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 aContinue reading “Work Christmas Party”

Song Writing

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 seize the right timingtake a breathContinue reading “Song Writing”

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. Her Questions: Darling will you still love me when I start to become old when my hair is streaked with grey and the wrinkles take aContinue reading “Calm Her Fears (with audio collab)”

Careful Cupid

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 astray He phrases sink into the heartmuch to his target’s dismayand any soul who gets hitwill sadly neverContinue reading “Careful Cupid”

Paint Them Red (with audio)

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 my party dress I need aContinue reading “Paint Them Red (with audio)”