Helen John sits upon dear Nanny’s lap See my teeth I have a gap Dad is being sorry He tells us that the car broke down just as he was out town. He rode back on a lorry. He ran up town into the Bank And they were sort of firm but frank They couldn’t give him any He had to find a cash machine For the... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Helen 2nd episode late pickup from school
After school by Helen 10 We wait together at the gate It will be Dad he’s always late. I expect that Mum is brooding The girl in the big house gives a smile She waves as she rides past in style I don’t want her intruding. I hold John’s hand, I think we’ll walk. John looks at me he doesn’t talk. I... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 16, 2010
They call me Helen.
Eileen Eileen Hello I am called Helen I am ten I am awake; I’m late, but then It is early in the morning. I do a paper round with Joan She can’t do it on her own She tells me to stop yawning. Now we run all up the road I haven’t eaten I feel cold But I am quickly learning Joan hands me papers and I... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Hurray Dinner Time
Dinner She ‘I am afraid it’s only scraps today And toffee pudding dressed with cream I have been working and anyway last night I had an awful dream. It was when you sold me a pup. It made me wonder who you are.’ He ‘I only tried to chat you up And it was a super car.’ She ‘ My mother warned me.... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
It is better to go for a bit of comfort
Comfort She said, "Think of the good times they were fine," I ran a metaphorical finger down her spine. And thought ungraciously 'Your ass is too fat. ' you see,' she said charmingly, 'You are a door mat.' I smiled and tried a rub with my thick skin. 'I know that I am guilty of that sin But with... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Cats
Catty. I would crawl across my barren life for this your breast an oasis. Your lips a kiss to moisten the arid thoughts beneath my aching heart. So that blooms would grow red against the green glow of the black cat's eyes. The cat that lies in the warmth of your arms. and charms without effort. Here... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 12, 2010
I suppose I should feel more reverance
I suppose Perhaps I should feel more reverence for those who have departed. It is a quirk of nature that they still are so vivid, especially where I left each person and did not personally feel thwarted by my maker' The young are still as beautiful; the old carry on with tasks that are obsolete' The... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Book lover. I entered the shop before I could stop I asked for a book on the shelf It was quite high with a smile that was wry I said it is not for myself. Just for an instant the shop assistant looked in disbelief. But she slid like an adder up the stepladder I felt like a literary thief. As she... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Theory. You are leg tops below a buttoned unmarked neck top. Soft orange and lemon slices in milky slops. Berry smears and smoky sighs, peachy down, smoothed through dribbling juices and thighs that materialise netted. Clusters of snow fruit splitting. Down runs the daughter’s laughter. Hear the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 9, 2010
On the couch As a councillor said to me. ‘You don’t like to be praised do you?’ ‘Not really,’ I replied carefully. ‘I think it is more than I can chew’. I was trying to be completely honest but questions just became or seemed to be more invasive as though it was a test To prove or disprove my sanity... Sign in to see full entry.