A day in the life of…. musings, mutterings and general life observations

Every Day is Carnival Day

24 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Poetry

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acrobats, Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, arguments, carnival, clowns, daggers, drama, families, fish wives, jugglers, knife throwers, poetry, steel, vanity

The day that the carnival,

came to my town,

there was drama, emotion,

excitement all round.

Japes were a plenty,

with high jinx of the clowns;

the day that the carnival,

came to this town.

The daring and danger,

of walking the rope,

and the jugglers’ juggling,

all gave us hope.

Next came the horses,

they preened and they pranced,

as the acrobats tumbled,

and the dancers they danced.

Then there were daggers,

as the men threw their knives,

with glinting steel edges,

as sharp as fish wives.

The fire eaters swallowed,

flames hotter than hell,

whilst the ringmaster hollered,

and the kids they did yell.

Welcome to my world,

it won’t let you down,

when the metaphorical carnival,

visits your town.

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Circus Amok Jugglers by David Shankbone, New York City (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Pillow Talk

21 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Longing & Waiting, Poetry

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alarm clock, Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, bed, dreams, pillow talk, pillows, poetry, sleep

My idea of paradise,

when I don’t set,

my clock at night;

and in my bed,

in peaceful slumber,

where dreams of you,

my woes outnumbered.

The duvet clings,

as lover’s arms;

the pillow talks,

with all its charm.

Nought shall wake,

this blissful state,

as no alarm,

can make me late.

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

English: Alarm clock (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Dilemma

15 Wednesday Aug 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Humour, Poetry

≈ 15 Comments

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chocolate, humour, nose, peng, poetry, spots

85 – Under the covers (Photo credit: minxlj)

I’m in a dilemma –

Oh what should I do?

Why is it just me,

that this happens to?

I’m in my posh frock,

peng from head to my toes.

There is just one problem,

the spot on my nose!

It glows like a beacon,

landing the planes,

I really can’t squeeze it,

‘cos I can’t bear the pain!

There’s only one option –

one thing I can do,

hide under my duvet,

and eat a chocolate or two!

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Separate Ways

10 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Loss, Poetry

≈ 32 Comments

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heartbreak, love, poetry, separate

Did I spy a secret,

in the corner of your eye?

If you were to tell me,

would it make me cry?

Do you think it’s worth it,

to keep up this charade?

Life is complicated,

why make it so hard?

Would it not be better,

to go our separate ways?

To accept that it’s all over,

and fight another day.

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Cock-a-Snoot

08 Wednesday Aug 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Poetry

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arrogance, heart, poetry, wealth

You rush on by,

in your pinstripe suit;

look down on me,

nose, cock-a-snoot.

Do you know,

who I really am?

I am richer,

than any man.

You may have millions,

stashed away,

some off-shore bank,

for a rainy day.

But take a look,

closely examine,

open up you heart,

what lies within?

I may not have money,

to match your wealth,

but I do have love,

and that’s something else!

For all your riches,

stocks and shares,

I live my life,

with no worries, or cares.

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

You rang m’lord (Photo credit: venturout)

Drama Queen

26 Thursday Jul 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Anger, Daily life, Poetry

≈ 15 Comments

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anger, drama queen, friendship, poetry

Monologist (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

You really are quite rude!

It is beyond the pale,

that all you do is bitch, and moan,

and rant to me, and wail!

Yet, I am quite astounded,

you never seem to learn,

you beg and plead,

for my advice…

then do what your heart yearns.

You never seem to listen,

to anything that’s said,

we swirl around,

the same merry-go-round,

you hurt my dizzy head!

For all these years I’ve known you,

I’ve come to realise,

you’re simply just,

a drama Queen,

with selfishness your vice!

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Sugar Rush

25 Wednesday Jul 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Humour, Poetry

≈ 23 Comments

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foamy bananas, humour, poetry, sugar crash, sugar rush, sweets

I’m whacked out on sugar,

my mood it is high,

I’m giddy and playful,

just look at me fly!

No need to worry,

I’m prepared for the crash,

I have foamy bananas,

in my secret stash!

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Driving

22 Sunday Jul 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Poetry

≈ 12 Comments

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cats eyes, driving, lorries, motorway, poetry

Motorway driving

lights whip by

wipers wiping

mists spray high

Visibility low

concentration high

cheek by jowl

lorries flash by

Black night darkness

heavy in heart

low visibility

from the start

Cat’s eyes visionary

unnoticed by day

celestial markers

guiding the way

Motorway driving

a challenging night

homeward I’m bound

destination in sight

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

English: A Toyota Corolla in Finland 2005, full beam produced by H4 halogen bulbs and two H3-bulb Hella Comet extra lights. Same situation with dipped beams and full beam. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Propaganda

16 Monday Jul 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Deep Stuff!, Poetry

≈ 22 Comments

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conflict, Lies, media, misery, poetry, propaganda, scandal

One of several versions of the painting “The Scream”. The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

How can you live,

and never question,

stories concocted,

by media suggestion?

I struggle to see,

how this is right,

an injured world,

can’t sleep at night.

Journalists quick,

to make a buck,

from someone’s misfortunes,

or tragic bad luck.

Magazine trash,

knows the score,

dishing out scandal,

Lies, misery, and more.

Governments depict,

skewed stories suspect,

maintain and inflame,

continued conflict.

All life is precious,

for us to squander,

time and energy,

on false propaganda.

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Fairy Steps

08 Sunday Jul 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Daily life, Humour, Poetry

≈ 14 Comments

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fairies, humour, poetry, step, walk

Step like fairies,

tread the air,

footsteps fine,

like no one’s there.

Cherish earth,

don’t stamp her down,

gentle steps,

caress the ground.

Pity creatures,

underfoot,

do not squash them –

Elephant!

Practice lightly,

as you walk,

silently,

your footsteps talk.

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Fairy Offering Posy of Harebells to Elsie, the fourth of the photographs of the Cottingley Fairies (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Category Archives: Daily life

Every Day is Carnival Day

Pillow Talk

Dilemma

Separate Ways

Cock-a-Snoot

Drama Queen

Sugar Rush

Driving

Propaganda

Fairy Steps

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