I still listen to punk rock… a lot. 23/01/2021 There are reasons why I love punk rock Where most of my peers prefer Hip-hop, Metal, Dance Music and Pop I’m a middle class white male With a rebellious Streak And a distaste for the mainstream The origins of which I’ve never known I grew upContinue reading “Why I Love Punk Rock”
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Why I Love Vinyl
These lonely nights of poetry are permeated delightfully. 21/01/2021 There’s just something about A fresh piece of vinyl That hits the spot so sweetly And in just the right way The artwork is huge The liner notes always profound And that feeling as the needle hits Just feels so special CD’s are soulless Tapes tooContinue reading “Why I Love Vinyl”
Grey Hairs
As you get older life gets more complex. 21/01/2021 Sometimes the long years I lost on the inside Sting a little In the fabric of my soul When I got locked up I was a young man Now I’m staring middle age Square in the face Grey hairs and back pain And I still rememberContinue reading “Grey Hairs”
Breathe Deep, Seek Peace
Learning and fresh knowledge are essential. 18/01/2021 The tree of wisdom beckons To all who would heed its call The ancient power of nature Breathing life into Our weary souls Let this fresh knowledge These new synapses firing Be a rapturous discovery Of the healing power Contained within The oceans, rivers and forests As theContinue reading “Breathe Deep, Seek Peace”
Lost At Sea
Some never make it back to dry land. 10/01/2021 Every step Takes us further from home And try as we might To swim against the tide We inevitably find ourselves Lost at sea Fighting to steer clear Of the relentless sharks Pray they don’t smell blood And that rescue comes God knows it happens RarelyContinue reading “Lost At Sea”
Champion
Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. 09/01/2021 Life can be Heaven Life can be hell A mixture of the seeds you sow And the cards life gives you It takes some next level Misfortune and mismanagement To find the sort of pain and misery That you can only findContinue reading “Champion”
Perfect Day
I’m on track to recover some of the joy of living I had as a younger man. 08/01/2021 A truly perfect day I’d be proposing to The love of my life Under the Eiffel Tower As it lights up at night We’d walk around Paris in the rain And drink all night Falling ever deeperContinue reading “Perfect Day”
A Life Well Lived
Stalk the prey of contentment like a relentless wolf. 05/01/2021 Forget the past Let the future be where We focus the gaze Of this consciousness caper One thing at a time One foot in front of the other On this journey towards The life less ordinary And the bliss of achievement Let the mistakes beContinue reading “A Life Well Lived”
Pride
This year I’ve improved more than most. 29/12/2020 The path of the righteous Isn’t always easy Everyday throws out Challenges and ordeals But we remain firm Never admit defeat Never give up Never give in To vice, to hate, to mediocrity Watch me soar like an eagle Over the rooftops and gardens Of my cityContinue reading “Pride”
Merry Christmas
Fresh knowledge is a highly desirable commodity. 25/12/2020 Make love and war Fight fire with water And never ever forget The way things could have been Forget the regrets as we progress now Forget the blood spilled And time stolen Because things could always be worse Each new chapter Better than the last Work hard,Continue reading “Merry Christmas”
