#247- Rain

It's almost 4am and I'm reading Bukwoski in the sitting room My small dog is snoring beside me He's Clever enough to be asleep by now I can hear the rain outside falling down I go outside and look up at the moon and the stars, they seem so bright and clear at this hour. … Continue reading #247- Rain →

#230 – The old man and his Castle

I once worked for an old man who owned a castle. Brian Donovan Thompson was his name. A well traveled and educated man, He took an interest in me, he was always kind and saw potential in me. I started working for him on the 16th of February 2013, It was my 17th birthday. I … Continue reading #230 – The old man and his Castle →

#215 – There’s a beauty

My father found the burden of life too much to bear He snapped, He screamed, He shouted, He borrowed and gambled He let the hate in his heart and the abuse he suffered from his father take him over He drank and he screamed and shouted some more Treated little old me to a front … Continue reading #215 – There’s a beauty →

#213- The London skyline

London was always so close to home yet it took me a quarter of a century to get there, I wanted to go on the London eye with Eva, We got our tickets, Paid extra for a fast pass as well, Excitement and anticipated thoughts were in my head, I couldn't wait to behold the … Continue reading #213- The London skyline →

#212- January

January is the dullest month of the year The excitement and expectations of Christmas and the new year are gone Now the hangover that is January remains Restrictions and covid talk is all I hear when I leave my house All that is to be talked about at work is covid, Have you seen the … Continue reading #212- January →

#209-Eva

Eva, What can I say about this beautiful soul that isn't cliche. All words that come to mind seem so trivial and underwhelming. To me Eva is a masterpiece, a beautiful spirit who sees my flaws and weaknesses and loves me because of them,not in spite of them. Her bright eyes, Dark hair, That smile … Continue reading #209-Eva →

#198 – Tuesday

Mundane thoughts race through my head, Best to cover them up with green and brown maybe help the thought's finally come to the surface. Writing when you're not in control, that now that's something I'm sitting here on my couch, watching a horror film called bad Milo and trying to keep myself going Trying to … Continue reading #198 – Tuesday →

#195 – Sunday 12/09/21

Waking up feeling like my hand coordination was very off. Between the bumps and bangs I don't know how I haven't given myself a concussion. Eva laughed at least, there's very little better in this world than laughing with someone you love. You lie in bed together and laugh like idiots. It's better than almost … Continue reading #195 – Sunday 12/09/21 →

#184 J

So today's the day I'll miss you J For 3 years you made my day whenever I saw you. In the time that's passed , I thought of you fondly and often The kindest and most gentle soul On my bad days and mornings you were still my happy pal, On the good days you … Continue reading #184 J →

#182 – The days with Dylan

Some days I don't get much done, Some days give you your fill with emptiness and nothing I was physically at work today, that's about it My head was elsewhere as it usually is On those days even more than the others I listen to Dylan and it doesn't feel so bad. His voice soothes, … Continue reading #182 – The days with Dylan →