Confused and Alone

Confused and afraid Lost and alone Enveloped in fog Sinking in mud No path to follow No map to guide me I don’t know how to reach my destination I don’t know how to carry on my journey I wrote this poem three years ago. It came up in my Facebook memories today so I… Continue reading Confused and Alone

The Proletariat

Locked in a steel cage Carried far from home To a concrete prison Disguised as freedom Trading Time and energy For sustenance, existence Pleasing invisible masters Striving to stay in jail Surrounded by others Stuck in the same struggle No speeches shouted Nor conversations whispered

Nothing to Report

Figure 25: I just got home from Uni, and Fred jumps in the car hoping for a ride.

“Here is the site, it’s all secure, should be an easy night for you.” The client leaves, the dog is whining. Get the dog ready for initial patrol. The plovers have babies and are upset we’re too close to them. Pull out the baton and scream a war cry, they decide the babies can figure… Continue reading Nothing to Report

Lament to Ignorance

People who have never been there can’t understand. They’re ignorant, yet disparage those who are there. Ignorant and entertained by another’s pain. Their antipathy denies them humanity. Their callousness angers the wise.

Enough

Why aren’t I worthy? Why aren’t I good enough? Why don’t I ever stand a chance? If I knew what I lacked I’d get it. If I knew what to do I’d do it. If I knew what to say and when I’d say it. If I was rude and selfish would you notice me?… Continue reading Enough

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The Disapointment

A disapointing son Mum’s expectations stun Her love unquestioned Her disapproval unmoved He can never be someone

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Nowhere Left to Run

My peace shattered My sanctuary defiled My fortress breached No place of respite No haven of safety No shrine of solace A house but no home A fuel with no fire A life lacking purpose

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The Sub

Lurking in the deep Sailing through enemy waters Destroyers sailing above Every movement or sound a chance of discovery Surely they know, surely they’ll find it! The sub sneaks through, undetected Until next time

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Surrounded

Tension rising, pressure building Battle looming, breathing struggling Armour dented, helmet cracked Sword chipped, shield busted Alone surrounded, soul wounded Foes taunting, vultures circling

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