Twisted slithers of silk,
Spreading out towards you.
As high as stilts,
blocking the view.
A pounding of the heart,
as loud as a beat on a snare drum.
It's only the start,
and you don't know where it came from.
You've heard the stories,
Of monsters under the bed.
Lets delve into the inventories
and listen to the terrors inside one's head.
Is someone behind you?
Or is it something?
Lets leave the fear to brew.
Hold on tight and cling.
How to explain the things,
that go bump?
It's hard to detain the fear,
hard to swallow the lump.
What was it that made that thing fall?
Was it a spirit, demon or clown?
How far can you crawl,
before you fall down?
Do you feel brave enough,
to sleep with one foot out?
Feel the ropes, nice and tough,
slither around and pull you about.
Drowning in darkness,
the whole room starts to tremble.
Your body as still as a carcass.
The fear cannot dissemble.
Fingers snapping.
Hands out reaching.
Arms wrapping.
Thought-provoking.
This small bedroom,
is an expansive black woods.
Fear in full bloom.
So who knows what should,
happen in the strange dark night?
You're stuck in a cage.
The cold metal bars sticking tight,
not caring about your young age.
Within these corridors,
lurk atrocious creatures.
There are no borders.
Now you're among the demons' features.
Shivering from the merciless cold.
It's a dim and dark world.
Children's screams are sold,
all becoming swirled.
A cold penetrating stare,
coming from a doll.
It's sat over there,
sucking your soul.
So close your eyes.
Someday you're going to die.
Death lies.
Death never asks why.
He glides over to you
and buries you in the darkness.
He steals you from everyone you knew.
Your little light fades into blackness.
Now open your eyes once more.
Hear the floorboard creak,
outside the door?
Death is out there, playing hide and seek.
Sweet dreams,
please don't scream.
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Phoenix Cries
A phoenix, bright orange and red,
well bred.
A bird of transformation.
Starting a new incarnation..
You are beautiful.
Just like a phoenix.
You're youthful and thoughtful.
You have so many secrets.
Never care what the bullies say.
You prove them wrong every day.
I am here for you,
No matter what you do.
When a phoenix cries
Its tears heal
You have so many allies
You are strong, no matter how you feel.
A phoenix, born from the ashes
You have so much compassion
Amid the flames a gorgeous bird arises
You fight through any crisis.
You are beautiful.
Just like a phoenix.
You're youthful and thoughtful.
You have so many secrets.
Never care what the bullies say.
You prove them wrong every day.
I am here for you,
No matter what you do.
When a phoenix cries
Its tears heal
You have so many allies
You are strong, no matter how you feel.
Hold your head high,
through all those hard times
Train your private eye.
Forget the bullies' crimes
Soar like a phoenix in the sky
You are beautiful.
Just like a phoenix.
You're youthful and thoughtful.
You have so many secrets.
Never care what the bullies say.
You prove them wrong every day.
I am here for you,
No matter what you do.
When a phoenix cries
Its tears heal
You have so many allies
You are strong, no matter how you feel.
Break My Fall
You, you are always there for me
You, you always let me be
you, you let me be myself
you, you let me prove myself
When I fall you are there
to help me pick up the pieces
you show me that you care
you help me clear the air
when you're around the negativity decreases
you are there to break my fall
even when i feel so small
even when i want to curl up into a ball
You are there to break my fall
Why do you always want to help?
What am i to you?
What do you think when you hear me yelp?
I really do not have a clue
When I fall you are there
to help me pick up the pieces
you show me that you care
you help me clear the air
when you're around the negativity decreases
you are there to break my fall
even when i feel so small
even when i want to curl up into a ball
You are there to break my fall
You catch me every day
you never let me say
anything bad
anything sad
you are like my second dad
I know you will smile when i admit this
you call me your little princess
You call me gorgeous
That adds a little brightness
Thank you, for constantly breaking my fall
When I fall you are there
to help me pick up the pieces
you show me that you care
you help me clear the air
when you're around the negativity decreases
you are there to break my fall
even when i feel so small
even when i want to curl up into a ball
You are there to break my fall
You, you always let me be
you, you let me be myself
you, you let me prove myself
When I fall you are there
to help me pick up the pieces
you show me that you care
you help me clear the air
when you're around the negativity decreases
you are there to break my fall
even when i feel so small
even when i want to curl up into a ball
You are there to break my fall
Why do you always want to help?
