Tag Archives: religion

Slippers

Posted on September 2, 2014 by odeboyz

Dad’s slippers lay crumpled by his dresser Together matched, waiting in vain Idle these five days – past forgotten Soft chequered uppers, of faded silk-cotton. Just a week ago they shuffled slowly A few inches at a time Dad bent … Continue reading →

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Liars

Posted on March 4, 2014 by odeboyz

I fancy I’ve seen Liars, charlatans and worse But a certain politician feted as ending the troubles… Now appears to have appeased some. Loyalist, republicans swathed in blood Atrocities, neither bigots won But a certain politician Claimed progress in 2007 … 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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In God We Trust

Posted on November 19, 2012 by odeboyz

His fingers, strong and elegant like A concert pianist. Manicured nails Sculpted beautifully. Suiting hours spent On the keyboard; playing a tune of death- ‘Danse Macabre’ maybe- A tune without a score. His baton a mouse His orchestra, a single … Continue reading →

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