Category: Poetry
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This laundry pile, it never endsThe dirty clothes invite their friendsAlthough some unmatched socks get washedThe pile’s resistance remains unquashedFor every load the machine cleansThere…
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Sometimes I wonderWhy am I here?I think I should knowBut it’s not all that clearI think that in truthIf I’m being fairI find myself hereBecause…
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Too much on my plateIn the sense of metaphorMakes me feel hungry
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Drinking more waterIs the golden ruleStay hydratedAnd stay coolDon’t drink coffeeIt’s not the sameIt won’t helpWhich is a shameWater is goodBut not much funAnd doesn’t…
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UK hot weather Probable climate change proofBut nicer summers
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These shoes were made for walkingWhich for most shoes is largely trueThough some were made for runningBut you can walk in those ones tooSome shoes…
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Empty coffee cup Is not a glass half empty Which might be better
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Friday is here once again Which is the day I ordain To write a poem or rhyme For tis a fine paradigm Of course any…
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Barber waiting roomSelf esteem is advertisedBut not guaranteed.
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I used to write poems a lotThen for a while I did notBut I thought I might try againAnd I have decided when Each Friday…
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Weeds are growing fastBut the grass won’t grow as allStill the lawn is green
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November virusSlightly worse than other coldsBecause November
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PhotocopierReliably deliversDaily paper jam
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Very bad morningOnly one real solutionA bacon sandwich
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Health advice asideSugar’s temporary highGets me through most days
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The anti-woke brigadeAre angry that a major UK supermarket chainHas cancelled ChristmasBy capitulating to the woke brigadeAnd ‘re-branding’ an artificial Christmas treeAs an ‘Evergreen Tree’And…
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Today is FridayBut it is not Black FridayThat is next FridayBut Black Friday Week is hereSo is today Grey Friday?
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Emails in inboxAlways generate more workUnless left unread
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Post-it notes are greatFor doodling on while busyProcrastinating
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Early Christmas cardA little bit prematureBut still brings a smile
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Lest we all forgetThe true meaning of ChristmasIs availableTo buy instore and onlineFor the whole of November
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Saturdays with kidsA little less assuasiveThan a box of frogs
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There is more to lifeThan a cold Friday night beerBut not on Friday
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There’s so much to doAnd lots of time to do itBut I don’t want to
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The daily commuteA perfect time to reflectOn daily commutes
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Alcohol-free beerHas all of the caloriesAnd none of the fun
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ProcrastinationDelayed gratificationWithout the delay
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I respect cyclistsAnd their right to use all roadsNot on my commute
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My children assertA sentence is less funnyWithout the word poo
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Children are asleepThe TV is mine at lastTo dose in front of
James Proclaims! 