Twenty Twenty Ends

It was Christmas Eve

in the year Twenty Twenty

Believe you, me
it had been rough for so many

A global pandemic
posed global restriction
Everyone forced home
to avoid adding affliction

Shelves stripped empty
as people became frantic
Toilet paper was knighted
in bare bum clenched panic

And whilst the year did
finally drew curtain
We felt that the virus
showed no signs for certain

Oh the year Twenty Twenty
- did we learn a lot?
To love and appreciate
a lesson sure not forgot

Now Christmas Day
could not be as planned
But we fought and could smile
two metres hand in hand

Merry Christmas ~

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We see so many people

posting pictures, looking pretty

Bodies on show

abs, boobs and butts

Beggin' for worth
does our self suffer much?

We hear so many people
rant, rave and review
Talking very loud
teeth white like tissue
Chomping away at likes
the perfect smile well bought?

We touch so many people
our content - have you thought?

Ghost Runner

You left before it began

Not near
Not far
Just ran

When I hear from you my blood joins the race
And my heart

What's left
Runs away

Captive

Pursued by a shadow

in light and in dark

It moved all around me
swam circles like shark

Growing ever closer
right beneath my two feet

I gulped as it swallowed

my mind treated as meat

Kickstarter

Rolling back the shoulders

a scratch on the head
Feet hit the ground
sliding warmth out the bed
Gone body and mind
tensions felt yesterday
Refreshed and rinsed off
possibilities make way

Flicking on the kettle
spare time for a kick
Learnt by yourself
appreciation is the trick
Outside rouses on
breathing zest everywhere
Walking free with a smile
and that fond friendly flair

Air

We were young when we got told

the air we breathe is free
All deserving of our place here
sits well with you and me

We go to school to learn
looking back I felt such glee
To read, and write and expand
the mind buzzed like a bee

Then you start to notice
those things you didn't see
Not everyone is lucky
stumbling around all so carefree

Children denied the chance
what shapes who we can be?
The air that fills our lungs
can limit our full capacity

Passing by

walks lag

in the centre of nothing
shops close
and that guy wants change

going places
they move so quickly
trains don't stop
to pick him on the way

bottle in hand
sounds start to echo
his head wet
giving company to night

a stranger's hand
but will he accept it?
crawling out
into the thick of life

Can I do it?

I tried once before

- couldn't really do it.

Like the plague, I avoided
- as they all knew it.

Told to keep going
- at most I didn't feel it.

So left it all behind
-  allowing them to steal it.

Knock backs happen
-  doesn't mean I blown it.

Like a tree, I stand
- they see it when shown it.

I don't stop now
- never think of it.

Reaching the very end
- alive and I love it.

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Drift

I rest my

head
on my pillow
and
let
my thoughts
sink
in

My pillow
never questions
as I
slowly
wear
thin

Gum

You opened up

and took me by the lips
It felt so soft
a taste I couldn't miss

I was sweet
and you got sticky
But all those flavours
resisting was tricky

So the more you chew
and the harder I bite
We got tangled up
leaving me spat to the side 

..said the granny in the corner.

Two and one, twenty one, 

perfect age, have fun, go on.
"Oh did I" said the granny in the corner,
tipsy on gin whilst smoking with Lorna.

Six and nine, sixty nine,
cannot remember that last kinda time.
"Nor do I" said the granny in the corner,
once got risky in the local town sauna.

All the eights, eighty eight,
try to eat healthy and try to watch weight.
"As did I" said the granny in the corner,
now not bothered about food to order. 

new age healing

drinking water from the tap

avoiding carbs as not to get fat
started lifting to get strong
my heart is heavy but not for long 

Fine Company

Sparkles shine,
beyond red rosy gates.
Twinkles above,
deep insightful states.
A joy-filled screech,
a high-pitched whistle.
Noises that ignite,
burn bright and fizzle.

Views clear and open,
like a gull in blue sky.
No need for quick fixes,
those wings take you high.
Surrounded by love,
accepting of all.
Words honest and heroic,
you sure grew up tall.

Cold Walks Home

Footprints slice a trail below, 

bitter melt breath seeps out.
Hands buried deep like rabbit holes,
a hidden tremble shows no doubt.

Abrupt air forces tense judgement,
frowning the chin upon one's chest.
A drawn out whistle blushes skin,
the thick of it has us blessed. 

fragile beginnings

gentle 

like it's something new

follow
but take control too

touch
move in a bit closer

breathe

welcome this safe shelter

when it was spring

i miss that breeze

between my knees
days in the park
that fresh green sneeze

i miss that warmth
trees with blossom
spotting clouds
with a grass-stained bottom

i miss those sounds
nature calling
birds and bees
was it all a warning

i miss the mind
that was free
careless thoughts
the younger me

Unfortunately, not this time.

Scrolling through pages, 

adverts, new roles.
I apply here and there,
to reach new goals.
It seems pretty endless,
and not much to taste.
The responses I get,
feels like education was a waste.
The experience you want,
I can't just get from a book.
Time to switch off,
feeling numbingly shook.
An opportunity - soon to arise?
I'll prove my worth,
in every disguise.

Let it Show

You are kind, 

they say to me.

You are important, 
why can't you see?

You are strong,
in this world you will grow.

You are beautiful,
be brave,
let it show.

Toast

Egg, cheese,
bacon with beans.
Butter, you nutter,
marmite some will mutter.
Brown, white,
ketchup or mayo light.
A slice,
one cup of tea,
morning's good to me.