Having entered a BBC TV competition to commentate at a BBC sports event I was pleased with my runner -up position. In order to enter I had simply to answer twenty questions concerning the public’s attitude to the BBC and leave my email address, calling on a premium call rate number. From the blurb and picture it appeared I might co-commentate on the FA Cup final but reading the small print it became apparent the winner got the North Run tail ender’s and the runner up got the first round of the three counties athletic heats for BBC Radio Shrewsbury. … Continue reading The First Race

I’ve just watched three talking heads jabber over today’s Premier league football results. They included a snippet where the filmed heads of two supporters ranted in misery about their respective teams loss today. One was a Crystal Place fan who had … Continue reading Passion with the Brain Switched to Neutral

Just a comment on real life experience of shipping by Discogs, eBay and Amazon Marketplace. I bought three LP’s last Wednesday on Discogs. One arrived Saturday after being marked “Shipped” on Thursday, One has just been marked “Shipped” this afternoon (2 … Continue reading Postal Delivery

The modern girl dons her modern suit Designer bra and pants Big tall tough shoes make her ten feet tall She’s taking all she wants   She sinks a pint of Courage Best Then six Beck’s by the neck She … Continue reading Modern Girls

  Many things to do Little inspiration Some things rather overdue Better re-check that information Other tasks join the queue During the checking operation Meanwhile I sit here All procrastination   Continue reading Uninspired

Don’t Say Hate Even if you’re constantly Hating Don’t Say Hate Even if it shows no sign of abating Don’t Say Hate Even when he needs a severe berating Don’t Say Hate Even when his presence is grating Don’t Say … Continue reading Don’t Say Hate

The time has come and I must leave Force my burden up the hill The crowd unsure: I start, I stop Drag my cross by force of will   Last resting place in blazing sun From Pilate’s hands I’m washed … Continue reading Calvary Cross

The Waiting Room   You’re waiting Time passes Clock hands frozen fast You’re pacing Retracing Your footsteps last path   Can’t settle Your fingers Turn inwards then out You fidget Each digit Examined throughout   Clock ticks time Appointment But … Continue reading The Waiting Room

Clown Time is Over   Greasepaint wiped from funeral brow Furrows reveal the thoughts within I don’t believe I’m funny now The crowd no longer taken in   Too long I’ve sweated in this ring Producing squeals for boyish larks … Continue reading Clown Time is Over

  The rolling dunes of shifting sand The landscape changes and the land The wind reveals a concrete band Then eyehole slits & more expand This hidden chamber in no-man’s land Preserve them so others younger understand Expectant every day … Continue reading Pillboxes

Many years ago we had an uninspiring English teacher whose usual lesson plan was to tell us to get out our comprehension books, read an extract and compete the following comprehension exercise. To avoid this tedium the class would encourage … Continue reading The End of All Things

Politician interviewed Duck and dive and hide Manufacturing impression He has not lied   Those bothered to be listening Whichever colour’s side Getting the impression Taken for a ride   Any awkward questions Altering his stride Giving the impression Answering, … Continue reading Politician Interviewed