Category Archives: Poetry

Woefully Inadequate

Posted on July 28, 2019 by odeboyz

Woefully inadequate. A fool can pretend,to hold wisdom Bamboozle the masses, aping charm Sucker the brainless, he’ll do no harm Relying on clichéd aphorism. A lazy fool,is even worse Refusing advice well given Always judging what’s perverse When his reason … Continue reading →

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Brash Machismo

Posted on July 14, 2019 by odeboyz

A male politician Poorly served by an absent beautician Strutted his flamboyance Much to every ones annoyance. His behaviour toward others Especially young Mothers Only added more pain To his Marley formed chain. Words truly unbalanced Judiciously ungallant Never his … Continue reading →

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Shadow

Posted on June 30, 2019 by odeboyz

Strike the fear, so I may no longer see The apparition stalking me It has no substance, nor sinew strong In this light place, it does not belong. Be gone foul phantom creature Be gone whence the nothing Spawned you … Continue reading →

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Not the sharpest pin in the packet

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz

The Tory’s having ditched May Are still fighting a no win war Among themselves, for now But if Boris does, become P.M. The Buffoon, is dangerous It will be the working class In England and Ireland, will suffer The Scots … Continue reading →

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Another visit to Fordwich

Posted on May 12, 2019 by odeboyz

On holiday in 1951, we went to the beautiful garden of Kent I don’t remember the journey much, but I was so happy we went Through Blackheath, the hired car trundled the road The A2 quaint old scenery, the Oast … Continue reading →

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Rich man/Poor man

Posted on April 28, 2019 by odeboyz

A poor man has riches aplenty, He sleeps without care for wealth While a rich man, set on only ‘he’ May be robbed by stealth. The poor man, dressed in old clothes His boots, of cracked worn leather May walk … Continue reading →

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When I was young, I wanted to be old

Posted on March 3, 2019 by odeboyz

I’d like to be told No, you’re not getting old, That I’m still a fine figure Full of bright charm and vigour. But the truth is , I’m not so blest Can’t run for a bus Without pains in my … Continue reading →

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I enjoy proper music

Posted on February 17, 2019 by odeboyz

Not the brash, brain numbing trash As depicted by, young, strutting peacocks Their brand of noise, I find irritating To the point where I try not to listen. Recently, whilst in a crowded pub People were all talking at once … Continue reading →

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Special Dreams

Posted on February 3, 2019 by odeboyz

In sleep it seems, I feel my dreams Senses alert, as if awake But more, so much more Tactile touch, memories restored. Old friends I once knew Still true, in every detail We interact, as if – I never did … Continue reading →

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Chloe

Posted on January 28, 2019 by odeboyz

Chloe enters my swamp with pouts My heart leaps to my sleeve. She amputates it. My beating heart is in her hands She squeezes. Empties it of feelings. I sigh with pleasure. Chloe is my first love. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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