Born to be Wilde
While laying in the gutter
He taught us to look at the stars
To only be ourselves
And not love from afar
To live
not just exist
As for temptation, not to resist
Forgive your enemies
Keep love in your heart
That being loved
means you’re not poor for a start
That through a mask
We tell the truth
All women become their mother’s
We’re all living proof
That it’s better to be spoken of
That not at all
Hearts are made to be broken
And summers collapse
Into fall
That we don’t love someone
For clothes or appearance
That San Francisco is the location of disappearance
Experience is what we name our mistakes
You can pretend to have intelligence but wit you can’t fake
This wondrous wordsmith
Captured many a tale
Timeless words
Which never fail
To fill many with wit and wonder
And to make many mind ponder
Friends by association
Chest pulsation
Heart palpitation
Over whelming frustration
Body is just shaken
Trying to curb the agitation
Without Sleep deprivation
Needing to feel the elation
Without putting in the preparation
A reoccurring situation
Connection starvation
Undue hesitation
Considering your reputation
As well potential sensation
And other exploration
Using your imagination
impending cultivation
In any future relations
It’s only a matter of duration
And deciding on location
That comes into the equation
To whether it ends in celebration
Or unwanted aggravation
For now it’s only a consideration
Of what could look like desperation
The Bay
You push your feet into the sand
Feel the heat as it beats down on your face
You stroll down to the water
Every hair out of place
The gentle breeze tries to linger
You beg for it stay
Skin starts to tingle
Suncream keeping the freckles at bay
So much laughter
Heard over the waves as they crash down
Footprints disappear
Squinty eyes, no one wearing a frown
Headphones in with music on
Daydreams take you away
Nowhere else you’d rather be
Than on a beach in Byron bay
One way single
Where to begin
don’t know where to start
Probably best
With the broken heart
No one did any wrong
No one lost any trust
Taking different directions
This departure was a must
Took longer for one
To read between the lines
Trying hard to salvage
Love left in our minds
It always lingered
In the back of our heads
Were we compatible
Or just lonely instead
Trying to fill a void
And not waste our years
We clung on for dear life
Out of fear
Finally it was so obvious
It was a slap in the face
This upset and anger
Was displaced
Eyes opened
Making a leap of faith
One you were too scared
To ever make
Now it’s over
We can sigh a huge relief
No fear, upset or anger left
Only disbelief
So easy to hold on
For the wrong reasons
Nothing ever changed
As we moved through the seasons
So we take our time
To say one last goodbye
Disappear without a trace
No word of a lie
In the dark
Dark days are upon us
Smoke clouds the honest
Shrouded in misery
Up climbs the poison ivy
Suffocated by the strain
No one hears the call of pain
Hanging on by a thread
Slumber only leads to dread
Fountain of self doubt
Pouring out of every spout
Shadow cast in hidden places
Where no one ever faces
A cold chill begins to linger
You can feel it in your fingers
Shivers down your spine
Until someone finally calls time
Making for shelter
Hoping this isn't helter skelter
Under pressure
All these changes
You start to drown
Trying to stay afloat
And not to frown
All of this pressure
Being applied
Picking up the slack
With no guide
Feeling so lost
can't digest
All of this work
Leaving stressed
Even birthday breaks
And annual leave
Still left defeated
On my knees
Sleepless nights
Breed a short fuse
Making it hard
To ever be amused
The build up of frustration
Tears you down
The amount of responsibility
Still a high mound
Left crying and baffled
By those who can manage
Leading to two weeks
Dragged off by the crazy carriage
Mean girls
For all the broken sleep, awkward encounters and no replies
Not a fair exchange, for all the hurt, anger and lies
Wracking yourself with guilt, for something you don’t feel is worth fixing
All for a friendship you haven’t even been missing
It lacked support, interaction and worse an interest from both sides
Any smart person would choose to cut the ties
The lack of communication did hinder
Only for them to listen to a chinese whisper
Not even enough faith to ask another opinion
Well it’s no surprise from a queen bee’s minion
A year on…
So many memories
Crammed into 1 year
All the tiffs & squabbles
Just seem to disappear
All your flaws
Only temporarily exist
until you do something
That leaves me feeling pissed
For all the nags
I apologise
Some days I wish
I could see through your eyes
I’m so thankful for your patience
and heart of gold
all the affection
& hand holds
Some days are amazing
Like a dream
Others we have to work at
As they aren’t what they seem
Although you always know
I’ll never give up on you
Always continue fighting
Knowing we’ll make it through
As to me you are
my everything
My shoulder to cry on
Your queen, my king
You know me
Like no other
A best friend, soulmate
And a lover
Let’s take this time
To appreciate how lucky we are
To re-meet
In that dive of a bar
To coincidental meetings
Second chances
Years gone by
To full blown romances
I give you my heart
So keep it safe
It’s never felt so comfortable
In time or space
Unrest at its best
Long days
Infuriating conversations
Someone else’s troubles
Unexpected situations
Restless, tired
And unwilling to apologise
For other actions
That seem dramatised
So much tough love
In an insensitive world
