This poem is dedicated to all the frontline police officers around the globe. The diminishing blue line Twenty plus years I had a careerof putting my life on the […]
Poem
When: A poem of realisation
When: A poem of realisation. When did I decide to swap my nights out for the telly?When was it acceptable to carry such a belly? When did I begin to […]
When Sunday was Sunday
When Sunday was Sunday The shops were all shuttered,with ‘Closed’ on the doors.A typical Sunday,before we craved more. Roads without traffic,stores without lines.Lie ins, late breakfasts,and family time. Stay in […]
Up on my wall
Up on my wall Up on my wall, within a frameAre memories that keep me sane. And every time I’m feeling low It’s to this spot my eyes will go. For […]
Through my eyes
Through my eyes A marbled mix of grey and green Oh what sights my eyes have seen. Cataloguing years gone by Photos stored within my mind. And through this gift […]
Springtime
Springtime This morning I opened my curtains and felt such a warmth in my heart For blue sky and sunshine did greet me … again springtime’s beginning to start. My […]
Hidden
Hidden The darkest place, a cold embraceerase the smile from off my face.Another day is drawn awaythe nights close in to isolate. Calm I felt begins to melt beneath the […]
The Disingenuous Ones
The disingenuous ones Homelessness is becoming an epidemic on the streets of Manchester. But, whilst most of the homeless fraternity are genuine people caught up in a series of unfortunate […]
The Impartation
The impartation A poem dedicated to my storyteller… always in my heart I once met a fella, an old storyteller, who told me the key to success. He breathed […]
M People
M People Beyond the glass I’m looking through, People scurry back and to. Soldier ants that march in line, Stop for nothing, spare no time. Ears plugged, iPods, mobile […]