Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Flight Plan

 Two youngsters with heart had a great vision

Of taking to flight there latest ambition

They borrowed tools from their Fathers Shed

And worked from the idea's in their Heads


They knocked and screwed timber together

Then buttoned and sowed pieces of leather

Never mind the time what ever the weather


The Engineers worked hard and hours so long

While mother joined in with the Radio on

After days of prolonged and heavy toil

Covered in cake and Carster oil


The job they started finally done

They were joyous and had great fun

"Lets try it out"!! the younger one said

A shout from Mother " Its time for bed"!


They knocked and screwed timber together

Then buttoned and sowed pieces of leather

Never mind the time what ever the weather


Oh well we can try its flight tomorrow

Maybe success or crash with sorrow

Lets try it then the elder agreed

Oh yes please above the Trees!


They dressed in Goggles, Boots and hats

and home made parachutes on their backs

A maiden flight in The Flying Machine

Standing proud outside on the green


They sat back to back in the new creation

An accident just waiting to happen

The two sped off and picking up speed

Crashed and burned scraping Knees


They knocked and screwed timber together

Then buttoned and sowed pieces of leather

Never mind the time what ever the weather


They were not done and promised to try

Another attempt to reach the sky

Come into the Shed My lads if you please

I have something to show you  "Put you at ease"


Inside the shed and shining so bright

A 2 seater piper microlight

Its very own propeller and tail light


They settled into the cockpit seats

Thumbs up ready with a bag of treats

They turned the key the engine roared

And then with peddles started to soar


Along the path and over the wood

Amazing Fantastic oh so good

They played all day just the two

enjoying each flight like pilots do


They knocked and screwed timber together

Then buttoned and sowed pieces of leather

Never mind the time what ever the weather


As dusk settled in with weary heads

They locked up the plane and headed for bed

With Paper and pen they would start again

 A new adventure and plan begins.


Two youngsters with heart had a great vision

Of taking to flight there latest ambition

They borrowed tools from their Fathers Shed

And worked from the idea's in their Heads



Just Maybe

 A funny thing happened on the way to the dance

I met you outside purely by chance

You asked me for a light and I said I don't smoke

Can I get you a drink? Yeah A brandy and coke


We sat and chatted but you were with friends

Maybe we can catch up toward the end

A last dance could well be on my mind

I waited and waited then tapped your behind


You turned so fast and I Laughed out loud

Sorry honey I aint so proud

To do what I did was way out of line

Can I have this dance and would you be mine


A funny thing happened on the way to the dance

I met you outside purely by chance

You asked me for a light and I said I don't smoke

Can I get you a drink? Yeah A brandy and coke


We can walk home or get on the bus

No You said my uber is waiting for us

We came as a group and I love my crowd

How about a kiss I said out loud


Gosh your forward aren't  You mate

Sorry again but its getting late

I didn't want to miss my only chance

To ask You out and maybe Romance


A funny thing happened on the way to the dance

I met you outside purely by chance

You asked me for a light and I said I don't smoke

Can I get you a drink? Yeah A brandy and coke


Take my arm and walk with me

Can I call you Sunday around about three?

"You don't have my number" so I'm asking You now?

Please may I call you sometime somehow?


Ok but only on one condition

Ok can I ask your permission?

How about a Kiss Or maybe a Hug?

Lets dance again lets cut a rug


A funny thing happened on the way to the dance

I met you outside purely by chance

You asked me for a light and I said I don't smoke

Can I get you a drink? Yeah A brandy and coke


We met by chance by the dance hall door

We can seal with a Kiss on the Dance Hall floor

I'll call you tomorrow and we can talk

and maybe carry on with an afternoon walk


O,K O,K but I must go now

I enjoyed the dance and the chat anyhow

Meeting was special even only by chance

Thanks for the drink and The special last dance.


A funny thing happened on the way to the dance

I met you outside purely by chance

You asked me for a light and I said I don't smoke

Can I get you a drink? Yeah A brandy and coke


Catch you later see you again

Lets meet up but don't know when

Catch you later see you again

Lets meet up but don't know when

Monday, 2 February 2026

Magic Mirror

 The queen stands proud with Question in mind

 The Mirror she ask Time after Time

"Magic Mirror" "Magic Mirror" as I wave my regal hand

Who is the fairest in the land?


An Image appears in the glass

A face recognized from the past

Setting its gaze upon the Queen

Begins to speak and sets the scene


Why would you bother to quiz Me?

