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one day i'll be a star
told you about all my hopes and dreams
I wanna be a writer and teacher,
the only things I feel like i'd be good at
you ask to see my work and I refuse to show you
a few months later I joke about how funny I am
you say I should become a comedian
to be honest I've thought about it
why not dump all my trauma onto people and merely laugh it off?
after we broke up I t...
Wednesday 3rd April 2024 1:16 pm
Villanelle for a village cricketer
I’m batting at eternal number ten.
My mediocre talent falls apart;
Soon I’ll be walking back on nought again.
I’m in a team of skilled, well-coached young men,
Convincing me that cricket is an art.
I’m batting at eternal number ten.
I do not move my feet or sidestep when
A lethal bouncer flies towards my heart.
Soon I’ll be walking back on nought again.
I ...
Tuesday 21st March 2023 7:44 am
The Reunion Party
For me, Galton and Simpson were up there
With Pinter, Stoppard, and all the others.
‘The Reunion Party’ was their peak.
Nineteen sixty-five, when Tony Hancock
Struggled on through his final, fading depths.
Not seen for twenty years, his army mates,
Grown old, have changed, and not for the better.
Oh, disappointment, exasperation!
(‘Oh God, man. You’re not a squirrel; have a...
Friday 17th March 2023 9:33 pm
Watts
Walking without the floor is oh such bore, as if it’s not walking at all.
But standing on stage is not either the place, without you first seeing the wall.
And the waves wash right in with such a great spin, but would’nt without crest or the trough.
If you look and see two, remember that’s you, and actually, it’s just one, as in all.
Tuesday 7th December 2021 12:14 am
The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
"Hello Blake," said a man dressed in a Chicken suit with a mask.
"What brings the Masked Chicken to the morgue?" Asked Dr Blake Alexander the local coroner.
"I need info for a case from my source in the morgue," said the Chicken.
"So this isn't a social visit," said Blake.
"No," said the Chicken.
"You shouldn't be in here," said Blake's Assistant, Dante walking in the room.
"Dr Alexander is ...
Sunday 5th December 2021 3:14 am
Consequences XIV
It was the night before Xmas and all was quiet throughout the house
include Dad who was asleep drunk on Jack Daniels Honey on his chair.
He never saw the zombies enter the house, wearing Christmas hats
but when he blearily opened his eyes, he mistook them for Santa’s elves.
“What have you got for me this year then,” he muttered…
The zombies stopped in their tracks, looked nervously at ...
Thursday 17th December 2020 9:02 pm
Heart Of Stone
Heart Of Stone
Medusa couldn’t get a boy
No matter how she tried
She had a go at on-line dating
But on her profile she lied
She was hoping for some desperate lad
Looking for a bride
But when she posted pictures
They would run away and hide
She spends many an hour
Teasing and straightening her snakes
And applying subtle make-up
To up the beauty stakes
...Friday 15th May 2020 2:52 pm
Make Room
Dear Donny says we need more comedy
WoL isn’t what it ought to be
Well, you may have heard that comics are known to hide their troubles
To make others laugh
While their life is actually in strife
They complain others are all too serious,
too much doom and gloom
They’d rather make it a sideshow
Well, move aside,
make some room
There’s plenty for both of you
After all, after a good cry,...
Sunday 16th February 2020 12:52 am
NEW POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT IN WAKEFIELD
I'm hosting a new poetry and comedy open mic night in Wakefield on the 2nd Wednesday of the month starting on Wednesday 12th February.
Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome.
email me to reserve a spot or sign up to perform on the night from 7pm - 7.30pm
Performances will start at 7.30(ish)
More details on the events page or the link (below)
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/eventvie...
Monday 27th January 2020 12:33 pm
KEEPING FIT
SO ...off i go to "keep fit classes"
I've joined the girls with sagging arses
to tone up all my floppy bits
to make sure my bikini fits
the class instructor SHOUTS at us
oh my goodness, what a fuss
"STAND UP STRAIGHT, TUCK IN YOUR BUM"
Jeepers!!!! she could be my Mum
"BEND TO LEFT, BEND TO RIGHT"
it seemed that this went on all night
"BURN THOSE CALORIES, TIGHTEN THO...
Thursday 19th December 2019 1:57 am
A really bad day...