What am i to you?
What do you think when you hear me yelp?
I really do not have a clue
When I fall you are there
to help me pick up the pieces
you show me that you care
you help me clear the air
when you're around the negativity decreases
you are there to break my fall
even when i feel so small
even when i want to curl up into a ball
You are there to break my fall
You catch me every day
you never let me say
anything bad
anything sad
you are like my second dad
I know you will smile when i admit this
you call me your little princess
You call me gorgeous
That adds a little brightness
Thank you, for constantly breaking my fall
When I fall you are there
to help me pick up the pieces
you show me that you care
you help me clear the air
when you're around the negativity decreases
you are there to break my fall
even when i feel so small
even when i want to curl up into a ball
You are there to break my fall
Test Yourself
How do you know
If you are going to do well
If you do not even try?
It's like getting into a boat without knowing how to row
Your heart may never swell
with the sense of pride
You say you can't do it
I say prove it
Go on and test yourself
you may get a trophy on the shelf
Don't sit around all day
without going it your way
Go out and test yourself
Just go and test yourself
What can i say to make you move your butt?
You look at me and tut
Your confidence is the issue
but the problem is ... it's you
You say you can't do it
I say prove it
Go on and test yourself
you may get a trophy on the shelf
Don't sit around all day
without going it your way
Go out and test yourself
Just go and test yourself
So how can you say
that you cannot do it
every single day
why not try it bit by bit.
You say you can't do it
I say prove it
Go on and test yourself
you may get a trophy on the shelf
Don't sit around all day
without going it your way
Go out and test yourself
Just go and test yourself
Test yourself
test yourself
test yourself
test yourself
If you are going to do well
If you do not even try?
It's like getting into a boat without knowing how to row
Your heart may never swell
with the sense of pride
You say you can't do it
I say prove it
Go on and test yourself
you may get a trophy on the shelf
Don't sit around all day
without going it your way
Go out and test yourself
Just go and test yourself
What can i say to make you move your butt?
You look at me and tut
Your confidence is the issue
but the problem is ... it's you
You say you can't do it
I say prove it
Go on and test yourself
you may get a trophy on the shelf
Don't sit around all day
without going it your way
Go out and test yourself
Just go and test yourself
So how can you say
that you cannot do it
every single day
why not try it bit by bit.
You say you can't do it
I say prove it
Go on and test yourself
you may get a trophy on the shelf
Don't sit around all day
without going it your way
Go out and test yourself
Just go and test yourself
Test yourself
test yourself
test yourself
test yourself
Twisted Tears
Stop right there
Your faking skills suck
You really don't care
You're out of luck
You know what really gets me mad?
It's when you pretend to be sad
You think that I will forgive you?
After everything you have done, everything you do
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me
You don't even see
What needs to be done
You call me all the names under the sun
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me.
Why do you feel the need to cry?
Every time I put you in your place
You're such a waste of space
I'm sick of being told to try
You know what really gets me mad?
It's when you pretend to be sad
You think that I will forgive you?
After everything you have done, everything you do
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me
You don't even see
What needs to be done
You call me all the names under the sun
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me.
Your faking skills suck
You really don't care
You're out of luck
You know what really gets me mad?
It's when you pretend to be sad
You think that I will forgive you?
After everything you have done, everything you do
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me
You don't even see
What needs to be done
You call me all the names under the sun
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me.
Why do you feel the need to cry?
Every time I put you in your place
You're such a waste of space
I'm sick of being told to try
You know what really gets me mad?
It's when you pretend to be sad
You think that I will forgive you?
After everything you have done, everything you do
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me
You don't even see
What needs to be done
You call me all the names under the sun
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me.
