poem – Fun, family and more

Inspiration strikes from the funniest places.

I’ve been a bit down for a few days. Just in a rut. Well not even that. I’ve done stuff and achieved daily goals I’ve set myself, like controlling my snacking etc. I’ve attended all Zoom and Teams meetings for work etc but the poetry drive wasn’t there. Today my wife asked me to mopContinue reading “Inspiration strikes from the funniest places.”

In Chaos Shadow by Frank Regan.

https://wp.me/p4ptWJ-14o I’m having a bit of a dry spell with my poetry and Haiku. I’m reading other people’s poetry and have linked to Frank’s website above for your entertainment. I think the problem is I’ve not done anything for a few days. I will go for a nice bike ride tomorrow and with any luckContinue reading “In Chaos Shadow by Frank Regan.”

A couple of Haiku for fun.

Ripped shirt pocketUse needle and thread to mend itGood as new again A possible final line could be “there, good as new.” I’m still figuring out Haiku writing. This one is inspired by doing laundry on a rainy day. Beep! Tumble dryerIndicates it has finishedTime to fold our clothes I’m enjoying this! Here is aContinue reading “A couple of Haiku for fun.”

At the risk of appearing rude 2 – a poem

At the risk of appearing rude, you make awful food. At the risk of appearing rude, you look awful in the nude. At the risk of appearing rude, your voice is awfully crude. At the risk of appearing rude. At the risk of appearing rude, your mouth, shut, should be glued. At the risk ofContinue reading “At the risk of appearing rude 2 – a poem”

Haiku times two.

I thought I’d have a couple of extra goes at Haiku but make it personal. I have arthritis in my left hip which, daily, gives me pain. It is mostly just a dull ache but occasionally flares up to be more acute. Here we go… Oo ow you basterd Arthritis is playing up Can IContinue reading “Haiku times two.”

Having a bash at haiku.

I was having a look at http://skepticskaddish.com and he mentioned haiku. I didn’t really know what that was. I mean, yes, I had heard of it but I wasn’t sure what qualities a haiku needed. So I looked it up on the internet and here is my attempt at haiku. How to write HaikuInternet willContinue reading “Having a bash at haiku.”

At the risk of appearing rude – a poem

I have been a fan of Spike Milligan, poet, actor, writer, Goon, since I was around 8 years old. I had received his book “The Little Pot Boiler” as a gift and it was my first experience of true nonsense poetry written by a master of nonsense. When I finally came across his poem “Abc”Continue reading “At the risk of appearing rude – a poem”

A poem for mother.

I’ve been thinking about my mum today. She died in 2018 of old age. I was doing the 100 things list where you think about a subject and try to write 100 words or sentences to do with the subject. Repetition is allowed. As you get towards the higher numbers you dig deep into yourContinue reading “A poem for mother.”

Lighter nights – a poem.

World turns. Sun burns. Night comes. But later. Day starts. Light bright. Longer now. Night is late. Spring comes. Nature wakes. Blossom soon. Lighter nights.

A YouTube poem.

Why is there a man dressed in yellow, shouting. Why is he telling me everything he is doing as loudly as he can? I should just click on something to get a change of scene. Maybe a reaction vid or a car crash or a failing man. Yellow fellow claims he is eating a GhostContinue reading “A YouTube poem.”