Something

Careful when pissing off a 61 year old

who has a passion for something

something he sees as beautiful 

something harmless with no ill intent

something his soul drives him to do

something he is able to do well

something in which he sees beauty something in which he sees things where others maybe don't.

Sometimes somethings people say or do upset some people

Somethings hurt

Somethings 

Sometimes

Stick

Knights Draw Inn

I don't put a watch on because it saves time.

I think my social media friends hate me!

Last night I dreamt I had a dream.

I don't like today - I'll wait for tomorrow.

Dry white wine from the shower means you don't get wet.

I can't see that it's dark

God knows why I'm an atheist 

I don't believe in the existence of agnostics.

I keep dry when out in the rain by walking in-between the raindrops.

"I can't keep a secret", I told myself

If the good times are coming back, who's had them?

The voices in my head said not to listen to them.

I wanted to tell you that I've lost my voice.

They said there'll be no weather today.

I've lost my thesaurus. 

Who wakes the cockerel up?

The matchstick men have gone on strike.

Who cuts the hairdresser's hair?

Three holes in the ground with water at the bottom. Well, well, well!

Drilling holes is boring 

The goalkeeper saves his money.

Why didn't he didn't know he was a genius?

On reflection, I think that mirror is lying 

I couldn't see the fog - it just wasn't clear!

The wind blue

The Spanish whine

and the knights draw inn.

Paris - Reminiscing

in the park

of a typical Parisian square

in the spring - where

the entrance to the 'metro' at

'Sevre - Babylone' waits to take you,

into the city - as

young children play

and mothers watch-over

and all life is there - amongst

the typical 'hubbub'

of a city and...

and I am taken back - it

is fifty years ago

and I am taken back to this address.

To '8 Rue de Babylon' - Enter

through a door

into the small courtyard beyond,

past a small shuttered window - nip

past the concierges apartment,

up the many flights of stairs

to a small dusty flat - with

enough space for young lovers

there's a little window to enjoy 

a view of the city - (and

the  'Le Bon Marche'

where 'Beaujolais nouveau'

was two francs a bottle) - and

a boulangerie,

every morning; for breakfast,

fresh croissants and bread - and

now, here I sit

looking up at that building

where paper planes once spiralled - from

the little window high above me,

floating on the breeze,

landing by the very same spot - where,

with my wife

I now sit and I start...

   reminiscing

New Years Resolutions

I'd like to loose weight.

(I want the weight of this off my mind)

I'm going to quit smoking this year!

(I want my country to stop going up in smoke)

I'm going get to know my community better.

(I want my fellow countrymen to stop being killed)

I'm going to spend more time with my family.

(I want my family to stay alive)

I want to be better with my money.

(I want Putin to stop bleeding my country dry)

I really must book that holiday.

(I want that bastard locked up for a life-long holiday!)

I want to obtain some inner peace.

I want outer peace!

I want to do more home cooking.

I want a home to cook in!

I'd love to find time to read more books

I'd love the book being thrown at that bastard!

I'm making plans to sleep more.

I'd love to sleep right through for just one night without the sounds of endless explosions filling my head!

I really must buy less take away coffees.

I'd love your problems!

That Time Of Year

Resolutions are made - and broken.

New Zealand gets in early.

Fireworks on famous bridges

and very late nights.

Newspapers make suggestions on what to watch

summarize what happened in the one just gone

those we lost; remembered

and which diet to choose.

Tickets are bought

pubs chosen

venues arranged

and tables booked.

Party food and alcohol bought

strangers exchange greetings

workers start early hoping to get off early

some take the double time

some don't get it!

Some dread the future - another one like the last!

And for some it just passes them by

...well it is that time of year!

Perhaps It Will Snow

I just rang to say I can't talk right now. The breaklights in front of me too loud!

On reflection I heed their warning and keep my distance!

I am unique 

life won't change me

I like criticism - but don't disapprove!

Every life-time takes a moment.

I haven't lived long enough to write about it yet.

Three robins argue on the trunk of a fallen tree

it's fruit not having fallen far.

A murder of crows sit and discuss beneath a rainbow 

whether it's too cold to snow.

The winter sun reveils so much,

like the few remaining autumn leaves

and just how cold it is.

Perhaps it will snow!