Don't bother to try and talk
I am only going to walk
I see through you like you're made of glass
Your lies are as thin as a blade of grass
You know what really gets me mad?
It's when you pretend to be sad
You think that I will forgive you?
After everything you have done, everything you do
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me
You don't even see
What needs to be done
You call me all the names under the sun
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me.
It's when you pretend to be sad
You think that I will forgive you?
After everything you have done, everything you do
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me
You don't even see
What needs to be done
You call me all the names under the sun
Your twisted tears mean nothing to me.
You Did Nothing Wrong
Why am i here writing this song?
Why am i chocking back the tears?
Why is it taking me so long?
To stand up to the leers
Why are you sitting there
all alone?
Your heart is about to tear
I think i need to lower the tone.
Because you did nothing wrong
I've known all along
I never meant to cause so much hurt
I never meant to be so curt
I'm a stranger to myself
I've lost all of my stealth
You're sat there wondering
What on earth is going on
Your shattered soul has gone
You did nothing wrong
You did nothing wrong
This is not any ordinary break up song
That would be entirely wrong
I was pushed to do what I did
I was treated like a little kid
It doesn't excuse the way I treated you
I regret it. I really do.
I think you regret it too
The audience is giving me one loud boo.
Because you did nothing wrong
I've known all along
I never meant to cause so much hurt
I never meant to be so curt
I'm a stranger to myself
I've lost all of my stealth
You're sat there wondering
What on earth is going on
Your shattered soul has gone
You did nothing wrong
You did nothing wrong
I'm giving this to you in secret
It's a risk but no threat
I hope this clears your mind
I hope this makes me seem more kind
Let's hope the message doesn't take too long to send
There are rules to bend
To send you this song
So i will hurry it along
Because you did nothing wrong
I've known all along
I never meant to cause so much hurt
I never meant to be so curt
I'm a stranger to myself
I've lost all of my stealth
You're sat there wondering
What on earth is going on
Your shattered soul has gone
You did nothing wrong
You did nothing wrong
Why am i chocking back the tears?
Why is it taking me so long?
To stand up to the leers
Why are you sitting there
all alone?
Your heart is about to tear
I think i need to lower the tone.
Because you did nothing wrong
I've known all along
I never meant to cause so much hurt
I never meant to be so curt
I'm a stranger to myself
I've lost all of my stealth
You're sat there wondering
What on earth is going on
Your shattered soul has gone
You did nothing wrong
You did nothing wrong
This is not any ordinary break up song
That would be entirely wrong
I was pushed to do what I did
I was treated like a little kid
It doesn't excuse the way I treated you
I regret it. I really do.
I think you regret it too
The audience is giving me one loud boo.
Because you did nothing wrong
I've known all along
I never meant to cause so much hurt
I never meant to be so curt
I'm a stranger to myself
I've lost all of my stealth
You're sat there wondering
What on earth is going on
Your shattered soul has gone
You did nothing wrong
You did nothing wrong
I'm giving this to you in secret
It's a risk but no threat
I hope this clears your mind
I hope this makes me seem more kind
Let's hope the message doesn't take too long to send
There are rules to bend
To send you this song
So i will hurry it along
Because you did nothing wrong
I've known all along
I never meant to cause so much hurt
I never meant to be so curt
I'm a stranger to myself
I've lost all of my stealth
You're sat there wondering
What on earth is going on
Your shattered soul has gone
You did nothing wrong
You did nothing wrong
Storm
They come and they go
Each one a different show
I can't help but notice
Something that excites me, whats the next twist?
The sky's getting darker and I
don't feel the same
My emotions gets tied up in chains
when it starts to rain
Because this is a storm that is just
unlike the rest
This is a storm that will
quickly progress
And i feel it
I feel it deep in my bones
The worst is yet to come
Don't fear the storm
Don't fear the storm.
As the lightening races across
the darkening sky
I wonder, I wonder why
What is it like to fly?