A REALLY BAD DAY
I got up really early, the sun was in the sky
I thought "i'll do the laundry,i'm bound to get it dry,
I sorted out the lights and darks, and put the first load in
It washed it and it rinsed it, but then refused to spin.
In anger and frustration, I opened up the door
the water left the washing and drowned the kitchen floor.
I went to make a coffee and the kettle b...
Wednesday 18th December 2019 8:44 pm
Every Day A Celebration
Remember, Remember…the what of November?
Was sure there was something…try to remember
Dates in a diary reminders of significance
Sure there was something...just think perchance
Perchance to think…or was it sleep?
Or is perchancing to think altogether too deep?
Ahhh good old computer the answers I seek
To google or not? I’ll just have a peek
November is Vegan Month…hurray!
I’m writing this...
Monday 8th July 2019 12:34 pm
wedding guest hats ..the truth
my hat fell off one day
my head stayed on and so did my hair
heads are designed not to fall off
hats are made for heads
hats fall off
some fall off
wedding guest hats are not secure
they flatten hair styles
the wind might decide to be cruel that day
is this a risk you are willing to take?
no one wants to lose a wedding hat
no one wants hat hair
my advice if you...
Monday 1st April 2019 8:28 pm
being a table
No jaws to bite with
not able to swallow
No banquet to feast on
No hair to comb
no nails to paint
no legs for feet
no feet for shoes
no water to wash with
no water to drink
no eyes to see you
no you to see
no lessons to learn from
no emotions to feel
no oxygen to breathe
no lungs to take a breath
no music for listening
no ears to listen with
...Monday 1st April 2019 3:46 pm
HeyAmericaIWroteSomethingForYou
Dr. Love (or How I Learned to Stop Wallowing and Write Poetry)
By: Rodolfo Perez
Love is (sometimes) patient,
Love is (sometimes) kind,
And sometimes, love is a needle in the eye,
Or a kick to the groin.
It is a cliff-hanger,
With your mother waiting to catch you,
When you let go.
It is losing your voice,
From crying into your pillow.
It is real...
Saturday 9th March 2019 7:09 pm
New show looking for venues from June 2019
Looking for venues or assistance with this to perform/tour my new show/performance coming in 2019.. Already have first venue booked for July in Manchester.
'70' A New Decade Of Fun. Is a new performance of spoken word/poetry with comedy which shows that ageing doesn't have to mean that you stop enjoying life and exploring new ideas. That ageing is not for wimps and lets put back humour in ...
Tuesday 11th December 2018 1:10 pm
Aquatic Stardust - a freewrite
Aquarian Aquarius,
everyone be hearing us.
What an exciting life you lead,
cosmic superhuman centipede.
I’m Centric G pause for the D:
ejaculating antiquating - even thoughts dilapidated.
You should go through twice
extinguish anguish from your life
cosmic zombie souls are sliced.
Universal detoxification
electrocuting nation-notions
rubbing Atlas, struggled rolling
infinitesimal scro...
Monday 6th August 2018 9:31 pm
Black Betty by Huddie Ledbetter read by David Williams in the style of Sir John Betjeman
A little fun and whimsical nonsense! Anybody remember Peter Sellers reading 'Balham Gateway to the South?'
Tuesday 5th June 2018 2:55 pm
A Tale Of Reincarnation
6th December
Sunday
Leeds
There was a monk
well, a former monk
and he was handing out free cups of tea
to passers-by
As he did he spoke of
Great Energies
Oneness
and letting go of material possessions.
I took him up on his offer and we conversed
but then he asked me about my job
and I ashamedly admitted that I felt down
because
I work for a corporation
but he held me in a s...
Sunday 12th June 2016 9:45 pm
The Evil Tree
I'm going to tell you a story, which was genuinely one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I'd always been quite cynical about the idea of ghosts and demons and spiritualism, but this moment changed that for me and made me realise that actually, we are NOT alone in this world. Please, I know and understand the cynicism of most on this topic, but I can assure you that I have not invented any...
Monday 28th March 2016 10:45 pm
3 Write
3Write is a new free monthly writing event at the heart of the local community in Ashton-under-Lyne. It takes place every first Saturday at Ashton Library starting at Noon on Saturday 5th March, and is open to people of all ages and abilities.
The premise is 3 themes per session, and 3 styles of writing per session. We then 3Write. With the growing spoken word scene in Tameside (with big p...
Monday 29th February 2016 4:59 pm
I Picked You
as i sit across from her i knew i had to say something, but the only problem was, how do i go about doing so?
i have wanted to tell her for a while now but i get all flustered when i try.
how can it be so difficult to get a few words out i mean its barely even a sentence.
i know that the longer i wait the harder its going to get but shes looking at me, with no idea of what i am about to say.
o...
Thursday 25th June 2015 3:48 am
The Elevator
i knew that she was the one, i knew it from the moment i looked at her.
she had no idea that i knew and i just stood there and smiled to myself.
I probably looked like an idiot, grinning ear to ear but hey i couldn't help myself.
i had this warm feeling inside of me, feeling rather giddy if you may.
not quite to the point of laughter but enough to keep me entertained in the slightest of ways.
...
Thursday 25th June 2015 3:45 am
Writing 'proper' poetry
Peppercorn eyes or was it peppermint eyes, does it matter?
Something...orginal eyes! Something blazing eyes...something dreamy and crapper.
Yes, so he tasted of morning breath and the blandness of saliva
but just write that he tasted of strawberries and hope because that sounds a lot nicer!
...Wait... stop! The ryhme is off!
Can you have more ryhme this time, less variation.
Sort...
Wednesday 24th June 2015 7:05 pm
Jeopardy
Sunday 19th April 2015 8:20 pm
Put It Away
Sunday 19th April 2015 7:57 pm
I saw the light - 1
more spoken word than poetry - but no matter...
hope you enjoy...
part 2 - https://t.co/zqSLeepxZj
part 3 - https://t.co/ZWlgoxaJiH
Wednesday 15th April 2015 9:21 pm
Writer's Block
Monday 26th January 2015 8:38 pm
FoxNewsFact
Fox News got an expert in
to tell them about terror
he said he had some beans to spill
and then he made this error
if you ever needed evidence
his analysis is cracked
he told them Birmingham’s gone Muslim
it’s a #foxnewsfact
he’s seen the Mecca Bingo halls
and put two and two together
then come up with 5, or 39,
he’s really not that clever
he thinks Aston’s...
Tuesday 13th January 2015 10:06 am
Warning To All Flying Insects!
Gossamer-silk strands wove into artwork,
Hung on bramble, glistening with morning dew,
Frail as a whisper, destroyed by one rainfall
And the artist must start his creation anew.
But don't be fooled by its delicacy!
The web holds a license to kill
Its grip of death with embrace you
And its Monster, concealed, lurks in shadows, so still.
So when dancing, nonchalant, through the ai...
Tuesday 7th October 2014 2:46 pm
Growing Old Disgracefully
I want to grow old disgracefully and drive all my carers crazy,
I’ll swing from the chandeliers, I’ll overfill the bath,
Then blame it on my dementia whilst I stand there and laugh. I want to climb the rafters and play hide and seek,
I never want my bones to grow old, frail and weak,
I want to make the children laugh and ...
Wednesday 20th August 2014 12:08 pm
The Ballad Of The Artful Dodger
J Roger Platt, insignificant chap
Had an ordinary sort of employ
But his wife was a martyr to his penchant for barter –
DIY’s what he used to enjoy
What he couldn’t do with an old tube of glue
And a short piece of string or a tack
Wasn’t worth wr...
Tuesday 1st April 2014 10:33 pm
the cuckoo waltz
the cuckoo waltz
two men
dancing around
each other
their movement
smooth and fluid
Instinctively
knowing
where the others
feet, hands, eyes,
words, gestures,
will land
one will lead
then the other
a steady
interchange
juxtaposition
of fool, clown,
idiot, hero
a knowing look
a fleeting glance
of shame
...
Thursday 10th October 2013 5:11 pm
Make it a date with Ralph Killey
Make it a date at 8pm this Thursday with The PENNY LANE POET Vinyl Bar 88-90 Lark Lane
http://t.co/kltDpK9U4S
Monday 13th May 2013 12:52 pm
Make it a date at 8pm
Monday 13th May 2013 12:48 pm
Make a date with Pros and Coms
Hi Everybody,
Hope you can join us an entertaining evening of Comedy, Poetry and Live Music this Thursday at 8pm at Vinyl Bar, Lark Lane. Admission is FREE.
