Email: ludicrous@tiscali.co.uk
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I have lived as a hermit in a cave near Preston in the UK for many years. Here I type my ludicrous poems onto my ancient elastic band computer. When I finally exploded onto the poetry scene my trousers flew off, several women fainted and I was promptly arrested by a purple (with rage) policeman. I wasn’t put off by this and now wear a cardboard medieval suit of armour at poetry readings.
I am known mostly for writing comic verse but I have written poetry on all topics including: animals, nature, love, peace, fantasy, horror, life the universe and silliness.
I am a singer and musician and play the guitar, mandolin, bodhran, harmonica and the spoons. I have turned some of my comic poems into songs and raps.
I have had my poems and stories published in the following magazines: Laughout, Chillout, Lookout, Curlew, Garbaj, Quantum Leap, Krax, Earth Love, Cauldron, Splizz, First Time, Awen,, Presence, Peace and Freedom and Poetic Hours.
Unfortunately I suffer from an illness called M.E (C.F.S). When I’m going through a bad patch I am very limited in what I can do physically and mentally. That’s why my poetry is so important to me, as it gives me the freedom to express myself through my imagination.
I have now self published a collection of poetry called ‘The Love Bus’ and made a cd of 9 songs. The profits from the book will go to ‘Action for M.E’. Feel free to send me an e mail is you want to contact me.
ludicrous@tiscali.co.uk
THE GENIE
I am the genie of the lamp
And I’ve got some awful cramp
Scrunched up in this tiny space
Where no one else can see my face
I’ve been here for a thousand years
Just wishing I could have a beer
So now that you have set me free
Can I go and have a pee?
But no you want me to do your bidding
Get stuffed mate you must be kidding
Telling me you want three wishes
Who made you so damn officious
I’ve always longed to misbehave
So now I’m off to the nearest rave
All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.
You think that M E is all in the mind
you think I am a malingerer
don't you know you are being unkind
and your cruel words they linger
I never wanted to live this way
I never asked to get sick
so if you've got nothing kind to say
then you must be as thick as a brick
M E is a physical illness
I'm exhausted confined to a bed
so why should I put up with your ignorance
and the nastiness inside your head
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Hi Tim
That was really lovely of you to say.
The poem reminds me of listening to the sound of the sea with your ear pressed up against a sea shell
Regards
Gus
cheers for the comment on my blog, the newer edited version is now up, thanks for taking the time to read it, your poetry is brilliant to read so keep the work coming. chris
Hi Tim,
Thank you for your comments about my poem, it's really encouraging.
Belinda
Thanks for the comment Tim... I'm glad someone knows where I'm coming from....
Do ever get down to Manchester?
Hope to see you soon
Gus Jonsson
Janet Ramsden
Sat 27th Sep 2008 11:50
Hi Tim. Thanks for the comment on " now, then and back again."
I'm trying to do more of these but it's difficult sometimes because i don't want them all to look the same. I'm working on it though.
Hope you are keeping well and it's always nice to see your poetry in the blogs too.
love Janet.xx
Thank you, Tim for your comment on my poem, A Light Ahead.
My dreams are still burning. I hope yours are as well.
Take care. :)
-Melissa
Hello, Tim
Thank you for the nice comment you wrote about my poem ‘Who Was She? ‘
Your feedback is appreciated and cherished.
Have a great weekend!!
Cheers...Zuzanna
Hello, Tim
Thank you dear poet and friend for the wonderful comment on my latest addition to WOL. site.
Your comments are appreciated.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care...Zuzanna
Janet Ramsden
Sat 16th Aug 2008 09:36
Hi Tim,
thankyou for your lovely comment on "chairs."
I feel a bit of a cheat really, it's a true account of someone giving me a table without chairs but the search was a made up one.
I wrote it in about 20 minutes flat but had difficulty with the ending, noy knowing whether to to finish with wicca for the magician or whicker for around the world. Either way it seemed a bit corny, but hey, maybe that's what made it fun.
love Janet.x
Hi, Tim. Thank you for your comment on my poem, Fine Line. :)
Hi,
Thanks for you comment and for visiting my page. It was good to read your stuff.
Nicola
PS: Thank you for your comment on my poem” A Happy Feeling”- The simplicity I have used it actually helped me to win the challenge in different poetry site. One never knows what other writers liked about that little poem. I was shocked finding it out, but the simplicity is still the best to read. [My humble opinion only] I am very happy that you liked my poem!
Thank you,
Zuzanna
Hello, Tim
Thank you for the lovely comment you placed about my poem with the A VISION in title.
Kind Regards,
Zuzanna
Shirley Collinge
Fri 4th Jul 2008 19:29
Hi Tim,
Thank you for your nice comment and for taking the time to read my poem. 'The Modest Rapper' is brilliant. I love the pace. Just reading your poem makes me happy. Fantastic!!
Sincerely Shirley
Hello, Tim
Thank you so much for your inspiring comment on my poem the Riders of the Storm'
I am glad you enjoyed reading!
Zuzanna
HI, Tim
Thank you for the precious comment on my latest poem Tribute To Mothers'
Appreciated...Zuzanna
Hya Tim....that's a very sweet poem.....
it's so sad isn't it....?
shel
x
Tim
You are great writer and poet. Keep up doing what you do as this keeps your mind of the other stuff...You not alone. Got wonderful talent!!
Be Blessed...Zuzanna
Sue Forshaw
Mon 25th Feb 2008 16:55
There was a young poet named Tim,
And his work was not at all prim.
His poems were so funny,
That the world seemed quite sunny,
Even when the going was grim.
Love Sue xx
you get my book free. haven't worked out how to make my pictures small yet. Tim
Hey Tim....
I love that poem
I'd like to see an image with it
I want a copy of your book
How much?
Shelley
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Janet
Sat 24th Jan 2009 11:28
Hi Tim,
thankyou for your very generous comments to all my poems. The answer to your question is no. Haven't even given a thought to them being worthy of publishing into a book.
Every writers dream though isn't it?
Ah well, maybe one day i will be discovered.
Certainly no intentions of paying someone to do it for me. Wouldn't know where to begin looking for a publisher anyway.
Thanks again, love Janet.xx