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The Dust of Life.

Posted on October 31, 2016 by odeboyz

Like dust that gathers in the cracks between old house floor boards Each particle Languish, forgotten, ignored Seldom, acknowledged, never though, completely forgotten Those dust ghost’s, forlornly, waiting to be recognised. Years, even lifetimes, decades, ebb away Never to know … Continue reading →

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Woodstock part 2

Posted on October 28, 2016 by odeboyz

  Chris

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Why Old People Are Irritating

Posted on September 5, 2016 by odeboyz

“So what irritates you?” Monica drained her glass. The wine had gone straight to her head. “All right then. Elderly couples holding hands.” “Totally agree.” “Striding along with their Ordnance Survey maps, fit as fiddles.” He nodded. “Striding along Offa’s … Continue reading →

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As The World Recedes

Posted on July 11, 2016 by odeboyz

I sleep, with ghost memories Dead people, often come to mind Their names though, are sometimes elusive Fragmented, dismembered, reclusive. Whole night hours, I can spend Trawling through events I know, to me, they were very good friends But now … Continue reading →

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Harold Hill: created by the Attlee Government

Posted on June 29, 2016 by odeboyz

I didn’t start living on Harold Hill until 1980 but lived there for eighteen years. For twelve of those years I was a Labour Party Councillor. So the following narrative is based on what I have been told and my research from … Continue reading →

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So Many Don’t Vote.

Posted on June 13, 2016 by odeboyz

I wonder what the percentage turn out will be For the upcoming EU vote? This is an important referenda decision How many, won’t use their vote We wait – to see. Through the ages Ordinary folk have, wanted a say … Continue reading →

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A Supermarket Conversation

Posted on May 31, 2016 by odeboyz

A woman in a supermarket is following a grandfather and his badly-behaved grandson. He has his hands full with the child screaming for sweets, biscuits, all sorts of things. The Grand-dad is saying in a controlled voice: “Easy, William, we … Continue reading →

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Should Governments Prevent Preventable Harm?

Posted on May 27, 2016 by odeboyz

Fluoridation of water is a cheap, effective and harmless mechanism for combating tooth decay. It’s pumped into the general water supply. Tooth decay is rarely life threatening but can be painful and disfiguring. The argument goes that as there is … Continue reading →

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A Grumpy Old Man

Posted on May 16, 2016 by odeboyz

All dress up in our best Togs Food aplenty, on large platters The hall, nice enough Well, thought I, ‘this should all go well After all, it’s the company that matters’. Family, I’ve known for years Friends, we’ve known for … Continue reading →

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Training to be a beggar

Posted on May 3, 2016 by odeboyz

He* once begged alms of a statue, and, when asked why he did so, replied, “To get practice in being refused.” *Diogenes a Greek philosopher from ancient times Chris

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