Barely pleases or thanks
Only wisdom pearls
Empathy and sympathy
Everyone seems to lack
No longer giving anyone a break
Or cutting any slack
We’re all human
Having our limits
I thought before now
I’d probably hit it
So when you feel like
You’re on the edge
Take a step back
From the ledge
Stop thinking
And just let go
Of any negative seeds
Others try to sow
Breathe out the bad
Inhaling the peace
Until negative energy
Does cease
Nothing is worth your tears
If it does not break your heart
Imagine your life long love
And you being torn apart
Losing family
Or not taking a chance
So only entertain
Those that would enhance
That make life worth living
Give you extra direction
Who would always share love
And an undying affection
Don’t forget, pay it forward
The love you receive
and what you give back
You’ll never believe
Scooter kid & Stevie
Years go
he had a crush from a far
not saying a word
just wishing upon a star
he would notice your smile
make small talk in the canteen
picking up on the things you said
not wanting to come across as keen
‘Damp dog’ she said
he told the kids
if he denied the attraction
it would have only been fibs
One work do outing
he plucked up the courage
and who knew
it would end up in marriage
Now years on
you’ve sussed out his ways
made little changes
brightened his days
embraced his awkward
loved his beard
bossed his boots
called him weird
To us, you are a second mother
full of pride
celebrating every step
and every stride
Putting up with tears and tantrums
from us all alike
we know it’s not
been an easy ride
so thank you for sticking by him
and us for all this time
you really are a step mother
made of the sublime
Vicious circle
So many thoughts
So many fears
So many doubts
Ringing in my ears
Don’t say this
Don’t do that
You’ll only end up
‘Looking like a prat’
Why interact
Say how you feel
You’ll just get grief
For being real
It’s easier to stay quiet
Think but don’t speak
Those who want to listen
Your opinion they’ll seek
But sometimes
It’s not the case
You have to question those demons
To the face
Ask what is the worse that could happen
If you have really offended
Probably just aired your opinion
Joked or defended
Be brave
Take the risk that things aren’t okay
If that’s the case
It’s never usually the end anyway
Chin up
Hold your head high
The worst they can do
Is walk on by
To my younger self
All these years
Of built up walls
A closed off heart
The rise and falls
Giving chances
To the undeserving
Feeling on edge
So unnerving
So many wasted tears
feelings and time
Searching in the wrong places
For someone to call mine
Silly mind games
Playing hot and cold
Never listening
To what I was told
The selfish, arrogant
and darn right deceitful
Only wishing for the loving
and peaceful
So many times burnt
You think one would learn
The worth of her time
Well now it’s their turn
To regret what they lost
And ponder what’s here
Looking for acceptance
Pushing past fear
They say to gain
You must take risks
Even with a chance
That you may miss
Be left in misery
Feeling all alone
Rather than
Settling with your heart of stone
They say
It’s better to have loved and lost
Some say the pain
Doesn’t out weight the cost
But for those believers
Who do possess it
Will be the first
To confess it
Really is something not worth living without
Live life your way
Others always judge
having their say when it’s not requested
Noone knows your situation
or the love and time you’ve invested
They all think they know best
telling you what you shouldn’t and should
instead of letting you make your own mistakes
and not needing to be understood
They all have what ifs, myths
and tell tales
but why let that stop you
taking a risk that may not fail
If we live our lives for others
only others will be happy
you’ll resent the situation you’re in
and end up feeling pretty crappy
so live your life by your rules
don’t justify it to anyone
start saying what you want
before all opportunities are gone
Be proud of your past choices
and the choices you are yet to make
they shape you as a person
even if it is one that is yet to wake
Happy go lucky girl
She laughs in the face of anxiety
doesn’t worry about a thing
She is excitable
about what the future may bring
She has no fear of what others think
as she knows she has a good heart
anyone trying to make her feel worthless
she’ll soon make them depart
She fights her vicious demons
and helps others fight theirs too
She is the definition of a good friend
always having time for you
She will not stand for toxic frenemies
and cuts ties with any peevish beans
knowing she doesn’t have to justify
not ever settling
Like all she’s had her tough times
duels with her arch nemesis
but like all good warriors knocked down
she threw them into the abyss
She’s learnt lessons over the years
and perfected her heroic ways
as a champion on the path of good
she helps others not to stray
So whenever you’re feeling
flustered and like you’ve done wrong
Find your inner hero
To help you feel strong
Dig deep and counter act
Worries with good deeds
Remember love
Patience and respect is all you need
It’s not the end of the world
The silent treatment
never cured anyone
No burning love
Is made without sparks
We can travel down
Any road we like
It’s up to us
Which path we embark
Shoot for the stars
If you miss
You may find a silver lining
Weather the storm
You never know
What you may end up finding
Don’t ever lose your head
Over those you have loved and lost
Some may say
It’s not worth the cost
They say the road to hell
Is pathed with good intentions
So let’s hope for the best
