England Poems

I'm so proud to be British, 
so proud of the west, 
the unity and love we possess 
empathy and passion,
for it is our fashion 
and it only makes us stronger 
it only gives us more determination.
it only makes us stand...Read More

(should Brexit be cancelled)
(this is the reality)

So I guess democracy invalid so too law, 
common sense and justice for all, 
politics too that leaves war,  
but Remain want it how it was before, 
now be the losers they were...Read More

(should Brexit be cancelled)
(this is the reality, part 2 of 2)

They believe we will be quiet 
overlooking injustice, 
but hate lit fire will spread in riot, 
for this they have pushed us. 

they envision us prosper in peace, 
with growth...Read More

The real world is getting weird, the idea of a second referendum lacks wisdom, an act to pull down and end the system,  people vote labour cus they don’t like Tory or are remainer this is an election for...Read More

Prince Andrew in the press is tried, but he denied
both far and wide, as Duke of York (soon Earl?),
a train of thought upon the side,
a rain of sweat upon a girl.
Please, cork that Duke before I swirl!

Submitted 12/4/2019
Five Word Challenge...Read More

Why Danny, so cute, but elusive
Ornamental and yet unobtrusive
Preferring to stay
At the end of the day
In locations a tad more exclusive

Why Danny, you see, while there's cheese
In the pond and the voters to please
You could pop in to town
Take the...Read More

First a quick word on Robert the Devil,
whose turbulent  life turned out quite a revel.
He fathered a child on a poor tanner's daughter
then dashed to repent in Jerusalem's quarter,
but on his return, sad to say, he died,
yet he set...Read More

Remain arguments focus on the future
Worst case not yet real what suits ya
 economic decline like 2008 9 

hand over control to be wealthy 
who controls your wealth 
must be mentally unhealthy 

until bad times please 
I plead help me...Read More

When the sun goes down in Maine
Ice defines the name of winter
Snow melts the hearts of children
Who step inside to play Monopoly
Fathers cut holes in the frozen lake
There must be a fish or two to catch

Florida hangs on to summer...Read More

I know you are in pain, 
it's clear to see, 
that remain feel beat, 
you insult leave hard, 
you insult leave whole, 
and when acceptance comes, 
you'll insult no more, 
just don't tell me, I dont know what I vote...Read More

BABY BOOM BAM

balding oaks — tires blend Autumn leaves crisp notes.
the full foliage of pines spritz the lane in Christmas furs.
picture perfect stroll, auto snapshot arranged in year’s portfolio.
baby boom bam — colors come alive — cheerful scene
no longer rests...Read More

We have had news from the Front late today,
Brought by one of the Duke's trusted aides,
That the French army is in disarray,
As the threat from Napoleon fades.

It seems it was a most dreadful display,
Dead men on that battlefield laid,
A sense...Read More

American Thanksgiving (1621)

Passengers in England boarded the Mayflower
To cross the Atlantic for the New World.
To escape religious persecution
For worshipping God as they saw fit
With separation of Church and state, God and King.

They suffered hardship that first winter 
Off Plymouth Rock...Read More

Believe it or not there's a town in England
Called “Scratchy Bottom” hard to say it without tinkling
Try not to chuckle
Or try not to buckle
It's for real, those Brits are constantly winking




...Read More

Ten Years Had Raced Into Oblivion's Cup
Second Poets Tribute Series, Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  
Chained am I, to desolation's huge anchor
on its long black ship, cargo of hate and rancor
yet in spirit oft I roamed blue skies above
and in my...Read More

Of Tetley’s and V-2's
(or, “Why Not to Bomb the Brits”)
by Michael R. Burch

The English are very hospitable,
but tea-less, alas, they grow pitiable ...
or pitiless, rather,
and quite in a lather!
O bother, they're more than formidable....Read More

Butterscotch Breezes

The Sweetest place in dear England,
Is the Village of Dandelion Mizzle,
Where breezes smell of Butterscotch,
and rain tastes of Sherbet Lemon Drizzle.



for Maureens Pithy Pome Epigram contest...Read More

There are caps on the water, snowflakes in the sun
This mixed weather day is welcoming fun!
Left over happy leaves are blowing free
Clouds are scattered in blue sky as far as you can see
Shimmering sunlight is on water, when the sun...Read More

This chap from the States, just asked me to write, a poetic collaboration,
I was asleep, it is quite late at night, no time for a rhymed dissertation.
I thought to myself, what a spiffing idea, for we speak the same lingo...Read More

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This chap from the States, just asked me to write, a poetic collaboration,
I was asleep, it is quite late at night, no time for a rhymed dissertation.
I thought to myself, what a spiffing idea, for we speak the same lingo...Read More

They say oh this old bollocks trick
and know just what to do
they've never been in politics
know more than me and you

They say the Tories liars
politicians all the same
overpowered by desire
tell how to play the game

Opposite them we have remain
whom can't...Read More

Oh Lord 
Oh Lord 
Keep my heart 
Give me a righteous  start
Lord keep my heart 
From all that matters 
Keep me from the worldly chatters 
Oh Lord 
Lord, keep my, keep my heart
Keep my heart so that it won't...Read More

Congratulations to South Africa, who beat England in the Rugby World Cup final today.

Don’t mess with the rainbow nation,
they can dance much better than you.
In the scrum, their co-ordination
will lead you a merry dance too.

Don’t mess with the rainbow nation,
no-one...Read More

Today, as we skirt the bare field,
there is nothing but us and the sky
and the white horse nodding us by.

The soil is slick with the remnants
of the rain that we dodged yesterday.
The tracks of a dog mark our way.

Our fingers...Read More

oh to be Scottish and support someone else, 
I'd rather be English supporting ourselves, 
not our neighbours opponent, 
cus our own fail the moment, 
just support against the enemy, 
playing teams we never beat, 
just like the Welsh 
you support...Read More