Mango Mess

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Poem-a-Day

I’m having a mango for lunch today Before eating it I briefly consider the best way  To cut this yellow fruit But the flesh clings To the seed inside  And will not come apart  However I try  So I peel off the skin And bite straight in  Ah...

Hello Ocean

by | Jan 24, 2023 | Poem-a-Day

I live by the seaside  I wake and I walk Down my road named Three I see the sea I greet her as always, ‘hello ocean’ I stroll along the shore Sand is immediately all through  My walking shoes  It’s in-between my toes  There are sand castle...

Another Work Trip

by | Jan 23, 2023 | Poem-a-Day

I usually stay strong when you go away  But yesterday A few tears escaped  I don’t want to make you feel guilty for going  Yet my dislike of separation is now showing  I think the grace is waning  For this type of job Where one day you’re...

Vehicle of Procrastination

by | Jan 20, 2023 | Poem-a-Day

Distraction, distraction My phone is an escape into procrastination Hours spent watching life-sucking videos  Adding nothing to my intellect or heart  You start to wish  For an old Nokia brick  Because you could only play snake for so long Before...