"I know you want me to agree"

For no one can compare to thee

"That same old question you ask of Me"


Yes there are some fairer than you

From other lands far from view

Its out of your control and out of reach

No spell book could ever begin to teach


A Motive or reason to explain

Your attitude and reason to gain

I could reason whom could take your place

And leave a spell with no trace


But to your question I'm duty bound

Your not the fairest in these lands

You are by right The Evil Queen

In fact the Sternest ever been


With this in mind take a step back

And wonder why you do attack

The purest people in the land

with poison pen within your hand


You have the castle and everything

and still you want a wedding ring

Its too late for you to change

I wish for freedom without these chains


If my queen would set me free

We could live in Harmony

But for now its for you to decide

To warm your heart and over ride

The spell you cast to imprison me

Change your Heart and set me free.


You will never be let go

Unless My throne You over throw

That will never come to pass

My realm will always forever last.


Ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha 

Ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha 

Retirement Plan

 I am old " A Fisherman"

I have a great retirement plan

Which I will share with You young man


Not everyone desires my Dream

Spent upon a calming stream

A life afloat upon me boat

With tackle hook and bobbing float


All I need is a folding chair

Wading Boots and water proof gear

Add to that my Rod and line

Summer days and wasting time


I'll want for nothing when day is done

I'll sit here Snooze and wait my son

The rod alarm will awake me if

I have a bite from a Fish


All I need is a folding chair

Wading Boots and water proof gear

Add to that my Rod and line

Summer days and wasting time


Colored Flies and Maggot Bait

A Bottle of Wine and table crate

Set up on a hidden swim

Rod is ready to reel em in


Hooking a nice big Rainbow trout

One that I could boast about


Could even catch a Mirror Carp

while sat upon a plastic tarp

Be a part of an angling team

and fill my net with Rudd or Bream


All I need is a folding chair

Wading Boots and water proof gear

Add to that my Rod and line

Summer days and wasting time


End of day wait for my coach

outside the Pub with eel or Roach

The wife back home will be so pleased

We can have the trout with beer and cheese


So that's me done for when I'm old

And stories of my Fishing told

There is no better retirement Plan

You would do well to copy it Man.


All I need is a folding chair

Wading Boots and water proof gear

Add to that my Rod and line

Summer days and wasting time


Barb and chub working men's club

Pike and dace no better place

So fill my glass with Wine and Song

A Fisherman's tale is mighty long


Lahlahlala cast my line

Lah lah lah lah one more time

 Lahlahlala cast my line

Lah lah lah lah one more time





Wolf Song

 I found myself in Darkness Wood

Where all alone I thought I stood

But the loyalty of the Great White Wolf

Led me from The Darkened Wood


The Wolf song carries through the Night

The Blue moon visible cold and bright

I trust his path "He knows the way"

Two souls together but not as prey


The Wolves eyes to me looked dark and strong

I followed his gaze and moved along

Guided through the dark of night

His unyielding courage and spirit bright


The Wolf song carries through the Night

The Blue moon visible cold and bright

I trust his path "He knows the way"

Two souls together but not as prey


His lead was strong and so steadfast

The Blue Moon and he with light did cast

Out of Darkness with no great haste

Together we held a constant grace


Standing my ground within this place

A sacred Heart beats with pace

The Wolf stands and quietly awaits


As I catch up he Howls to the Moon

The darkened wood will see light soon

He guides me with ancestral memory

I feel his tenderness and energy


The Wolf song carries through the Night

The Blue moon visible cold and bright

I trust his path "He knows the way"

Two souls together but not as prey


I Trust the wolf and my instinct

Our time as one is short but linked

The Blue Moon fades from its perfection

No longer giving us direction


A greeting call from the pack he left

I place a gentle Kiss he wont forget

Soon he was gone and I stood alone

Near to where my family home


The Wolf song carries through the Night

The Blue moon visible cold and bright

I trust his path "He knows the way"

Two souls together but not as prey


Out of darkness I did descend

No longer with My Guide and Friend

He left to join his family

Together once more on his prairie


Left with hope and re-connection

He offered Me his warm protection

Along different paths but under the same sky

Spirits bonded until we die. 


