I see you see they see
When I look at you all, I don’t see
I don’t see the barriers others may see
Others may see what they want to see
What they want to see, I don’t
I see people for who they are
For who they are, I see them
I see them as the same you see
You see, everyone is equal
When I look at all the wars, I see suffering
I see suffering in many peoples eyes
In many people’s...
Wednesday 29th November 2023 9:39 pm
FASCINATION
She fascinates me, challenges me
Every time I see her, or think of her
I’m fascinated
She only has to look at me or make a sound
and I’m dumbstruck, mumble a few futile words,
and make my excuses
What I know about her is very little,
but fascinating all the same
Her look, tone of voice, elegant demeanour
Who wouldn’t be fascinated?
I don’t think she even realises that...
Thursday 16th November 2023 11:50 pm
The Wayward Wonky Walker
The wayward wonky walker
Loved the great outdoors
He walked hills and vales,
and mountain trails, and liked
camping on the moors
He’d wake up with the birdies
and whistle to their songs
Have beans on toast for every meal
Between walking and rambling along
He had no sense of direction
and got mixed up with left and right
So much so, that he would get lost
...Friday 10th November 2023 4:07 pm
The Hare and the Tortoise
The hare and the tortoise went for a walk
on a lovely summer’s afternoon
They took some food and tea for a brew
as well as a knife, fork, and spoon
It wasn’t that long before the tortoise realised
that his friend the hare had marched on
Being so slow the day came and went…
The hare, the food, and the tea had gone!
(Dont get left behind)
Wednesday 8th November 2023 10:49 pm
Little Girl by the Lake
Little girl by the stream dreaming of Princesses and Queens in multi coloured crinolines
Grey squirrels wearing pin striped suits with crimson waistcoats and black Jack boots
Little girl by the pool dreaming of fairy cakes and cucumber sandwiches, strawberry moose,
with wafers that protrude to temp taste buds into over indulging, but not discouraging
Little girl by the lake dreaming ab...
Monday 6th November 2023 11:26 pm
Manchester ‘blues’
There’s a club called Manchester United
Who’s fans always got so excited
But results have been bad, more than a tad
So applications for a manager are invited
Sunday 5th November 2023 7:31 pm
Once upon a Time
There once was a time when we loved
each other, I would say, lots and lots
But then boredom set in,
you no longer did what you said on the tin
So our relationship is now on the rocks
Sunday 5th November 2023 7:30 pm
The Young Lady
There was a young lady from Killarney
Who people said had gone quite barmy
It troubled her and so, she decided to go
to Cork and kiss the blarney
So now when they mock
She lifts up her frock and shouts
“Nothing you say can now harm me”
Sunday 5th November 2023 7:28 pm
Make Someone
Make someone grumpy
Make someone sad
Make someone love you
Love you like mad
Make someone angry
Make someone feel
that everything they do
doesn’t seem real
Make someone rebellious
Make someone posh
Think they’re the business
with loads of dosh
Make someone a poet
to write out some rhymes
Which reminds me now…
that I’ve run out of time!
Sunday 5th November 2023 7:25 pm
Rock and Roll
I love to rock I love to roll
I wanna be a big rock star
But all the years have taken it’s toll
And my teeth are now resting in a jar
I think my ambitions are fanciful
It’s time to lay down my guitar
and kick off my dancing shoes!
Listen to some Beethoven in my car
Sunday 5th November 2023 7:24 pm
Jamming
Here we all are, sitting very comfortably
Playing our guitars like a load of loonies
People are saying we’re all out of tune
The drummer’s gone crazy, he’s away
with the fairies on the moon
Jamming on a Friday night
Is what we love doing
It’s the best thing in the world
It would make a nice change to not upset
the neighbours
To act responsibly, not be like a...
Sunday 5th November 2023 7:21 pm
All the Reasons
All the reasons given
For things we don’t understand
“It’s only for a season” they say
So a line is drawn in the sand
All the reasons given
For wars, atrocities, and more
Sometimes its about religion
Or simply for no reason at all
All the reasons given
For various scientific conundrums
Mind blowing counter theories
About unexplained phenomenon
All...
Friday 13th October 2023 4:50 pm
Rhymes and Reasons
Lines set out in rhyme in time
With beats and rhythm
In metre sweet
To connect, correct
Inform, pour scorn
Create and form
Adorn, purloin
“Am I bothered” you said
Well, they can tread on me,
Rat-a-tat-tat, or betray me
Sticks and stones, as they say
and that’s the way
I deal with it all
Stand tall, don’t take a fall
For any old dude
who tries to...
