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Fifty Reasons
A long time ago, I met a friend of mine And saw the smile had gone from her eyes. She said things were great when I asked why, But her happy words were blatant lies. So I pressed the matter and we sat to talk, And words and tears began to flow. I’m dead inside, →
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42
Forty-two is here The meaning of life According to some (I know the reference But haven’t read the book) Forty-two but more Solar cycles ten-ish days longer Than soul guiding lunar ones Placing me somewhere Between forty-three and forty-four Six full regenerations Of seven-year itches Trying to escape The unwanted self Find greener grass Insignificant →
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Fair Share
One day I wish I could take my fat And slice it up And hand it out to All those responsible For putting it there The bullies – Common and Medical variety The mockers And haters And ostracisers Those that drove me To sadness and despair And the biscuit tin Amongst others But Even after →
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Blood and Water
You have that look in your eye The tension, the fear The readiness for the blow You’re stressed, on edge A big burden for a small one to carry You have the ache in your legs From all the walking on eggshells You love and you loathe Need to run but stay close You don’t →
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