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Cock-a-Snoot

08 Wednesday Aug 2012

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You rang m'lord

 

 

 

 

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.

 

© Cock-a-Snoot 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

You rang m’lord (Photo credit: venturout)

Day of the Dead

05 Sunday Aug 2012

Posted by in Deep Stuff!, Poetry, Worldly Winds

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Church

Church (Photo credit: Balaji.B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I cry to the universe –

You decide!

Should I live,

or should I die?

 

It gives me an answer,

I can’t ignore;

so I pick up my pen,

and write some more.

 

With this decision,

comes peace and oneness,

acceptance of life,

which hurts none the less.

 

The die is cast,

but with that said,

I patiently wait,

for the day of the dead.

 

© Day of the Dead 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

 

Windermere

04 Saturday Aug 2012

Posted by in Deep Stuff!, Loss, Poetry

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Still waters run deep

Injured hearts still weep

Lakes full, tears run dry

Sleek swans glide by

 

© Windamere 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

The Other Side of Me

27 Friday Jul 2012

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Punch and Judy's Carribean Vacation

 

 

 

 

Do you know,

the other side of me?

Where the grass is greener,

and the soul is darker.

 

Do you know only,

my second face?

Not like the rest,

the one I keep for best.

 

Do you know,

if this is sunny side up

heads up, tales down,

turn that frown

upside down?

 

I think you know,

Little Miss Sunshine,

but have you met Judy

within or without?

 

Do you know,

the essence of me?

Not that of vanilla,

of sugar and spice,

but one of fear.

 

Do you know,

the other side of me?

Where the grass is greener,

and the soul is darker.

 

© The Other Side of Me 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Punch and Judy’s Carribean Vacation (Photo credit: _william)

Drama Queen

26 Thursday Jul 2012

Posted by in Anger, Daily life, Poetry

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Monologist

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!

 

© Drama Queen 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

 

Sugar Rush

25 Wednesday Jul 2012

Posted by in Daily life, Humour, Poetry

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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!

 

© Sugar Rush 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Driving

22 Sunday Jul 2012

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English: A Toyota Corolla in Finland 2005, ful...

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

© Driving 2012

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)

Trilogy

21 Saturday Jul 2012

Posted by in Deep Stuff!, Love, Poetry

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Planet

 

 

 

 

 

 

The moon and I,

we are like that –

She said…

crossing her fingers,

behind her back.

 

The sun and I,

I cannot lie…

We crossed our paths

behind a cloud,

his face does hide.

 

The world and I,

we are as one,

soul mates and lovers,

a trilogy –

with the moon and sun.

 

© Trilogy 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Planet (Photo credit: Krandy85)

Do Not…

21 Saturday Jul 2012

Posted by in Love, Poetry

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Waterfalls

 

 

 

 

 

Do not tell the moon

to never rise again.

Do not dismiss the sun

from the summer sky.

Do not tell the snow

it cannot fall.

Do not force the rivers

to flow uphill.

Do not tell me

to stop loving you.

 

© Do not… 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Waterfalls (Photo credit: Sean MacEntee)

 

Rebirth

21 Saturday Jul 2012

Posted by in Buddhism, Deep Stuff!, Poetry

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Dharma wheel

Dharma wheel (Photo credit: Triratna Photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shattered in pieces,

and thrown on the floor,

cast off the shards,

I’m needing no more.

 

Pick up the remnants,

still shining with glory,

cherish and nurture,

to conclude the story.

 

Stick them together,

and fill in the gaps,

with glue of the Dharma,

to fill in the cracks.

 

Little by little,

polish and buff,

shine with compassion,

but that’s not enough…

 

Sanding the carcass,

shave off the excess,

contentment and calm,

shows nature’s egress.

 

Refine the mind,

and open the heart,

continue reflecting,

we’ve made a good start.

 

© Rebirth 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm