Category Archives: Poetry

An honest decent man.

Posted on March 14, 2014 by odeboyz

An aristocrat Found the working class To say what he believed And believed in what he said. Prolific in energy Core Socialism flew the flag Rallies where thousands Heard the word. Hyde Park demo’s Marched shoulder to shoulder Decades at … Continue reading →

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To me Dardie.

Posted on March 11, 2014 by odeboyz

Dad, I know you like meaningful words Well, here’s a whole bunch of  them. Expressing emotions, anger, and sadness. I cant think what to say, Now you’ve floated so far away. But I know your looking down upon me Hoping … Continue reading →

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Liars

Posted on March 4, 2014 by odeboyz

I fancy I’ve seen Liars, charlatans and worse But a certain politician feted as ending the troubles… Now appears to have appeased some. Loyalist, republicans swathed in blood Atrocities, neither bigots won But a certain politician Claimed progress in 2007 … Continue reading →

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Paedophile

Posted on February 25, 2014 by odeboyz

Laughing, cheering and running like mad The children are pursuing the man. And the paedophile runs. Without pausing for breath the children Are gaining on the man. And the paedophile runs. Watching him fall the children circle him, jeering Holding … Continue reading →

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Old and in love

Posted on February 11, 2014 by odeboyz

I’m so old, so very old, I’ve forgotten that I’m a man I’ve forgotten that I’m alive I’ve forgotten that once I had Simple, simple pleasures. Long ago. I’m so old, so very old I’ve forgotten how to eat I’ve … Continue reading →

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Quelle Dommage.

Posted on February 4, 2014 by odeboyz

Politicians seen To climb the greasy pole With a mixture of intentions, Quickly tempered with reasoned excuses. Lies, discovered years later Broken election promises Kicked into “the long grass” Conveniently forgotten. Some elected lazy Some turned greedy Few try to … Continue reading →

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The Preacher

Posted on January 28, 2014 by odeboyz

I preach to the fishes Nothing changes And I preach to the birds Nothing changes And I preach in the churches Nothing changes And I preach to my mirror Everything changes (Chris)

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Time Struggle

Posted on January 20, 2014 by odeboyz

The clock face hands, Windmill vanes Desert camel strapped in harness… To walk around the well. Each their journey Circular – at the appointed time With purpose Only known to man. The monotonous tick-tock Almost parodies the camel’s plod As … Continue reading →

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Biography of Private Nobody

Posted on January 14, 2014 by odeboyz

Born painlessly Lived harmoniously Died pointlessly.

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The Onslow Arms

Posted on January 7, 2014 by odeboyz
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