Beneath the insecurities I let you see I hope you glean the remarkable in me I know I show you all my mistakes underneath it all, I have what it takes So, take a chance and bet on me I’ll make it through, just wait and see This simple poem’s lines can be read forwardsContinueContinue reading “Beneath”
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Predictable (with audio)
For the poets who love to rhyme: we love to write a predictable rhyme in fact I do it all the time it’s the way the syllables come to rest every time you take a breath there’s a comfort in knowing what comes nextwhen perusing poetic text A little bit of poetic silliness for you đź’ś PsContinueContinue reading “Predictable (with audio)”
My Dirty Christmas SecretÂ
At the Christmas party I enjoy all the delightsuntil you sit next to meunder the blinking lights You wear a sexy smirk winking as you banter Our bodies inch closermy heart starts to canter I have a secret to tella dirty one in fact You dip your head to listen my hand swirls on your lap When I’m home aloneI pretendContinueContinue reading “My Dirty Christmas Secret “
Work Christmas Party
There’s a crack between your word and what I saw you do – at your work Christmas party I watched your colleague follow you You spent the evening close together it was like you were a couple and for half-an-hour you disappeared and I knew that there was trouble You re-entered the crowded room Was that some lipstick on your lip?You gave me aContinueContinue reading “Work Christmas Party”
Song Writing
Image found here on Pinterest If there’s a woman for whom your heart longs pick up your courage and write her a song When you come to write don’t rush, take it slow simply think of her and the song will grow Choose the best lyrics write in the best key add a killer hook practice constantly Pick the right moment await a bright day seizeContinueContinue reading “Song Writing”
Hidden Hopes
The hidden hopes of humans are enough to break your heart for when they’re disappointed you often see the soul depart
Calm Her Fears (with audio collab)
I’m delighted to repost this poem from May 2020 with the addition of a spoken word collaboration with Kizito. Make sure you check out his page, he writes brilliantly. Image found here Her Questions: Darling will you still love me when I start to become old when my hair is streaked with grey and theContinueContinue reading “Calm Her Fears (with audio collab)”
Careful Cupid
Original image found here on Twitter He aims his words with perfection If he was cupid, it’d be okay but he selects specific targetsand carefully chooses his prey His places his lines in the bowand releases without delayHis accuracy is lethalnot one word ever goes astrayHe phrases sink into the heartmuch to his target’s dismayand any soul whoContinueContinue reading “Careful Cupid”
Paint Them Red (with audio)
Artist credit to David Downton On any occasion when my outfit needs to click All I need to do is wear some bright and fun lipstick Inside my large make-up bag, I’m not sure what I’ll find I need a strong colour that defies fashion and time I want something flashy to go with myContinueContinue reading “Paint Them Red (with audio)”
Secret Thoughts Within 