Denial

I can stop any time I like
She told me with a defiant laugh

What a thing for her epitaph
©cih11, 24.03.11

Fizzle

The sound a spark of hope makes when it goes out
©cih11, 24.03.11

Russian Roulette

So you're young
Do you think that'll save you?
Playing Russian Roulette with your life
A packet of cigs every day
A bottle of wine every night
You don't think high blood pressure's worrying
That your future is under attack
You laugh and open the bottle
And light yourself a fresh fag
©cih11, 24.03.11

Never poach

Eggs or men
You'll only get into hot water
©cih11, 07.03.11

Wedding Reception

I stare at the ring on my finger
And know it meant nothing at all
Complicit, your glances would linger
I'd wait alone, with our guests, in the hall
It's no wonder that our relationship's dead
You took the waitress on honeymoon instead
©cih11, 07.03.11

Nothing more to be said

She's yours
You're hers
©cih11, 07.03.11

Playtime

Soporific
the voice lectures on
and the students drift away
Each lost on a wave
of wasted words
Heads on desks
Eyes shut
Minds at play
©cih11, 04.03.11

March

Today is the first day of Spring
When all lambs should be doing their thing
With daffodils dancing
And snowdrops advancing
To announce the new season's moved in

Instead we have Winter again
Icy winds, bitter cold, yet more rain
The daffodils wilting
Their bodies lie quilting
The mud at the side of the lane
©cih11, 03.03.11

Interpretation

I don't know what you want of me
I can't put thoughts in your head
©cih11, 03.03.11