Little Rabbits Adventure

The little rabbit, travelling alone

shuddered off towards his home 

hiding behind a bush, due to bad weather

wrapped by a net, he was caught in a tether

Foxy came approaching, licking his lips

in heightened panic, rabbit gave the net a slip

escaping really fast from the mean old fox

running so quick, tripping over a box

he did fall inside, down a hill with a slither

sliding on and on, then into a river 

the box began to float, little rabbit did quiver

feeling so cold he began to shiver

scared and alone he heard a familiar scream

little rabbits; scared face, could not help but beam

he saw his mummy, the saddest he’d ever seen

she shouted “Little rabbit, where have you been” 

little rabbit replied 

“running and slipping, falling and floating”

 “escaping a fox by river and boating”

mummy grabbed little rabbit and held him tight

 saying -

 “enough of the stories; it’s time for good night” 

little rabbit had supper then climbed into bed 

excited by the adventure but soundly he slept 

dreaming of the moment he escaped the fox

floating in the river on the tripped over box. 

 

Qualified degree of suck and kill

Head of your trade into your old age

not what you know or how long the rage

degrees of many, kind of leading the blind 

suck up to perfidious bastards near your time

it will soon be over, taken over by the young

demonstrator of willful suck and kiss

a life for you no person will miss

breeding hate and contempt 

not listening to those who care

bullying your way into leadership 

how can you dare ?

there is not much more to say

except you will get your way; but remember 

every dog has its day

The future of History

Another fish bowl angled empty,

 sun is warming a purple sky, 

clouds dissipate acid rain,

drought is expectantly nye

Jim knows best, he’s lived through it all, 

two world wars, metal plate screwed into his skull, 

alas the destruction of the Berlin Wall.

Petrified by a ghost drinking tea, 

what a peculiar thing to see, 

it was a vision he saw at the end of the bed, 

not quite living, yet not quite dead

plastic fish, yellow snow, blackened road, 

batteries on the way to bring you home, 

squidgy squashy insects are an all time low, 

hear the squealing death, 

of the great king toad 

Shutting her eyes in a forest, 

listening to an eerie sound, wind rustling, 

hooting owls, rumbling in stomach,

moving of bowels, no place here for shit covered snails                              

Hearing her sighs, she taps a stick, 

a Labrador stands close by; it gives her a lick. 

Having a rest in the large red chair, on her lap, 

a golden head peeps,                   

she closes her eyes for an everlasting sleep.

Hospital View

Clean light does not shine here anymore

magnolia walls have become dirty to the floor

grey linoleum floors sticky past directional tape 

the sweet smelly air scent of a chemical vape

porters holding trolleys going nowhere fast

waiting in line, stuck in a glued cast

a  simple white elephant apparel of the past 

chrome handled entrance, black mold on doors

overstuffed receptions, empty neglected drawers 

queuing behind windows with breath stained glass

stagnant chairs of patients, sitting on their arse

signs in red or blue do not show;  where to

a political pawnographical played in a game

became a place of bacteria hiding its shame

people of best intentions caring for the sick

choosing beds carefully, which one will they pick?

corridors of scattered drums, towels and gowns

a tiny little perspective from sitting here now.

Mum

The last snow of winter fell, it was too soon to tell

not sure the place we go to, is heaven or hell

I began to sleep on the day you fell asleep

you did not make even the slightest sound or peep

forgive me for not speaking of the moment

you slipped and I was embarrassed 

I pulled you up quickly and you were fine

I never said sorry for the guilt I felt at the time

there could never be another person just like you

to lift us from the troubles making us blue

you would say “don’t worry son, you’ll be fine”;

“Your mum loves you for all time”  

When you left I wept for what seemed like months 

I’m sure others feel the same way that I do 

especially if they had a mum like you

you were gentle, loving and true

now the pine keeps pining and the robin says hello

the owl spoke in fine tune the day you had to go

the wind was angry in your passing away

It whirled and gusted on that wintry day

like you the birds in winters past flew away

people speak of feeling you close even til’ today 

I have never felt you ever since you left

years have flown bye since then, I have been bereft 

I will say now, so that people will know

there will only be one mum in your life

so spend time with her, if you have to for just one day

because like mine when that time comes

like a bird 🦅 she will fly away. 

ANNE 23rd December 2025

Love is cast deep within  

from the minute we begin 

along with the people we love most 

our brothers and sisters and all of our kin

it’s time to speak to tell a truth  

to talk with honesty 

no need for proof 

not to patronise or be aloof 

So now it’s time, knowing where not to start 

my brothers and sisters are far apart 

we talk to each other once in a while 

it’s kind of like battling an office file 

it’s sad but there’s time we must see 

the difference in us and the beast in me 

lost and alone without our mother

who can replace what we feel for each other

  

Mum and dad loved us so much 

we miss their friendship and so much love 

now we suffer again more 

losing our sister, we are broken and sore 

On the 23rd December a night with hail 

Jamie, Chris, Stephen and us, lost you now 

our darling sister Anne, talented, precious friend 

we weep with love, forever we send 

Rest in Peace darling  

until we are once more together again 

with Mum and Dad gone now we’ve lost you too 

God take Anne for we give her to you 

With Love ❤️ Forever Leaving Us Too Soon

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Snow on a hill, slide on a sleigh

have some fun it will be okay

enjoy the thrill of the steepest hill

Though be very careful for a hill can kill

climb up the ladder, add the Christmas lights

place them on the gutter on the roof up high

protect the footing so the ladder won’t slide

if not go lower for less thrilly glide

Wrap your presents on Christmas Eve 

with a bottle of whisky and some songs to sing

dance all evening way into the night

ring bells for the children, give them a fright

On Christmas Day, have fun in any way

Enjoy your Christmas dinner, with all who stay

when the day is over tidy your house

remove the decorations as quiet as a mouse

New year arrives as quickly as it’s gone 

a brand new start from where it has come

light the kindled fire with freshly cut sticks

I wish friends and everyone a happy 2026