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The War on Drugs

Posted on February 23, 2016 by odeboyz

“the ‘War on Drugs’ has arguably been the single most devastating, dysfunctional social policy since slavery.” The United Conference of United Methodist Churches 24th June 2015 (USA) (Chris)

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EMMA

Posted on January 25, 2016 by odeboyz

I am proud of Emma She is a fine Granddaughter Now, just short of her thirteenth birthday She is smart, energetic and vivacious I am always pleasantly surprised to see her. Recently she has shown an interest in simple music … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape

Posted on January 19, 2016 by odeboyz

I go on holiday like an escaped prisoner The fearful airport has armed warders patrolling Surveillance cameras and hidden profilers Dogs sniffing, menacing, fear-inducing. Impeccable papers Confidence-inducing papers. My papers. My thousand yard death stare keeps them at bay Slitted … Continue reading →

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Palliative Care

Posted on January 4, 2016 by odeboyz

Palliative Care The old man wasn’t doing well Staff at the expensive care home shrugged Not our fault he’s old and senile But he won’t last that long! We can tell! A sojourn at hospital, the weeks slipped by Rough … Continue reading →

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Passing over

Posted on December 14, 2015 by odeboyz

Now a frail elderly man The new adventure calls Bereaved family will cry and weep None will know of his release. That pleasure, where, air is pure Parents, siblings await, his coming Loves he knew, in moments past Gather with … Continue reading →

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A Genius Sighs

Posted on December 8, 2015 by odeboyz

I sighed a melancholy sigh A Dostoyevskian sigh. A sigh from the bottom of my heart A sigh that said ‘Enough is enough.’ And I knew the end had come I am a genius, world-renowned An intellectual master of the … Continue reading →

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Bungling Boris

Posted on November 17, 2015 by odeboyz

Ever ready to shoot from the lip From a man who can’t comb his hair “Bungle” looks a dopey drip So ignorant he would make a Saint swear. Rude to those who wear a corduroy jacket From a lad who … Continue reading →

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Raise The Flag

Posted on March 31, 2015 by odeboyz

My words to a familiar tune. Lets raise our banner way up high, the working man will never die As labour is a might of force, we are the hope, the fighting cause. Then raise again – our standard true, … Continue reading →

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The Generations

Posted on February 7, 2015 by odeboyz

When I was little I thought my Dad knew absolutely everything about everything. He thought nothing of stripping down the starter motor on our old car to replace the carbon brushes – to mending our shoes. He even replaced broken … Continue reading →

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My Regression Story: 1

Posted on January 6, 2015 by odeboyz

Many years ago I became interested in all sorts of weird stuff. I had tried spiritualism and séances and was impressed by a TV programme on hypnosis and people regressing to a previous life. Well, that very night I decided that … Continue reading →

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