Clogyrnach: Who’s to Blame?

I had a thought, the person who decided on the pronunciation of quiche was clearly an arsehole. This poem is a result of that thought. Honestly, quiche, quay, faux pa, pleaseThis nonsense brings me to my kneesWho gave them their name?All one and the sameWho's to blame?The Frenchies This is all in good fun. No …

Rondel: The Shining Penny

When I found the shining PennyI knew my dreams had all come trueI looked no more because I knewMy Penny worth more than any The world is full of so manyBut all I need in life is youWhen I found the shining PennyI knew my dreams had all come true You are always right beside …

Rimas Dissolutas: The Open Road

Weary of the warnings I made my choiceWithout constraints that so often dictateI started down the dusty disused roadToward shimmering opportunity Clear and proud I heard the dogmatic voicePraise community, order, taxes, ratesThe guidance faith and country bestowedThat allow a hopeful future to be As I listened I began to rejoiceClaiming only a personal mandateThe …

Triolet: True Riches

Wealth is beyond what eyes can seeEven a blind man may strike goldIf you need ask what they could beWealth is beyond what eyes can seeThere is a price, they are not freeBut true riches aren't bought or soldWealth is beyond what eyes can seeEven a blind man may strike gold A Triolet is almost …

Kyrielle: The Weed

Carve a place where there is a needThe welcome earth will sow the seedIf life's wonder is how we growWhy do we ostracise the weed? Flowers and weeds blooming in timeEach blossom of beauty sublimeThat is not entirely soWhy do we ostracise the weed? Naturally evolved to thriveI would honestly like to knowWhy do we …