Category Archives: Poetry

A Grumpy Old Man

Posted on May 16, 2016 by odeboyz

All dress up in our best Togs Food aplenty, on large platters The hall, nice enough Well, thought I, ‘this should all go well After all, it’s the company that matters’. Family, I’ve known for years Friends, we’ve known for … Continue reading →

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Holiday

Posted on May 10, 2016 by odeboyz

I go on holiday like an escaped prisoner The fearful airport has armed warders patrolling Surveillance cameras and hidden profilers Dogs sniffing, menacing, fear-inducing. Impeccable papers. Confidence-inducing papers. My papers. My thousand yard death stare keeps them at bay Slitted … Continue reading →

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Not a Shakespearan Sonnet

Posted on May 2, 2016 by odeboyz

The seasons come anew, each in its time, ordered The remembrance, simply lost after years I marvel how nothing’s disordered Knowing galaxies have no frontiers Silent planets, orbiting stars Dark matter swirls between the spaces Understanding neither mine, nor ours … Continue reading →

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In awe of nature

Posted on April 18, 2016 by odeboyz

Who is it that sets the silent sound When Sycamore trees fed from the ground? Must burst forth their green leaves Each April when spring comes around. Do Sycamore’s tell the Bluebells bulbs “Your time is right to give delight … Continue reading →

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Passion

Posted on April 12, 2016 by odeboyz

Passions stirred violently in Acacia Avenue Years of easy unthinking living disappeared in a moment Careful budgeting, penny pinching, and rising house prices Meant security, a comfort blanket, unchallenged living Nice living. Then passions came into their lives. They didn’t … Continue reading →

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Constructed out of moonbeams

Posted on April 4, 2016 by odeboyz

In the past nearly seventy two years Most nights, I have laid me down to sleep Sometimes that blissful state Does not enfold me easily. But, on the many good nights I have simply, drifted away… I don’t know, precisely … Continue reading →

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A Removal from Terry Street

Posted on March 29, 2016 by odeboyz

On a squeaking cart, they push the usual stuff, A mattress, bed ends, cups, carpets, chairs, Four paperback westerns. Two whistling youths In surplus US Army battle-jackets Remove their sister’s goods. Her husband Follows, carrying on his shoulders the son … Continue reading →

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Not Before Time

Posted on March 21, 2016 by odeboyz

A nasty vicious Minister Has chosen the option, to quit Mostly to hurt his former pals In retirement, he will still be a nasty vicious git. The poor should rejoice, his departure The poor were his target and shame As … Continue reading →

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Accidental Murder

Posted on March 17, 2016 by odeboyz

The knife was too long I didn’t know his heart was there I am innocent. (Chris)

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Alice

Posted on March 7, 2016 by odeboyz

Alice is old In her ninety four year old body Sometimes, Alice feels she has lived an eternity But she is still young behind her bright eyes. Her mind is still sharp Ready to ever engage with, evolving modernity. Visiting … Continue reading →

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