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Mercy
It is a bit frustrating to see my poetry all squashed together in a single block. It’s only after you click “Read more” that you can read it as I mean you to read it. So this is a lengthy intoduction to a simple 4 liner that I rather like. Thanks Del and your dad. …
Banks
There are all sorts of bank That make our world much better Food banks and blood banks Where no one’s made a debtor Seed banks ensure we have A world that’s fair and green The profit is for all of us To share when times get lean The miracle of selflessness Is not an idle …
Just Go For It
Astra was a tuna fish Who liked to swim at speed The other fishes laughed and said, “There really is no need. Don’t make a fuss and swim like us “ But Astra took no heed. Tuna swim fantastically At speeds that would amaze And Astra laughed while leaping through The massive foam topped waves …
The School Report
I’m writing here a useful guide For those who’ve never taught, To help you understand the terms Used in a school report. Teachers are most careful when They write the terms events; They’re honest but they’re careful, So as not to give offence. A “lively” child is often one You peel off from the wall. …
Votes For Slugs
I think that sentient animals Can suffer awful pain If we deny they’ve feelings No one stands to gain. We are human creatures Who share our planet Earth With all the other animals And all have come to birth We cannot claim a greater right To live our lives in peace So has the tortoise …
Fly Brexit Airways
The A220 aircraft Cruised through the stratosphere But passengers in transit Had heard of a new idea For miles below at Heathrow The atmospheric pressure Was higher than it was onboard And nicer and much fresher. They had a referendum To open up all the doors Remove this cabin pressure Some passengers clap applause. If …
Job Done
What holds us to this earth? This plane of being? It is love. Love is strong And it constantly amazes us. But in the end we must relax our grasp. Despite love Because of love We must let life go. All of us must. At our time, when it comes. Say a fond goodbye. It’s …
Trust Me
My name is Doctor Shipman I’m here to ease your pain I hear you’ve not been well at all And me- I’m quite insane. I see you’ve had a birthday You’re seventy is that so? You’re really getting on a bit. I fear you’ll have to go I don’t suppose you’ve made a will But …
Mercy
There is meanness in the best of us And sweetness in the worst That cautions the rest of us Not to throw a stone first. Steve Blakesley © September 2016
Taid of Life 