Thursday 12th October 2023 1:21 pm
Goodness
Don’t withhold your goodness from people
When you have the power to display it
Especially be good to those who deserve it
Wednesday 11th October 2023 11:15 am
Who are You?
Who are you?
Who the bloody hell are you?
I mean, you think you can say what the hell you want about me right?
Slag me off, slag everyone off that knows me
Who are you?
Who the bloody hell are you?
You come in here thinking you own the place
Well, you do, but you don’t deserve to
You strut around like a bloody teenager
When you dance, you command the floor
but le...
Tuesday 10th October 2023 11:21 pm
VAR
Video technology to improve the game
A debatable penalty, offside, stoppage time?
R.I.P the end of football as we knew it.
Monday 9th October 2023 9:45 pm
Depressions
Some start the day feeling absolutely hopeless
Like the turn of a coin life can change quickly
Good things happen that we never expected
Monday 9th October 2023 9:43 pm
I’d like to get to know you
I’d like to get to know you, all about you
Likes and dislikes, your traits and moods.
The things that please, tease, rock or blues?
The people you know, your friends and family
Feelings you get, what makes you angry
I’d like to get to know you better, get far closer
What are you thinking, especially right now?
What makes you pensive, furrow your brow?
Are you preoccupi...
Monday 9th October 2023 1:14 pm
Beginnings
They say every day is a new beginning
The start of something new and fresh
Despite how we may be feeling, let us
therefore be optimistic.
Monday 2nd October 2023 8:39 pm
Homes
Moving house can be the most stressful
experience in your life
Running a home is also very challenging
Having no home is both stressful and challenging.
Monday 2nd October 2023 8:38 pm
People
Some of us take a keen interest in people
We can display our interest in many ways
But mainly, the interest is all about whether
they find us interesting.
Monday 2nd October 2023 8:36 pm
Haiku Foundations
Relationships are very much like houses
Unless they’re built on a strong foundation
They will soon come tumbling down
Wednesday 27th September 2023 11:29 pm
Shards of broken glass
Lying motionless amidst knotted weeds
and grass
Astride from bloodstained shards of glass
Lady with taunted expression engraved
Surely nobody could have been so enraged?
As a missing person it started out,
until a neighbour raised an alarming shout
After a glimpse of a somewhat ugly scene
That turned out not to be a bad dream
How on earth did it end this way?
...Wednesday 27th September 2023 11:25 am
Haiku Faith
Faith is having a strong belief in something
We can also put our faith and trust in people
They don’t always repay that faith and trust
Tuesday 26th September 2023 7:09 pm
Haiku Curtains
Curtains are made to keep out the light
Drawn they offer an element of privacy
Like us they can only conceal so much
Tuesday 26th September 2023 2:05 pm
Haiku Footbal
Football can be loved or hated
It has caused wars and even executions
It also brings joy and passion to hundreds
of millions of people
Monday 25th September 2023 10:05 pm
Haiku Music
Music can be like a siren drawing us in
Capturing the inner most parts of our being
Then magically releasing us to a different place.
Sunday 24th September 2023 10:31 pm
HAIKU FEELINGS
Things can be said or done in haste
This can result in our feelings being hurt
But our feelings can be hurt more, by our
own mistakes
Sunday 24th September 2023 10:30 pm
Haiku Parenthood
The young sometimes resent their parents
Wanting the freedom to go their own way
But wise words can be more vital than freedom
Sunday 24th September 2023 12:07 pm
The Supporter
There was a young football supporter
Who worked as a hospital porter
When his team scored a goal
He went out of control
and knocked out a TV Reporter
The Reporter was hurt
With blood all aver his shirt
to the same hospital he was transported
Sunday 24th September 2023 12:03 pm
The Barista
There once was a happy Barista
Who worked with his Mother and Sister
He made coffee making seem easy
Had a reputation for being sleazy
And my Aunt nearly died when he kissed her!
Friday 22nd September 2023 11:51 pm
Climate Change
It’s climate change! They often cry
The thought of it all brings tears to eyes
We hear the storms, we see the floods
Whole villages disappearing in the mud
Earth quakes in places unseen before
As Mothers pick up babies from the floor
Land so parched by searing heat
People running on with bandaged feet
Wild fires rage amidst arid plains
As icebergs drift as they...