The thunder's like a beat on a snare drum
The type that makes a kid scream and run
Because this is a storm that is just
unlike the rest
This is a storm that will
quickly progress
And i feel it
I feel it deep in my bones
The worst is yet to come
Don't fear the storm
Don't fear the storm.
The wind is picking up the pace
Like a horse in a race
But if this is the case
The i shall run for cover
I can tell the storm is getting stronger
Because this is a storm that is just
unlike the rest
This is a storm that will
quickly progress
And i feel it
I feel it deep in my bones
The worst is yet to come
Don't fear the storm
Don't fear the storm.
But at the end of the storm
There's a rainbow
That'll make someone's day
Don't fear the storm.
Don't fear the storm.
Each one a different show
I can't help but notice
Something that excites me, whats the next twist?
The sky's getting darker and I
don't feel the same
My emotions gets tied up in chains
when it starts to rain
Because this is a storm that is just
unlike the rest
This is a storm that will
quickly progress
And i feel it
I feel it deep in my bones
The worst is yet to come
Don't fear the storm
Don't fear the storm.
As the lightening races across
the darkening sky
I wonder, I wonder why
What is it like to fly?
The thunder's like a beat on a snare drum
The type that makes a kid scream and run
Because this is a storm that is just
unlike the rest
This is a storm that will
quickly progress
And i feel it
I feel it deep in my bones
The worst is yet to come
Don't fear the storm
Don't fear the storm.
The wind is picking up the pace
Like a horse in a race
But if this is the case
The i shall run for cover
I can tell the storm is getting stronger
Because this is a storm that is just
unlike the rest
This is a storm that will
quickly progress
And i feel it
I feel it deep in my bones
The worst is yet to come
Don't fear the storm
Don't fear the storm.
But at the end of the storm
There's a rainbow
That'll make someone's day
Don't fear the storm.
Don't fear the storm.
A Resolution
Nobody knows what you've got locked away
Inside of you
A secret that grows bigger, day by day
Engulfing you
Because when times get hard
A resolution needs to be found
You need to play the right card
Or you'll be kicked to the ground
A resolution needs to be sorted
Or your life will become distorted
Without a resolution.
You're being filled to the brim
The light is looking dim
No words can describe how you're feeling
You're tripping and falling.
Because when times get hard
A resolution needs to be found
You need to play the right card
Or you'll be kicked to the ground
A resolution needs to be sorted
Or your life will become distorted
Without a resolution.
Inside of you
A secret that grows bigger, day by day
Engulfing you
Because when times get hard
A resolution needs to be found
You need to play the right card
Or you'll be kicked to the ground
A resolution needs to be sorted
Or your life will become distorted
Without a resolution.
You're being filled to the brim
The light is looking dim
No words can describe how you're feeling
You're tripping and falling.
Because when times get hard
A resolution needs to be found
You need to play the right card
Or you'll be kicked to the ground
A resolution needs to be sorted
Or your life will become distorted
Without a resolution.
Think of your family, your friends.
You want this story to end
So give yourself a hand
Forget the command
Find a resolution
and give the secret away
Because when times get hard
A resolution needs to be found
You need to play the right card
Or you'll be kicked to the ground
A resolution needs to be sorted
Or your life will become distorted
Without a resolution.
Your life will be distorted
Without a resolution.
A resolution needs to be found
You need to play the right card
Or you'll be kicked to the ground
A resolution needs to be sorted
Or your life will become distorted
Without a resolution.
Your life will be distorted
Without a resolution.
