One’s Own Hero
Do not trip over my scars Or fall into the trench that they make Do not wander aimlessly and stomp … Continue reading One’s Own Hero
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Going Round Again
The crime scene The donnybrook of my life I try to ignore it and escape Crawl into a foetal ball … Continue reading Going Round Again
Growing Into My Skin
A peanut hidden in its shell In a corner of the whole Rattling within the vacant space Growing, expanding and … Continue reading Growing Into My Skin
Knowing Me
Who is this obnoxious wretch? The one that dares think For even just one minute That they know who I … Continue reading Knowing Me
Squeezing Abscesses
Scabs of healing cover my heart Slowly wearing over wounds But first I had to lance them Let the muck … Continue reading Squeezing Abscesses
Educate Their Passion
Lend me your children And I’ll create a nation Different and diverse Engineers and teachers Artists and innovators Who love … Continue reading Educate Their Passion
My Child
Free little caterpillar, free Never caught by me But chosen to guide you By your soul’s essence Honoured to be … Continue reading My Child
How Should I Know?
Searching through life Shrouded in a mist Of uncertain desire What do you want? How should I know In the … Continue reading How Should I Know?
Getting Better
It is a difficult job Sifting through my substance Turning over every thought Every step under a microscope Trying not … Continue reading Getting Better
Learning Poetry
I seek out those who speak to me Artists from whom I can learn Masters of poetry, but still plainspoken … Continue reading Learning Poetry
Debbie Gravett 