tobacco, A true mulatto. I think she loved me, Let’s roll and see. Fill the sails lads, Glad to be at sea Again. Show a manly bearing But the searing Pain I feel. My voice faulters, Gets all staccato I loved her too.

Slow change Pulled us apart, A broken heart Put together again. Get over the loss, Over the pain And realise A new start Or go insane. The cost Is great If you do not, Do you really give a toss? You forgot Something, An umbrella To shelter from the rain.

A new page, Her shrewd gaze Put me in a cage, Drew out all my rage. Could I stage One last performance? The romance gone Common sense prevails. “You sail with the wind” The toothless boatman said, The oar in his hand. His bland Entreaties Did not command So who is exposed? Only me I […]

Faces in a crowded room Look down as I cross. I fly so low, Avoid detection, Always solo On no ones radar. The element of surprise, Important in war. I fight against the rejection, The ultimate doom Of a man so slow Of wits.

I don’t scream Or shout, I don’t fuck about. Life pissed away In a stream Of doubt As it tumbles, Fumbles forwards. An awkward Silence. Did I have a dream? Yes one day, But I thought I had Feet of clay, Not mercury booted, But I was suited To play the game.

You have gone too far Without getting anywhere, Treading waters Of despair. Get into the car I will take you somewhere, But you don’t care What happens. The straps of love All snapped And lying on the floor. Did you let go? Or was it her? You don’t know the answer As you head on […]

I can tell you stories Of cabbages and kings, But the things I really know Can seriously sting. I will not say it now But it brings Something to mind; Love can leave You behind. I know that feeling And sealing The temptation, The contemplation Will not save. No crime committed, Just omitted From public […]