Category Archives: Poetry

Another time and in another place

Posted on May 9, 2017 by odeboyz

Growing up muscles became stronger Imagination, lent alternative scenarios To turn into, adventures of learning The mind did not develop as fast as strength. Encouraged to try Drawing, painting, model building, Even sculpture with clay Led to sometimes clumsy attempts … Continue reading →

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Tempest

Posted on April 11, 2017 by odeboyz

The murderous whaler ship Sally Jane stank… As only a whaling ship can! Its cavernous hold The deck winch greased and ready Blubber pots waiting below. Hard sailors signed on to profit share Whittled and bickered The long days out … Continue reading →

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An aspirational wife

Posted on April 4, 2017 by odeboyz

I had my book published And She said “Well done But It isn’t a best seller, is it?” I published a best seller And She said, “Well done But It isn’t exactly literature, is it?” I wept And She said, … Continue reading →

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Discombobulated

Posted on March 28, 2017 by odeboyz

The older I’m getting Time seems to pass quicker I’m used to forgetting Dates and events – I struggle to remember People’s names. That’s bad enough Then twice a year The clocks change I always forget To alter my watch … Continue reading →

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You Might Think I’m Nuts!

Posted on March 13, 2017 by odeboyz

To relax, I close myself away Sometimes try to write or get creative Always in the company of music Not the frippery of teenage stuff Serious music, with body and thought Created with tender care and passion, Albenoni, Brahms, Chopin, … Continue reading →

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Disappointed

Posted on February 28, 2017 by odeboyz

I could have screamed When, some years ago, An idiot tenant confessed, “Oh I’ve never voted, in any election”. Recently, that same Non-voter, had a water problem A leak, going into the flat below his Coming, from somewhere in his … Continue reading →

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Cold and Alone

Posted on February 14, 2017 by odeboyz

The beginning of December To the finish of February Three months of winter Besets England each year. In the coldest weather Each exhale, mists the air As do gas fumes From gas boilers. Those lucky enough To be able to … Continue reading →

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God

Posted on February 7, 2017 by odeboyz

Omnicompetent Omnipotent Omniscient Leading to the irresistible Omnishambles Chris

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Worrying Shadow Hanging Over the World

Posted on January 31, 2017 by odeboyz

A self-obsessed egotist Struts menacingly His opinions, sadly listened to By small minded cowards Who feel their land Is under threat by immigration. Poor, desperate people Who flee from war and persecution. Such a powerful man Without remorse or pity … Continue reading →

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Halcyon Days

Posted on January 16, 2017 by odeboyz

Most Sundays, Mum would cook lunch, we called it dinner She spent hours perfecting it I would stand by her side and marvel How such pleasure was choreographed. No fancy measures, no stress She would explain, “Yorkshire pudding” must be … Continue reading →

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