Category My Poems

So, you want to go back to normal when this is all overWhere our NHS is underfundedAnd under-prepared for what is neededYou want a normality that seesKey workers on zero hours contractsOr paid the minimum wageYou want to take for…

I wrote this with tears of both sorrow and anger in my eyes!

Encouraging the dog to bark Social distancing in the park Going out on my bike for a ride Acting like I’ve something to hide Setting off on a gentle run With my gloves and face mask on plans go well…

I spent time with Alyson Rhodes, as part of a workshop looking at inspiration for writing that can be derived from a cemetery (Bingley Cemetery on this occasion). The second of the two workshops was cancelled due to Coronavirus. However,…

Great night from many splendid poets from near and far at HEART in Headingley. Thought I'd post one of the three poems I read tonight, entitled Where has all the truth gone.........

This poem was written in memory of a dear friend, who struggled with depression and anxiety for many years. Sadly he is no longer with us.