Animal Stories

He sits on top of my cupboard just staring into space a layer of dust covering his body a slight smile upon his face. But I tend to think if he were real he'd be out chasing bees eating ants and berries and climbing large pine trees. He'd be swimming in Lake Pend Oreille stealing apples from our trees catching trout in the creeks taking naps whenever he pleased. But his jointed body never moves no one ever plays with him...

No matter how long he stared at the fuel gauge, he knew that it would not budge. Out here in the middle of the countryside, in the middle of a forest, in the middle of the track that doubled as a footpath and road, he was stranded in his brand new Vauxhall, faced with a long walk. He'd even forgotten to bring his mobile phone, so there was no way of communicating with anybody unless he walked to the nearest phone-box, or...

I cried that day, as you passed awayIn my arms, where you did layThe warmth of your body, on those long cold nightsThe feel of your love, as we cuddled up tightYou were my love, my hope, always there for meAnd I was there for you when you'd want me to beThat sadness in your eyes, as you close them tightI whisper to you, your final goodnightHugs, words, nothing will ease this painMy love for you shall forever remainAs I hu...

Nothing but an animal Backed into a corner Haunches pressed against the wall Scared of getting stronger Hand that fed me keeps me here, Trying not to bite. How can I suppress the fear, Of hands no longer right. Blame me not for reflex mine. It was not contrived. But I’ve seen the warning sign - Trust won’t be revived. Between the walls and cowering… Stuck on future crimes, Trials verdict towering Can’t believe the times....