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Broomstick Baby
she used to set me on fire
her eyes lit my every day
that touch a breath of silk
voice so alluring and fey
magic slipped into reverse
our love shrinks unspoken
chemistry fell out of kilter
her fairy wand has broken
careless now, her moods
weaving so casual gashes,
disdain on that elfin face,
a tongue with fifty lashes
bored and up to mischief
n...
Wednesday 17th February 2021 10:29 am
The Swinger
Its always the same old story
I meet a woman and we click
We go out for a while and talk
Time seems to go by so quick
After a bit something happens
Signs of unease appear, frowns,
My mask slipped for she's seen
The dark side of my downs
Moods are fatal for couples
You have to banter and smile
Hide the despond with a grin
Play happy families for a while
...Monday 16th November 2020 10:57 am
Key Worker
The chemistry of lock-down music is key the
Need to look after your
Mood paramount so
Facing an hour or two of ambivalent toil
I tried Macarthur Park
Then Easter Parade and
Now I'm wondering if Richard Harris
Ever met Judy Garland
Or if she was pals with Ginger
Though I suspect not, anyway its
Something to research tomorrow
Between a chorus of tap-dancing e-mails a...
Sunday 24th May 2020 1:08 pm
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