Category: Poetry
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I’m waiting in for a man Who can fix my roofBecause I can’t fix my roofI’m rather lacking in that skillThe man is now 45…
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Old Christmas tree, Old Christmas tree!How are thy leaves so plastic!Old Christmas tree, Old Christmas tree,I’m not being sarcastic In the loft in the summertime,I…
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I’m not dreaming of a white ChristmasJust like the ones I’ve never knownWith my gas bill risingThere’s no disguisingThe last thing that I need is…
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Have yourself a calorific Christmas,Take another biteFrom now on,Our slippers will be out of sightHave yourself a lazy little Christmas,Eat the Yule-tide log,From now on,We’ll…
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Sirens blareAre you listeningIn the lanesDrivers bristlingA depressing sightIt’s crappy tonightSulking in a Christmas traffic jam Gone away is all hope nowHere to stay is…
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‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house, Not a calorie was burning, no-one would espouse, Any kind of activity, except watching telly,…
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Yesterday was the coronation of King Charles III. Which you probably already know. It was kind of a big deal. Such a big deal that…
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I tried explaining That money isn’t everything That it can’t buy you happiness That it can’t buy you love That it is, in fact The…
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It’s an old adage That honesty is the best policy But one doesn’t often find honesty In many policies One may find statements With synonyms…
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It turns out That pandemics are not just about Highly infectious diseases They are also about Competency Logistics And cooperation Either exemplary Or a lack…
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In the early hours of A crisp January morning I went for a run My way was initially lit By street lamps Whose reflections sparkled…
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This poem is not about Christmas So please don’t mistake it for that I’m already back into ‘work mode’ And considering being less fat No…
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Back to work after Christmas break It’s all downhill from here Can’t dress in festive loungewear Can’t start the day with a beer My suit…
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So we’ve reached the end of Christmas (Well we’re there or thereabouts) And somehow I’ve survived Though at times I had my doubts But as…
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Epiphany is still yet days away The fridge contains leftover roast But it’s clear that the holiday’s over Christmas Spirit has given up the ghost…
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Can it still be 2021? It’s almost but not quite yet done ‘Twas no 2020 But still I’ve had plenty And I hope that next…
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As I get older I’m not sure I get wiser But sometimes my perspective can shift And views I once held Now seem as alien…
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Though Christmas is over It still lingers on There remain treats aplenty To feast upon I’m not sure I can stop With so much to…
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The day after Christmas Is called Boxing Day Although quite why it’s called this I just couldn’t say But perhaps after a day With excited…
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Tis said that breakfast is important I don’t know if that’s true But I know before I’ve had it My faculties are few I can’t…
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I confirm today A welcome period of Haiku amnesty
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Written yesterday In anticipation of Posting tomorrow
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There is no haiku Though there is the illusion Of a haiku here
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When you are a blogger That is plagued by writer’s block And you’re trying to post daily And you’re up against the clock It’s better…
James Proclaims! 