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We hear of people affected by the virus online but how many more have been and are affected by it who are not online ? It should not be a case of out of sight out mind. Lets keep them all in our prayers always. My ongoing non-verbally spoken prayers for ever go out forContinue reading “Them Unheard Of, Also”

It’s been six months Still this virus is driving us right around the bend With track and trace . When you sit in for a meal. Still most people haven’t got a clue what to do. Some like ignoring the rules Custer cases Death and dark ages Too steps forward . Too backwards. More restrictionsContinue reading “Not Again!”

Wanse on a lang furgoaten time in ma always hurting life a became sad-rulled, hameliss, nae job, nae family, nae hope A wis a hopeless case  jist driftin aimlessly frae pub to hostel; firever hostel to pub spirallin doon yon lonely road tae doom and despair.   I thocht masell a Waste of space.  AContinue reading “Confessions of a Quitter”

Loosely based on ‘Summertime Blues’ by Eddie Cochran. This whole pandemic is no laughing matter the situation is out of hand and the world is in tatters   So wash your hands and cover your faces Be sure to keep your distance in public places   Too many people locked up for no particular crime,Continue reading “The Lockdown Blues”

I can’t fathom that I live in world were people favour convenience over experience. It baffles me. Makes me want to shake ’em and say, “Live a little!” You might find that you like it. Smile even, And not out of politeness but pure sentiment, Feel rather than think, Be your own jazz ensemble! LetContinue reading “Live!”

Dark* shadows Invade  I didn’t invite you You invited you I wish to be alone My  emotions belong here Beside me. You see They are me. They run cold Vibes Deep Embedded The pain reacts to poison Leaving unsolved Matters I  wish not to lie on a bed of self-pity But my head is mash Its confused.Continue reading “Mental Health”

The writer imagines an encounter with a man involved in an incident that had a huge impact on his life. One day I got a phone call from a friend. He was going out for a drink with another friends of his in a local club. Tim was a member of an Edinburgh club. ItContinue reading “A Chance Meeting”

I went to see the fortune teller, She wasn’t in her room, There was a notice on her door, “I’m not available, but I’ll see you soon.”   “Do call back later, if you could, If you can, that would be good.” “With deep regret, I’ll come clean, It’s due to circumstances unforeseen!” By TamContinue reading “Fortune Teller”

I talked to the trees, but they locked me away, I listened to the rustling leaves as I sat down to pray, I shuffled along the lane as the wind blew high, I sat down on a log and watched the world go by.   The wind blew the branches and it made them sway,Continue reading “Trees”

Think before you speakunless you regret it later Words are powerfulThey either build upOr destroy. By Rosalind Alexander