V. E. Day Could it have been a riotous exclamation of relief? Boys stood eagerly as paraffin was poured on their home made torches. Who cared about small blazes, the world had been on fire. The chemist allowed the purchase of saltpetre albeit in small quantities. It made plausible fireworks in the... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Rough poem by Uncle Albert wonder why you pass me by I have come from greener shores it used to make me wonder why the ladies wore such tiny drawers. Now I cannot spare the time to figure out what I should say. Once I was sweet and sublime And almost happy in a way. I wonder what it was that made me... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
nursery rhymes Mary, Mary quite contrary looked across the snow she knew her pretty little garden was frozen down below. She knew one day that spring would come gently round again. And then it would be hard to find amongst honest gentlemen. some one who was sweet and kind who would not stare at her... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Queen of hearts Send for my physician and the senior magician, call the undertaker the miller and the baker I am the Queen of hearts. Who has burned my tarts? lf I have to blame someone The cook will be blamed for one. Or the one who fired my stove the judge will have to solve. with the most... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Over. I scooped her from white tissue A red poppy petal made A mouth that reminded me to do plans that I had laid. Small blue flowers lit up her eyes Her tears were morning dew. Her mouth began to look surprised. Her love, well that just grew. Her smile was made from all things bright. One day I... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
This is rewrite The musician. He looked at his hands. His thoughts were like curls. They had to be pulled and straightened over and over and then as each became taunt there was a snap and all changed. Bunched and knotted the energy fused into changing images The frightening Part was reality It... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
How fair by Robert age four. Hello Jenny we will be soon be at the fair now you must guess In each hand I have big balloon I like the colour of your dress. Which do you think I saved for you? My brother brought them home for me Yes of course you point to blue And I will have the pink Jenny. I will... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Wish. Behind a soft kiss It was but a gleam but grew with a wish Inside a small dream. So soon it became As warm as a smile And whispered a name To itself for a while. ln the heart of a bloom Where colour was fired There just was not room For all it desired. It felt just like stone In the warmth... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wedding Bliss. She What is it you really really want Be honest, really I won't mind. He No I am afraid to tell you You are always so very kind. She Well I might want the same thing you know in a nice way. He The dental receptionist's legs felt hot Do you think it is through standing all day. She Why... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Poem Madam well I do concede just a little to prevent anything but greater need if anything was ever meant. I search not even for that bliss having heard of this and that transferred softly by a kiss. I much prefer a lover's spat. Not as though I need this task I already have you though sweetly... Sign in to see full entry.