Oliver

Oliver strolled to the highest mountain To seek out a magical sight. It was a mountain greener than the greenest of pastures, It spoke of goodness and light. From the mountain-top Oliver saw the cliffs, Far to the west they stood. On top a four-leafed clover found By the wee man wearing a hood. A […]

stand and deliver

Ask not what others can do for you But what you can do for others Be afraid of calm nonchalance Be it from sisters or from brothers   Liberate from behind the veil Abide by me, your soulful friendship Ever welcome, desirous, cherished In times material, narcissistic   Never one to fold the page of […]

the prophet

A leader to be followed, A man to judge the dead He stands on the pulpit preaching ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is near,’ he said. A movement, small to start, Followers, chosen, whence did come, A story to develop, Apostles, on his death, they doth become. To him not all stay loyal, A disciple, mendacious, will betray. He […]

the Spartan child

Protect the Spartan child on the mount Bring him down the mount and back to health Defend the warrior, enveloped in battle Covertly, surreptitiously, by stealth   Be Provedore to the unprotected Without they do not go nor suffer yet Support the weak, coerced, from shame, deflected Allow those outside, known, within to come   […]

Peas and carrots

Peas, pod, Carrots, bowl, Sliced, boiled, life   Bread, toaster, Toasted, plate, Butter spread by knife   Water, kettle, Boiled, mug, Sugar. Milk or cream?   Coffee, tea Decaf, black Earl grey, breakfast, green   Never before Forgot, remind Twenty-four seven, time   Bomb, detonate, Self-harm. Relate? TV, Facebook. Mine   Broadcast, air Surprise, unfair […]

black dog

He senses darkness, Won’t go away, The black dog no-one sees. He senses darkness, Ever present, The grey cloud, on his knees. He senses darkness, With him only, Talking as he walks. He senses darkness, The black dog barks, In the road there is a fork. He senses darkness, It frustrates him, No matter which […]