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Green Places

Posted on October 29, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

The places I’ve been, the worlds I’ve seen, the folks I’ve known, the heights I’ve flown. Make me the man I am today and who I’ve been along the way. Loves gained and lost, the wins and cost, the hearts … Continue reading →

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Love and Laughter

Posted on October 24, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

I like to write my poems; I write most every day. ‘cos poems are the one way that I can have my say. I write ‘bout things that move me and those that twist my heart. ‘Cos poetry’s expression – … Continue reading →

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Behind this smiling face

Posted on October 23, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

Sometimes wish I could curl up into a tiny ball and make a sort of mewing; a quite pathetic call. Stretching out upon my back while someone scratched my tum I’d be content to have heart and mind feel comfortably … Continue reading →

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Ak Ak

Posted on October 21, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

And then there was Ak Ak who Burrowed in so deep, down to where reality could very rarely seep. Deep down where the madman; the mattress beater wild had all of his bullshit, ever so neatly filed. But through it … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of my Age

Posted on October 21, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

I just realised today’s today and not some other time, and so I’ll sit down with my pen and write a little rhyme. I’ll make it deep and meaningful like all good odes should be; I’ll just take a jumbled … Continue reading →

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The Cave

Posted on October 20, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

Silence can be golden against the cacophony of life. Stillness is peace against the movement of the Earth. Freedom is the calm; the eye of the storm. The calm is elusive; the joy of creation. Paul couldn’t really remember how … Continue reading →

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Meditate not Medicate

Posted on October 18, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

“Meditate not medicate”, that’s what the cry should be. Medication binds them; meditation sets them free. “A Madness Epidemic”; we hear it all the time, And instead of finding answers, it’s constant social crime. “It’s just like Diabetes; a disease … Continue reading →

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Let My Spirit Fly!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

I write because I love the story, not to win some hidden glory. There’s things that rattle in my brain; not to write would cause me pain. I write in rhyme ‘cos that’s my want (not just because I like … Continue reading →

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Inner Worlds

Posted on October 4, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

For each, a world they do not share; a place where wounds are all laid bare. Each man and woman, teen and child has a world where they’ve gone wild and raged against the social mores to rend life’s fabric … Continue reading →

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Our Secret World

Posted on October 4, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

The secret world we all hold near. The world that’s ours; where sharing’s fear. That place we hold deep in our heart. That secret shame and pride filled part. It’s there for all, our secret past; and shadows it will … Continue reading →

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Class

Posted on September 24, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

The time must come; as it will pass for the one who lives outside his class. One day it will all be found ‘true’, the class rules set for me and you. To live outside these social rules; the domain … Continue reading →

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Lama Laughs

Posted on August 25, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

Laughing with the Lama infects my very soul; laughing with the Lama makes me feel more whole. For laughter is the Spirit as it babbles in a brook and laughter is contagious ‘cos it’s such a funny look. your face … Continue reading →

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Determination!

Posted on August 24, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

The determination in that young heart serves her well in ‘The Climbing Art’. The strength that hides within her soul means she can reach most any goal. A fair young lass who’s power true; one who can conquer all things … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on August 24, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

“Transformation” some might say, happens to almost every day. But do we transform when we play; or is it done some other way? I really wish these things I knew; Are they false or perhaps true? Is transformation how we … Continue reading →

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Adaption

Posted on August 21, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

Adaption is life; a mantra of being. Adaption is part of personal freeing. Without it you’re stuck in a rut that is life. Without adaption all that’s rigid is rife. To fly with the Angels, or hobnob in Hell, learn … Continue reading →

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