Saturday 16th September 2023 12:31 pm
Hey what’s up?
Hey what’s up?
How you getting on?
You gotta job?
You know Sally got robbed?
Hey what’s new?
Fancy a brew?
Time for a catch up
and talk about a match up
With the guys down the barbers
Lookin’ harder and harder
Sharper and smarter
With their sideburns and partin’s
Hey how’s tricks?
Are you still in the mix?
For a good night out?
Taking selfies as we pout
...Sunday 10th September 2023 10:53 pm
On the Road Again
I’ve been all over the world
Done it all and more besides
Seen every colour of flag unfurled
Where I laid my hat I would reside
I’m on the road again
I’ve seen stunning countryside
and lazed around on golden beaches
I’m looking back with a sense of pride
As I strived to get to the upper reaches
I’m on the road again
There has been happiness and heartache
...
Saturday 2nd September 2023 11:56 am
Haiku Wisdom
A wise person listens and increases in knowledge
They understand even riddles and enigmas
Fools despise wisdom and teaching
Wednesday 16th August 2023 12:06 am
Haiku Carpets
Carpets can offer comfort and luxury
The colours and patterns can be beautiful
But like carpets, lies can also be finely woven to cover something up
Wednesday 16th August 2023 12:04 am
Haiku Knowledge
It’s foolish to think we know everything
To feel that we have life all sorted out
That’s the point when we are most at risk
Sunday 13th August 2023 12:25 pm
Haiku Riches
Wisdom is more profitable than silver
Knowledge is more valuable than gold
Wise words are a better gift than riches
Sunday 13th August 2023 12:23 pm
HAIKU FEAR
Fear is now, fear is life
Fear is the past, fear is the future
Fear is here, It has to be embraced
Monday 7th August 2023 3:12 pm
Haiku Dentist’s
People bungee jump to raise money for charity
They free fall from planes high up in the air
But can be petrified of the Dentist’s chair
Sunday 6th August 2023 1:29 pm
Haiku Law
A good lawyer represents their client well
The client trusts in the lawyer’s expertise
However, the law itself cannot be trusted to get the right result
Friday 4th August 2023 11:06 pm
Haiku Lies
Lies can sometimes be told for a reason
It can be to protect someone from the truth
Because sometimes the truth can reveal lies
Tuesday 1st August 2023 8:53 pm
Black Shades of Melancholy
Down in the depths of this despair
A place of which I wasn’t aware
But now I’m here, and you’re out there
We’re poles apart, and you don’t care
Up in the clouds of happiness
Is where I prefer to exist
I had no room for a darker life
I always tried to resist
Yes I always tried to resist
It wasn’t always like this
It used to be so good
It wasn’t always like...
Wednesday 26th July 2023 3:19 pm
Haiku Parliament
Parliament is the place of rules and arguments
With all the political parties presiding
It can also be a place that makes or breaks its voters.
Wednesday 26th July 2023 3:15 pm
Haiku Positivity
Positive thoughts can lead to positive action
A negative mind can show a negative attitude
Both will cancel themselves out
Tuesday 25th July 2023 4:26 pm
What’s in a name?
Carly Simon sang about vanity
Doris played Calamity
Alice Cooper came on the scene
Make up black, blue and green
Like a male witch he sang and roused
The kids to believe that school was out
No more this and no more that
He had them believe it and that was a fact
Rebellion resulted in the USA and
Pink Floyd were all over the place
There goes another brick in the ...
Wednesday 19th July 2023 12:03 pm
Haiku Relationships
Relationships can be a beautiful experience
Arousing passion, admiration and love
If they break down, they can be replaced by anger, hatred, revenge, and separation.
Tuesday 18th July 2023 9:22 pm
Haiku Regret
It feels good to get things off your chest
But then remorse and regret kick in
However, its never too late to forgive
and forget
Monday 17th July 2023 6:16 pm
Haiku Tables
Tables can be sturdy and reliable
They can be booked for a nice meal
But like situations, they can easily be turned
Monday 17th July 2023 6:13 pm
HAIKU FENCES
Fences can separate us from others
They can also offer a degree of protection
But like relationships they can be mended or broken down.
Sunday 16th July 2023 4:37 pm
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