There was a young lad they called Murray A church-boy from a hilltop in Surrey He looked up at the spire Saw it was on fire And he ran out in one hell of a hurry
Limerick XVI
Category: Religion
Refinement
A whistle blows – silence grows Alerted to a warning Like iridescence in the sky One lustrous summer morning Darting from the here and now The future’s in alignment To my cloud – I float – I fly A life’s divine refinement
Limerick V
The teetotaller downed a few beers He’d swill and he’d scull and he’d cheer I walked over, bemused And, oh so confused Said; Reverend, what are you doing here? NB: see https://sensualism.me/2019/08/11/the-limerick/ by way of explanation
Absolution
I walk beyond the fatal shore to see what gaze can bring and dance like a disciple rescued by the leader’s ring will he answer all my prayers and welcome me to home and be the man I always hoped would save me from alone the wind howls in the morning mist and hollers strident … Continue reading Absolution
Poem – 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 … Continue reading Poem – Oliver
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 … Continue reading stand and deliver
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 … Continue reading the prophet
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 … Continue reading the Spartan child
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 … Continue reading Peas and carrots
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 … Continue reading black dog
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