Category Archives: Poetry

Seamus Heaney Died

Posted on October 1, 2013 by odeboyz

I never met the man, except in my head, where his words caressed poetically, what he said. All I could do (or try) – was copy his style but never capture his well-trod mile.  The brown ‘Belfast sink’ in the … Continue reading →

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A Message From The Grave- Kids

Posted on September 24, 2013 by odeboyz

Destiny has no hurry So walk slowly Gently see each mile Smile while you may. Tears will visit Time to time Strife is, after all… Just part of life. True love lasts Steadfast, beyond time Hold each deep Cherish your … Continue reading →

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I am Big Brother

Posted on September 17, 2013 by odeboyz

I am Big Brother and I spy on myself. Calvinists and Jesuits love my supine posture. I love self- abnegation and worship authority I love ordeals and amazing rituals I love the way that I think just the way they … Continue reading →

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Simple Yesterdays

Posted on September 9, 2013 by odeboyz

When the kids were young Around this time of the year We’d secure them in the car And head for country lanes. Squashed into the smallest hedgerow gaps Along the roadside, we’d park up, Winkle the kids out roadside Each … Continue reading →

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Prison Works

Posted on September 3, 2013 by odeboyz

Pasteurised politicians queasy at finding Facts proved and proved and proved Again and again and again. Vengeful prisons make society worse. Prisons full of men born as lost souls Condemned as children, limping through life Illiterate in words and love. … Continue reading →

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Pagan’s Gifts

Posted on August 27, 2013 by odeboyz

Long ago, a lost world sang, While young grew old And chanting voices rang. Decades long lost distant past Where pagans made their rituals last Solstice seasons, gathered clans Now where ancient stones still stand. White haired ragged priests decreed … Continue reading →

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Millionaire Clones: The death of politics

Posted on August 20, 2013 by odeboyz

Britain: a decrepit gerontocracy where Voting is a niche activity for the deranged elderly, who Remember politicans who weren’t millionaire clones But were enthusiastic and ideologically driven Promoting a golden future Delusional old voters don’t know That hope has triumphed … Continue reading →

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Psycho Sid

Posted on August 6, 2013 by odeboyz

Psycho Sid is seen around, Stunt driving his moped. The Avenue to nowhere  Not wanted at home Not welcome elsewhere Sid existed in a loveless world  On a stolen moped Screeching like a hornet Annoying all around.  The boy swears … Continue reading →

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Revolution

Posted on August 6, 2013 by odeboyz

History was reversed at the Millennium Without blood, without a whimper No- one noticed. A silent revolution that Swept like a few grams of ricin Through an over- crowded prison. But these revolutionaries wanted fearful people Not heaps of corpses. … Continue reading →

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The Wave

Posted on July 31, 2013 by odeboyz

Tiny rainbows gleefully arch the surfboard Dancing with the surfer’s legs. Admiring The wave beneath him. The billion Gallons of inspiration crest majestically Oceanic aspiration created over thousands of miles Bring together timeless youth with aesthetic genius. Doubts kill when … Continue reading →

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