Footloose

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English: Ladybird on a sunflower A rare spot o...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes I feel that I am small,

and I don’t matter anymore,

I am so tired I could surely sleep,

for an eternity I would forever weep,

my heart feels heavy, and my mind so dull,

my body aches from a life lived full.

The fight is gone and the flame subdued,

passion’s waned as a life concludes;

once more be young, footloose and free?

I’ve had my day, and it’s not for me.

 

© Footloose 05.12.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

English: Ladybird on a sunflower A rare spot of sun and blue sky this August brings a ladybird and a sunflower out at the same time. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

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Hazelhurst

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Hazlehurst

 

 

 

 

 

 

I could never live,

in a red brick house,

with frilly nets,

that pucker and flounce.

 

With rooms so square,

shaped like a box;

oh no! not me,

give me stone and rocks.

 

Victorian aged,

with features so old

flag stone floors,

that strike up the cold.

 

Stone inglenook fires,

glowing embers and coal,

black basalt hearth,

to bear my soles.

 

Mullioned windows,

shutters and sash,

transom light, stained,

carved fine mountain ash.

 

A long sweeping drive,

to a panelled oak door,

proud portico porch,

chequerboard floor.

 

Orchard and lawns,

domed topiary box,

walled kitchen garden,

growing herbs, veg, and stocks.

 

That’s my dream house,

from my sepia past,

how I long to be there,

and remain everlast.

 

 

© Hazelhurst 04.12.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

 

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To be released on the 17th of December – “The Road Less Travelled”
our new anthology, a collection of 38 contemporary works of poetry by
23 new writers based around the theme of the metaphysical. A homage
to the metaphysical poets and their vision, and indeed to poetry itself.

To be available through Smashwords.com at the price of £1.99 (or the
equivalent in local currency) for all ebook formats, and other
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dagdapublishing's avatarDagda Publishing

So, some of you may know this, some will not (hey there, we publish poetry!! Send us your poetry!!), but we have now completed the editing process on our new anthology “The Road Less Travelled”, a collection of contemporary poetry by new authors on the subject of the metaphysical side of our experience.

This is a pre-announcement post to say that tonight (it’s 1am over here in the UK) we shall be announcing the release date for this anthology, and we shall most likely be revealing the cover artwork by the very talented A D Warr, who also has a poem in the anthology (Piano).

So, basically, follow us for more information, and to catch the announcement tonight (you know you want to… Poetry!!). We also regularly publish new poetry, so if you are an aspiring poet, send your stuff to us at dagdapublishing@hotmail.co.uk

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Yorkshire

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Yorkshire

 

 

 

 

 

My love affair with Yorkshire,

is strange to the extreme,

the rain comes down in stair rods,

as puddles turn to streams.

 

Flint faced buildings stand proud,

the natives just the same;

hard with a directness,

reflecting poverty’s pain.

 

‘Aye up love’, and ‘Ta duck’,

a mantra of the North,

a warmth and loyal passion,

found around the hearth.

 

Depleted coal face scenery,

ghost towns from the past,

mine the depths of politics,

betrayed by bluest lass.

 

Coal-dust mottled snowscapes,

contrast the wuthering heights,

bleak outstanding wilderness,

the slag heap moors by night.

 

My soul belongs in Yorkshire,

with Brontë, Hughes, and Moore,

this northern heart keeps beating,

‘til death doeth close the door.

 

© Yorkshire 30.11.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Yorkshire (Photo credit: gollenr)

 

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November

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november

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack Frost

bites toes

west winds

redden nose

solid puddles

don’t trip!

fleecy boots

non-slip

woolly  mittens

snuggle fingers

rosy cheeks

breath lingers

icy weather

November blasts

shivering cold

winter lasts

 

© November 30.11.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

november (Photo credit: flavijus)

 

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That Sinking Feeling

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Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How could you not realise?

Did you not think?

…that I would not notice,

we’re starting to sink.

Atmosphere’s electric,

could cut with a knife;

a lightning conductor,

where lightning strikes twice.

Our words are so crossed,

it’s a tangled up mess,

there’s really no hope,

we’re doomed! (More or less.)

So it’s pistols at dawn,

as we’re matched in a duel,

with our rapiers drawn,

adding fire to our fuel.

I know it’s no contest,

this match that we’re in;

like hell will you beat me,

I’m determined to win!

 

© That Sinking Feeling 29.11.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 


Bad Blood

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Micah's DNA

I have bad blood

within me,

it’s bad blood –

you see?

It goes to,

the bones, and

permeates me.

It stems from

my Father,

and is truly

a curse.

Bad blood

within,

chapter

line

and

verse.

 

© Bad Blood 29.11.12

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Micah’s DNA (Photo credit: micahb37)

 

Stuck with You

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Bluestar Ink October 2012 Desktop Calendar

 

 

 

 

Why am I so invisible?

you do not seem to see,

all the things I do for you,

I always meet your needs.

 

I know that when I talk to you,

I may as well be dead,

you do not hear a single thing,

that I have bloody said!

 

Is it that you do not care?

I find it hard to conceive,

that anything I mention,

you simply don’t believe.

 

We really aren’t compatible,

I know without a doubt,

one day I’ll take my boring self,

and get the hell right out!

 

Until that day I’m stuck with you,

and all your childish ways,

I’ll spread my wings and fly away,

(I’m marking off the days!)

 

© Stuck with you 28.11.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Bluestar Ink October 2012 Desktop Calendar (Photo credit: emily.bluestar)

 

Shame

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sad puppy [598]

 

 

 

 

Wear the heavy,

coat of shame,

as blame creeps in,

and calls your name.

 

Feel your face,

hot like the sun,

embarrassment burns,

humiliation!

 

Worldly winds,

are at their play,

pain, blame and shame,

bring infamy.

 

© Shame 27.11.12

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

sad puppy [598] (Photo credit: brianjmatis)