Destruction
Ask anyone
if they can see the sun
at night
with little light
to guide the way
through the rest of the day
Destruction plays its part
on the soul and the heart
Destruction makes a hole
well it takes its toll
Ask a drunk to guard your door
when they can't stand on their feet
you won't be able to sit safely in your seat
The drunk will be destructive and unsure
Destruction plays its part
on the soul and the heart
Destruction makes a hole
well it takes its toll
So don't let destruction have it's say
keep the destructive words to yourself
you'll keep your health
you won't drown in the rain
Don't let destruction cause any more pain
Destruction plays its part
on the soul and the heart
Destruction makes a hole
well it takes its toll
if they can see the sun
at night
with little light
to guide the way
through the rest of the day
Destruction plays its part
on the soul and the heart
Destruction makes a hole
well it takes its toll
Ask a drunk to guard your door
when they can't stand on their feet
you won't be able to sit safely in your seat
The drunk will be destructive and unsure
Destruction plays its part
on the soul and the heart
Destruction makes a hole
well it takes its toll
So don't let destruction have it's say
keep the destructive words to yourself
you'll keep your health
you won't drown in the rain
Don't let destruction cause any more pain
Destruction plays its part
on the soul and the heart
Destruction makes a hole
well it takes its toll
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Get Rid Of The Devil (In Me)
My family are tired
with all of my fire
They tell me to aim higher
they don't know how i can stoop any lower
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
if only you could see
all the trouble i make
all the things i take
you would know
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
so wish me luck
wish me luck
i'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
I'm tired of all the exasperated looks
of constantly feeling like a crook
I'm so used to not caring at all
so used to throwing hard balls. Ball after ball.
Which is why i'm going to get rid of the devil in me
if only you could see
all the trouble i make
all the things i take
you would know
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
so wish me luck
wish me luck
i'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
They tell me to get better
constantly telling everyone to check her
to make sure that i don't get into trouble
God help them if I have a double
Because i make them burn
Karma will surely take her turn
Which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
Which is why i'm going to get rid of the devil in me
if only you could see
all the trouble i make
all the things i take
you would know
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
so wish me luck
wish me luck
i'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
I'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
with all of my fire
They tell me to aim higher
they don't know how i can stoop any lower
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
if only you could see
all the trouble i make
all the things i take
you would know
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
so wish me luck
wish me luck
i'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
I'm tired of all the exasperated looks
of constantly feeling like a crook
I'm so used to not caring at all
so used to throwing hard balls. Ball after ball.
Which is why i'm going to get rid of the devil in me
if only you could see
all the trouble i make
all the things i take
you would know
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
so wish me luck
wish me luck
i'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
They tell me to get better
constantly telling everyone to check her
to make sure that i don't get into trouble
God help them if I have a double
Because i make them burn
Karma will surely take her turn
Which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
Which is why i'm going to get rid of the devil in me
if only you could see
all the trouble i make
all the things i take
you would know
which is why i need to get rid of the devil in me
so wish me luck
wish me luck
i'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
I'm going to get rid of the devil in me.
You Keep Me Anchored
If a boat is in trouble
what does it do?
what would you do?
if it were up to you?
Would you struggle too?
I don't know what I would do without you
I wouldn't know what to do
Its great you keep my feet on the ground
whenever you're around
you keep me anchored
you give me the cure
to my misfortunes
you keep me anchored.
I feel like i'm living with a curse
forever searching in my purse
for something that will never be there
i live with the curse of not knowing what to do without you here
I don't know what I would do without you
I wouldn't know what to do
it's great you keep me feet on the ground
whenever you're around
you keep me anchored
you give me the cure
to my misfortunes
you keep me anchored.
No matter how strong the current is
the anchor won't be moved
you keep me anchored.
what does it do?
what would you do?
if it were up to you?
Would you struggle too?
I don't know what I would do without you
I wouldn't know what to do
Its great you keep my feet on the ground
whenever you're around
you keep me anchored
you give me the cure
to my misfortunes
you keep me anchored.
I feel like i'm living with a curse
forever searching in my purse
for something that will never be there
i live with the curse of not knowing what to do without you here
I don't know what I would do without you
I wouldn't know what to do
it's great you keep me feet on the ground
whenever you're around
you keep me anchored
you give me the cure
to my misfortunes
you keep me anchored.
No matter how strong the current is
the anchor won't be moved
you keep me anchored.
Do Your Best
You could do so well in life
get a husband or a wife
you could earn your wealth
drink to your health
be the brainiest in the class
you could raise a glass
All you've got to do is ...
