Welcome to my poetic blog. Since retiring from banking in October 2017 I have started writing a poem a day. My blog is an outlet to share some of my ramblings. I hope you enjoy my reflections of life.
When I was a kid Christmas Eve seemed to be the longest day. I was so excited that the clock seemed to stop turning. It was the only night of the year I wanted to go to bed early so that Christmas Day would come sooner! Today’s poem tries to capture the excitement of the night before Chrsitmas; Christmas Eve Tick tock, tick tock The hands turned slowly Tick tock tick tock It was not that I was holy Tick tock tick tock Would Santa ever come Tick tock tick tock Be patient said my mum Tick tock tick tock Pillowcase put in place Tick tock tick tock A spare one just in case Tick tock tick tock A peek into the sky Tick tock tick tock Is he coming I do cry? Tick tock tick tock Time to go to bed Tick tock tick tock Cuddle up with ted Tick tock tick tock Too excited to sleep Tick tock tick tock One eye open to peep Tick tock tick tock Christmas can’t come too fast Tick tock tick tock Fast asleep at last Tick tock tick tock Dark still outside Tick tock tick tock Excitement cannot hide Tick toc
This poem was written after visiting the memorial in Budapest It was conceived by film director Can Togay, he created it on the east bank of the Danube River with sculptor Gyula Pauer to honour the people who were killed by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen in Budapest during World War II. (Wikipedia)
I am not very good at reading a newspaper, so I thought I would write a poem to summarise today’s news captured in The Mail on Sunday. I thought it might help me be more engaged. And here’s the news... Vests stitched on by a bride who’s a Jihadi Shock horror Stacey Dooley Waltzes off with Kevin from Grimsby Boy mauled to death by a vicious bull dog Joey Barton once again acts like a thug Eco warriors planning a London Rampage Jude Law showing Y-fronts can’t be worn at any age Fleabag fashion’s all the rage Subo’s back on Saturday night TV A comeback appearance on BGT Homeowners confused which bin to put out Cocaine taking sailors up the spout Men with beards are dirtier than dogs The West End battle of 80s pop gods I’ll quit before I find the next bit As it might be another tedious article ‘bout Brexit So that’s your titbits for today From articles in The Mail on Sunday.
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