The Wolf song carries through the Night

The Blue moon visible cold and bright

I trust his path "He knows the way"

Two souls together but not as prey


From a distance I hear the Howling Wolf

Never far from my thoughts of course

His tracks will guide and shine so bright

The Blue Moon and he My guiding light

Awhooooool Awhoooool Ahwooooool




Tuesday, 27 January 2026

New Rules

 Why don't you say you love me no more

Why are you sleeping on the bathroom floor

Is it because of what I said?

Or more comfy than our bed?


 I'm still waiting for an apology

For what you did to me

After all the times you lied

The crocodile tears that you cried


Unbelievable isn't the word

There is no reason it seems absurd

I will suffer many fools 

Its time for you to learn new rules


Must have been so hard for you

Having your cake and eating it too

You are weak that's no excuse

Don't cut a reason for abuse


You have my number and  a telephone

You could have called if home alone

There wont be a next time 

Your guilty of a cheating crime


Unbelievable isn't the word

There is no reason it seems absurd

I will suffer many fools 

Its time for you to learn new rules


I gave my heart and love to you

So why then am I so angry and blue

Its because you betrayed

every promise you ever made


So much water under our bridge

Now I'm stranded on a ridge

Nowhere for me to take refuge

Your decision Yours to loose


Unbelievable isn't the word

There is no reason it seems absurd

I will suffer many fools 

Its time for you to learn new rules


Never will you cheat again

Lets get it straight "You aint no friend"

Don't ever ask me ever again


Your chance has gone "You screwed up

Too many sugars in your cup

From now on its gonna be bitter

believe me " I'm a hard hitter


You barking up the wrong tree

Trying to go 12 rounds with me

You wont last a single round 

I bite just like a Hungry Hound


Unbelievable isn't the word

There is no reason it seems absurd

I will suffer many fools 

Its time for you to learn new rules


Learning that I aint nobody's fool

Will be your set of brand new rules

Never will you cheat again

Never will you cheat again

Lets get it straight "You aint no friend"

Don't ever ask me ever again

No no no no no never again never again 

no no no no no never ever ever again 






Saturday, 24 January 2026

The Carnival

 The Carnival arrives back in town

The Music the lights the funfair sounds

We have waited so long for the County Fair

Its now here so if you dare


Hit the Rides or Hook a Duck

Its time for us to try our luck

A coconut shy is worth a try

Throw a dart or walk on by


Toffee Apple Shooting Cans

Rocking Music Big brass Bands

Swirling Twirling Waltzer  spins

Inviting all the Young ones in


The Ferris wheel moves real slow

But reach the top and watch over below

As it drops your belly does too

Taking in the skylit view


Lets go and ride the Carousel 

Horses, Tigers, Ostrich as well

The Merry go round sways up and down

Makes us dizzy as we go round


Toffee Apple Shooting Cans

Rocking Music Big brass Bands

Swirling Twirling Waltzer  spins

Inviting all the Young ones in


Shooting Games and Bagatelle

Win a Penny" Lose as well"

A ghost train beckons us to try

A scary ride "Will we survive"?


The sound of screams mixed with Yells

Lets see of what the Candy man sells

 Candy Floss Popcorn and Hot Dogs

Lets go taste the Burger Hogs


Toffee Apple Shooting Cans

Rocking Music Big brass Bands

Swirling Twirling Waltzer  spins

Inviting all the Young ones in


The operator twist and turns 

You hold on tight until it burns


Show your skill with Dart in card

It seems so easy but really hard

Throw Three  Rings over jars

To win a goldfish so bizarre


Lose your money from your pocket

When riding on the Dive Bomb Rocket

Spinning fast on Octopus

Hold our bags and wait for us


Toffee Apple Shooting Cans

Rocking Music Big brass Bands

Swirling Twirling Waltzer  spins

Inviting all the Young ones in


The Roller Coaster queue is long

So we eat among the throng

The sound of Reggae Sweet and Sour

Waiting for the happy hour


The barrel Organ is drowning out

The sound of cries on Roundabout

The little ones not sure of where

The Sky swing goes when in the air


Toffee Apple Shooting Cans

Rocking Music Big brass Bands

Swirling Twirling Waltzer  spins

Inviting all the Young ones in


All the color all around 

has matched the mood of rides and sound

But now is time to switch them off 

Helium balloon held aloft


We head for home and cant wait

To attend again nor hesitate

All the fun of the fair

Wear a flower in your hair


Roll up roll up and win a prize

The Zoltar Crystal never lies

The Zoltar Crystal never lies

Roll up roll up and win a prize Roll up roll up for the coconut shy's