Do your best
earn your treasure chest
decide whether to go east or west
just do you best
So try and run a marathon
have fun
remember what is important to you
represent someone too
All you've got to do is ...
Do your best
earn your treasure chest
decide whether to go east or west
just do your best
So get to work you busy bee
go for anything you want to be
aim high
go and fly
as high as the space ships in the sky.
get a husband or a wife
you could earn your wealth
drink to your health
be the brainiest in the class
you could raise a glass
All you've got to do is ...
Do your best
earn your treasure chest
decide whether to go east or west
just do you best
So try and run a marathon
have fun
remember what is important to you
represent someone too
All you've got to do is ...
Do your best
earn your treasure chest
decide whether to go east or west
just do your best
So get to work you busy bee
go for anything you want to be
aim high
go and fly
as high as the space ships in the sky.
What matters to me?
So this poem was published in an anthology in 2011. I hope you like it.
What matters to me is simple
its not even a dimple
what matters to me is family
I live very happily
Nothing else matters
Not even clothes in tatters
They make the light
or a Turkish Delight
They give you a good telling off
for pretending to be a sloth
they play a game
but always stay tame
They can be good fun
like staying out in the sun
They sometimes ground
but never pound
Although they are serious
they can never be delirious
Remember the puddings
and all the good things
What matters to me is simple
its not even a dimple
what matters to me is family
I live very happily
Nothing else matters
Not even clothes in tatters
They make the light
or a Turkish Delight
They give you a good telling off
for pretending to be a sloth
they play a game
but always stay tame
They can be good fun
like staying out in the sun
They sometimes ground
but never pound
Although they are serious
they can never be delirious
Remember the puddings
and all the good things
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
The Stealth Attack Of The Killer Wasps
The Stealth Attack of the Killer Wasps:
Imagine my surprise when
A wasp flew through Granddad’s window
Granddad batted it out and then
We drove through the most spectacular show
Up ahead, along the road
Frenzy gone into overload
Grandma and Granddad exchange a look
I think they were a little shook
So for the first time
Out in the sunshine
I saw a swarm
And the air transform
Into a thousand or more
Flying wasps
Their angry wings fluttering, barging against my car door
I bet their stings would leave me sore
I cower in my seat
If someone bought these beasts
Then where is the receipt
Can we not retreat?
I have never been scared of wasps
But after the stealth attack of the killer wasps
I’ve been scared ever since
Did I mention I was only six.
What Did You Do?
What Did You Do?
You try to
sleep all day
Sleep all
night
But try as
you might
You can’t
do it
You say
your chest feels tight
What did
you do to deserve this?
Every day
you have a near miss
You knock
politely on Death’s door
You say you
can’t take anymore
What would
I do without you Mum?
What did
you do?
What did
you do?
It’s making
me go numb
You shower
the bed with your morning pills
Never
knowing how bad this makes me feel
I want to
take away the pain
I want to
take you away on a plane
All I see
is how fed up you are
Doctors
constantly keep lowering the bar
You’ve
dealt with so much from such a young age
You keep
telling me to turn the next page
And see
what’s going to happen in the book of life
Whether
it’s the last or beginning page
Just strive
For so long
you’ve been my shield
No matter
how ill
You feel
No matter
how hot the flames go
You have
never ever left me alone
Even though
I worry every single night
You’re the
angel that never leaves my side
When you go
into hospital
I’m the one
to make that call
With you
fighting the pain
And me
fighting the shame
I think I
am to blame
I’m not
able to help you
Oh I know
you feel it too
You want to
help me
But for now
I say ‘let it be’
You’re the
one whimpering
And hoping
to stop suffering
So even
though I want you to stay
I’ll be
your little angel and never stray
I’ll get
you the help and make you well
Now you
need me as much as I need you
Now I see
all the pain I caused you
What did
you do?
You don’t
deserve all of this
I wish I
could dismiss
All the
pain
Coursing
through your veins
Or just
make it tame
All my
life, I have never seen you
Without
Death gliding behind you too
What did
you do Mum?
It’s made
me numb.
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