Maybe it’s time to open your heart
Then again
Play your cards close to your chest
It’s goes without saying
Good things comes to those who wait
Maybe count your blessings
Or maybe it’s a matter of fate
No questions asked
Beyond the point of caring
Or dwelling on the reasons why
As I’m getting older
I lack the energy, I won’t lie
We’ve grown apart over months
Our lives are different now
We have other priorities
And always miss one another some how
No need to justify your actions
As I won’t ask you anyway
I’ll just leave you to your own devices
And look the other way
I don’t need your blessing,
your opinions or your time
Following our lack of interactions
Pretty sure you don’t need mine
So why don’t we just accept
And go our separate ways
No need to prolong this
And add drama to our days
I’m too exhausted to argue
To try to resolve or debate
So let’s part quietly, gracefully
I’m pretty sure it’s fate
Always <3
Looking back
It’s stranger than fiction
The bonding of strangers
Over mutual afflictions
That one who you grow
To be unable to live without
Has your back without a doubt
Holds you up
When you start to crumble
Picks you up
When you fall and stumble
Believes in you
When it feels like no one does
Curses the world
When you’re not feeling the love
Vents and bursts
Could throw a fit
Sprints to your house
When life calls for it
Is true to their word
Every time
Can call you out
When you’re being out of line
No excuses, no lies
Only admiration
Always willing to give
Mutual motivation
Knows when something
Truly makes you happy
And appreciates the days
you’re feeling crappy
A few close friends
Are all you need
To get through life
And succeed
But without your rock
You can’t truly shine
Diamonds are made with pressure
You will always find
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Mocking fate
You stop me sleeping
Make me wake up in cold sweats
I can’t stop studying you
I’m sure I’ll have no regrets
You fry my brain
With your mind boggling words
You make me feel
Like I’m never going to be heard
I feel so shaken
Anticipating when we meet
But I’ve promised myself
I will not be beat
I examine your sense
And try to reason
With some people
There is just no pleasing
I stress, worry
And agonise
This is the most testing
Time of my life
Then I remind myself
There is now nothing I can do
Than wait for a decision
Wonder if I’ll pull through
Then the day has come
My fate is here
Oh how a piece of paper
Can be utterly feared
I bite my nails
And think fast
Once the pupil
Is the master at last
Hearts & crafts
Our first encounter,
vividly lingers.
A brief exchange,
of awkward fingers.
A half hearted handshake,
to build up the tension.
A surprising lack of interest
or sibling intervention.
An air of calm
or possible elation.
A long Friday evening walk
and polite conversation.
Undeniable attraction,
both unwilling to admit.
Intrigued by each other,
flirting with being intimate.
Tactile as ever,
leaning in very close.
A brush of a chest,
more daring than most.
As dumbfounded as ever,
by our compatibility.
And how the sambuca paddle
only screamed chivalry.
As subtle as a brick,
was my expected confession.
You’d think the shots
would have taught me a lesson.
Hoping that you,
would stoop to my level.
So in an inebriated kiss
we could revel.
Cigarette filled lip locking,
absurd suggestions of wandering home.
To continue our poetic rendezvous
or counter act leaving alone.
Trying to impress
with bathroom acrobatics.
An art not lost on you,
admiring these Friday night dramatics.
Our 2 piece suite dreams
may have left us temporarily blushing.
With blatant disregard,
for anything that was not gushing.
Overwhelmed by uncertainty
or possible alcohol after effects.
What was in the pipeline,
neither of us would expect.
A crude awakening,
in the cold light of morning.
Not seeming phased at all
by this new interest dawning.
An all knowing smile,
one could hardly forget.
Holding me close,
as if we hadn’t only just met.
Sweet reminisce
When you look back
Focus on how far you’ve come
Not on all the bad decisions
And where it had all begun
Be proud you survived
the difficult situations
Now make room for
future celebrations
To face fear
Is a courageous act
One that should not be forgotten
As a matter of fact
So when you are quick
To belittle your achievements
Go back with haste in
Utter disagreement
Remind yourself
of where you could be
And if required
start rewriting history
It’s never to late
To start a fresh
By calling time
On life’s mess
What is meant to be
Will find it’s way
If it doesn’t
It’s not meant for you anyway
Hold your head high
And reach for the stars
You may find yourself
As far as Mars
A note to my soulmate
Soul mate,
I know you’re waking up
with someone else by your side
But that’s okay
as we’re both just looking for time to bide
You’re questioning how compatible you both are
Wondering if you should be thanking your lucky stars
You’re trying to work through the hard times like your mum and dad did
Contemplating, is this it?
Searching deep inside
You’re finding the strength to call it quits
You are almost sure
You both deserve better
Someone who is a go getter
Maybe a jet setter?
An anchor to keep you grounded
Or the one who will explain when you’re dumbfounded
A like hearted individual
Who is as mad as a hatter
Doesn’t quiet you when you chatter
Asks you not to change a thing
Wants you to be yourself in everything
Finds the happiness in your frustration
Shares your immense jubilation
In the things you love
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