Acts Include:
Liverpool Acoustic Songwriter of the Year- Vanessa Murray
Talented Wordsmith – Reece Goldstrein
...
Sunday 14th April 2013 11:25 pm
READ AL LABOUT IT
Hi Everybody
Im very excited not only because its 2 DAYS TILL PROS & COMS but also we have hot water comedy's finest Paul Smith joining us. other guest include Stephen L Smith and Denis Joe
show starts at 8pm see you there. 88-90 lark lane, aigburth L17 8UU.
and its still free
Paul In action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akh2nmxxlGA
Tuesday 19th March 2013 5:03 pm
Team GUM at Riff Awards/Riff News
Team GUM are taking on the Riff Awards.
Step 1.
Like the Riff page here: https://www.facebook.com/RiffMediaUK
Step 2.
Send an email to: adam-ruane@hotmail.co.uk
Put forward Kris Fogg for BEST NEWCOMER.
Put forward Ushiku Crisafulli for BEST NON MUSICAL ENTERTAINER.
You'll see us both repping Riff at RIFF SURVIVAL SUNDAY - MARCH 31st
Cheers,
Ushiku.
Sunday 17th February 2013 5:24 pm
Feria - A Spanish Comedy
Feria - A Spanish Comedy by N.E. David made it as our first ebook. This is a lovely book in the wonderful tradition of Clochmerle but set in Spain rather than very rural France. It has all the ingredients, Fiesta, Terrorism, Paella, Love, Lust, lashings of booze, and cracking good read.
To buy in the UK visit http://amzn.to/Lk280v
To buy in the US visit http://amzn.to/NpUiAZ
Sunday 8th July 2012 10:16 am
Save £2 on my book - 'Your Sax Is On Fire'
My book - 'Your Sax Is On Fire' is now an incredible £3.99 when you type SAFIRE into the discount code box on
Thursday 26th April 2012 1:14 pm
Fashion Womble
I am a fashion womble, ‘cause I like to find
clothes that the everyday folk leave behind
in charity shops. They’ve got quite a range
the vintage, the bargain, the oddball and strange:
Chenille turtlenecks that are falling to pieces,
stonewashed Wranglers with turn-ups and creases,
a Hellbunny dress that won’t fit round the middle,
a gabardine coat that smells s...
Friday 24th February 2012 9:09 am
Love is The Stig
They say romance can sweep a girl from off her feet
but you lift yours with a tut as I hoover underneath
then mash the volume button till all that we can hear
is ALL SCOUSERS LOVE TO NICK HUB CAPS.
It’s Clarkson on Top Gear.
As they load each other’s rides with anvils for racing in the Bahamas
it’s the televisual progeny of Jeremy Beadle and Judith Chalmers.
Only WE ...
Thursday 16th February 2012 9:45 am
Jolly Fun (with apologies to Charles Causley)
I saw a jolly hunter
In the jolly sun
With his jolly mistress
Having jolly fun.
Kissed his jolly mistress
On the jolly lips;
She wrapped her jolly legs
Round his jolly hips.
Hunter jolly eager -
Jolly cares gone.
Forgot jolly safety catch
Not jolly on.
Jolly mistress laughed as she
Jolly hunter rode;
Bang went jolly hunte...
Thursday 24th November 2011 10:05 pm
Funny Onion
This onion could make any
man, woman or child cry...
but not with malcontent maliciousness.
No, tears of joy and laughter
bellow like church bells or sumo gongs
from the eyes of his audience.
He is without arms or legs,
he's carried on stage
whilst carrying the audience
on his shoulders... if he had any.
...Tuesday 7th June 2011 11:16 pm
Fed and Mavis On Their Travels
There’s a tropical isle, Gran Canaria,
Famed for sun, sea and sand –
Mavis and Fred flew over,
To escape Lancashire’s cold winter land.
Mavis said, “Eee, ‘tis hot in these woolly tights,
Let’s find summer shorts that flatter me bum
Throw away beiges and blacks,
Colour up, like the sky and the sun!”
She returned like a red hibiscus
(And that were only her face...
Saturday 19th February 2011 8:28 pm
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