Category Archives: Poetry

Covid Lockdown

Posted on June 8, 2020 by odeboyz

After weeks, with nothing to do The phobia’s did grow Claustrophobia – well that one, was new Agoraphobia was raring to go. “Pull yourself together”, she did say, “There are far worse off, than you Make the most of each … Continue reading →

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Soldier Soldier

Posted on May 25, 2020 by odeboyz

Great Granddad, soldier of the Dragoon Guards Impeccably immaculate, imperial in his uniform Young resolute, his features sit square He looks every bit, the soldier there. What was he thinking, as the photograph was snapped His portrait for posterity, generations … Continue reading →

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Please take care of our trees

Posted on May 11, 2020 by odeboyz

No-one seems to care What tree, stand here or there Elm, Willow, Ash or Oak Care can’t be said for city folk.  Urban sprawl, shows development blight Green gives way, – concrete sweeps unrelenting Grey tentacles of concrete, mocks the … Continue reading →

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The Waterfall

Posted on May 4, 2020 by odeboyz

The river cascades; music is in its soul Fish rhythmically pulsing to the beat The shadows of trees sway gracefully Sunshine glistens over the rippling river Dragonflies offer themselves to frogs The river settles and the slow dance begins The … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on April 26, 2020 by odeboyz

Shoulders slumped forward Elbows drag behind the chest Slightly tired bandy legs Above the flat feet, that ache. What happened, to that, once was physique The body that was so strong That mind that didn’t consider Time would take such … Continue reading →

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Washing on the Front Room Table

Posted on March 29, 2020 by odeboyz

Just before bedtime, We boys had to be washed The bowl of hot water, soap, flannel and towel On the table, waiting for each boy Dad would select one of us Never the same one twice, in line A soaped … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons

Posted on December 16, 2019 by odeboyz

When I was small, I didn’t think it strange at all To be told what to do and say And so, I was cocooned in my world Although poor, we were warm and well fed, each day. School was challenging, … Continue reading →

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Time might be changing

Posted on December 1, 2019 by odeboyz

Some can remember their Father’s Father and their Mother’s Father A few know of older generations from stories and photographs So although we all had relatives, back to the beginning of time The longer back we look, the further is … Continue reading →

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Mike’s answer to obesity

Posted on November 17, 2019 by odeboyz

Tell all overweight children It’s a special diet for you now If you are hungry, you can eat as much Slug slime as you like. Or if you prefer, crushed beetle legs With worms flesh don’t forget the fleas eggs … Continue reading →

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My Facebook Friends

Posted on November 14, 2019 by odeboyz

My friends like to be liked and I like liking my friends and My friends smile emoji smiles and I like seeing my friends smile and I do it again and again    again      again       … Continue reading →

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