“GET SUMMER BODY READY!” The fitness blogs demand – It’s time to achieve your ultimate dream: Be terrifically toned and tanned! A calorie controlled diet, Is the secret to my success. But isn’t life depressing enough Without having to ingest less? I frown sadly at my muffin top Escaping from my jeans. I may only … Continue reading
The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees. The sun was yet again hiding, amplifying the breeze. The road was a ribbon of tarmac that led through Cannock Chase, And the pickup man came driving – Driving – driving – The pickup man came driving, down to the Midland place. He’d a … Continue reading
“The poetry of earth is never dead.” A man (who now lies beneath it) said. I believe he was talking of nature’s song; An eclectic symphony that can’t go wrong. And yet still, he spoke of England. Our favourite subject is the weather; It’s a breeze that flows light as a feather. Only sometimes it … Continue reading
“A joy that’s shared is a joy made double,” But over-sharing’s just asking for trouble. Sharing good news might not be a crime, But be more careful when you post online… How lovely to see someone else is engaged, Even though they are half of my age! Well can you believe it, the very next … Continue reading
On the rare occasion I travel by bus, The experience fills me with fear. It’s not that I’m scared of the vehicle itself – I’d just like to get that fact clear. No, it’s not getting stuck in the traffic, Though that can make it much worse, As the longer the journey I have to … Continue reading
‘Tis that treasured time of year When hearts and flowers do appear, Flooding displays all down the street, “Without Love, Life’s incomplete!” Without a partner, Feb is dreary (Though Pancake Day is mildly cheery), But is it better with a “bae”? Or is it still a pointless day? The Facebook posts are still too cheesy, … Continue reading
’Twas the week before Summer, and under the desk Hid an overworked teacher; her hair in a mess. She clutched her green pens and looked on weary-eyed: “Only eighty-three papers to go”, she sighed. Surrounded by paperwork she slowly drowned, But suddenly there was a nightmarish sound! From her skin she did jump, BANG! the … Continue reading
A Sonnet. What a wonderful time to be single, Oh how I treasure this time of the year! I’ve been told I should go out and mingle, But I’m much happier sat swiping here. While you’re reading cards, I’ll open my app, Rest assured it will be entertaining. Though it’s not easy – to find … Continue reading
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the school The students were desperate to do something cool; Their work was complete and assessments were done, So now they just wanted to do something fun. The teachers were ready for two weeks away, But first they just needed to get to Friday. With a flu … Continue reading
Singleton Awareness Valentine’s Day 2015 It’s time for some submission… Not Fifty Shades of pants, But a personal tradition, Just another one of my rants. Last year’s Valentine’s was painful tripe, So soppy it made me feel sick. The year before that I’d not found my type, And I asked them to stop being thick… … Continue reading
Tricky Pancakes 