*Based on a true story. Happy International men’s day to the men who are struggling, just getting by and the men who use IWD as an excuse… Read more “Men: We need to do better”
Category: Poetry
Dear Lizzy
*If you’re not from London, the UK, this poem will probably be lost on you. It’s a love/hate letter to our newest subway line: the Elizabeth line.*… Read more “Dear Lizzy”
Liberation
“My problems are meaningless, but that doesn’t make them go away” Neil Young You’ve woken up wanting to go back to bed Wanting to be free from… Read more “Liberation”
Southport
You’re a concerned father who cares about the community You’re a patriot who cares about unity You’re doing it because you care But are you really there?… Read more “Southport”
Summertime
Life always seemed so much simpler when you’re young It always seemed so much more fun In summer, the sun shone brighter than ever before Shining down… Read more “Summertime”
New beginnings
There comes a time When you askWhat now? What next?do you tread water or start to swim? For we’ve been treading water for too longChained to one… Read more “New beginnings”
The Never-Ending Road
He leaves the officeclutching his P45the rain tumbles downand the darkness grows behind his eyes His house is emptyexcept for the stacks of missed mortgage paymentsand the… Read more “The Never-Ending Road”
Reflections on Growing Older
One second,you’re cartwheeling through fields of barleyThe next your back achesafter you sleep funny One second,you’re instant-messaging all nightThe next you’re falling asleepon the sofa One second,you’re… Read more “Reflections on Growing Older”
Change
“The smallest act of kindness is greater than the grandest intention” – Oscar Wilde I once wrote a poem about being a slacktivist because I was never… Read more “Change”
Peppermint
I look up at you from the bottom of a well except I’m so close I could reach out and stroke your cheek smell the peppermint on… Read more “Peppermint”
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