20 men drowned on that fearful day A bang of cannons and a splash of spray Their black hats a bobbing on the sea One man slipped and dropped his key The others dived out to save their friends And upon them also came a fearful end All that’s left is upon the seabed A… Continue reading The Sunken Ship
Month: December 2010
Alone
I went through a rollercoaster of emotions during my teenage years and often felt like a bit of an outcast. This one was written on 1 April 1992 when I was 14. Lonely, my heart is broken Regretting the words I’ve spoken Confused, hopeless, trapped in a sea of dreams Unknowing, yielding the shades of… Continue reading Alone
Auntie (meaning: generous friend)
This poem was written for an aunt of mine. You’re what they call loving, caring and kind. You spoil me rotten But I really don’t mind Your food’s really scrummy A la carte cuisine You dress sense is chic Your figure is lean In short, you’re a beauty In more ways than one You are… Continue reading Auntie (meaning: generous friend)
Longing
This was written about one of my first boyfriends. I am not sure whether or not I ever presented him with it, but I feel it best not to mention his name for fear of embarrassing him with such sloppy sentimentalities. I’m sitting at home But you’re so far away I miss you each and… Continue reading Longing
Sadness
Sadness reigns King of the earth Enemy of happiness Foe of mirth Evil destroyer Murderer of life He has a lover Her name is strife Broken heart Shattered dream Things are never as they seem No life to live No thought, no aim Things will never be the same