Early Morning Call. . . I am lying snug In a toasty morning bed Fighting the need to rise And go for a pee, But I can tell From my internal clock That this attempted lie in Will be of short duration. . .
31
2010
31
2010
BPoMD 11: Quick Splash.
Quick Splash. . . There’s that first breath On a summer’s morning When the rain has just stopped And the sun is suddenly risen Startling the damp night air Like soda into whiskey. . .
31
2010
Life And It’s Vagaries.
Hey, . Good morning to yourself. I hope that you are starting a great Saturday, followed by the rest of an excellent weekend. . The weather is still grey and rainy here, but warmish, although not really a day to stimulate the wish to go for a walk because it is now. . My patio [...]
30
2010
BPoMD 10: Work Of Art.
Work Of Art. . . When the sun appeared To colour the view from my window It suddenly illuminated A spider web Stretched across the glass Like fairy lacework. . .
30
2010
Katie Piper.
Hey, . Did you know about Katie Piper . . She is a wonderful young woman who suffered horrific burns when a former boyfriend carried out an acid attack. . . Although it has been very hard, this brave lady has come through, having now started a foundation to improve rehabilitation facilities for burns survivors [...]
29
2010
Poem: Pregnant Pause.
Pregnant Pause. . . Beside the tender curl of flesh Like a fold in oyster satin Upon the smooth surface Of your extended stomach, How heart stopping To see that glorious stretch Rising in a sculpted lump To mark the motion of a foot . .
29
2010
BPoMD 9: Couldn’t Hear Myself Think.
Couldn’t hear Myself Think. . . Not the bit where workmen Dug up our road all day But the next bit When they finally stopped. . .
29
2010
High Energy Time Lapse Oil Painting.
. Hi, . See what you think of this. High energy, time lapse painting by artist Robert Bosler. . . . Entertaining? Does it make you want to have a go? J. .
28
2010
BPoMD 8: Shopping.
Shopping. . . Walking in Hexham Up the Hallstile So quaintly pretty With waxy pink hydrangeas Displaying by a door. . .
28
2010
Another Reference To ‘The End Of Days’.
Hey, . Good morning to you. . We have a beautiful morning here today. I awoke to sunshine and some blue sky….no rain at all yet. I would quit while I am ahead but unfortunately there is the rest of the day to get through….and that probably means even more rain. . But then again, [...]
27
2010
BPoMD 7: Singing.
Singing. . . Some kind of bird I don’t know which Sang a five-part motif That was thrilling . .
27
2010
The World’s Most Tattooed Woman.
Hey, I was just reading about Julia Gnuse from California, who is officially ‘the world’s most tattooed woman’. . She is 55 and decided to begin her tattoos several years ago. These now number in excess of 400. . There are many different subjects depicted, with a large number of entertainers, from Lucille Ball and [...]
26
2010
Unusual Ambitions. Unusual People.
Hi, . To continue a I have been following . . There are so many unusual people who actually follow their dreams and work towards totally reinventing themselves. They follow their own desires. . These rare people include those like…. . Rick. The Zombie Boy. . Elaine Davidson. Most pierced Woman. . Eric Sprague. Lizard [...]
26
2010
BPoMD 6: Unto The Day.
Unto The Day. . . Church bells calling Through a quiet Sunday garden Leaving behind a trail Like incense in the sun . .
26
2010
New 20mph Speed Limit.
Hey, . At the moment we have a 30mph speed limit for most town centres and residential roads. . There has recently been a trial of a 20mph (32kph) limit in places such as in Edinburgh, Portsmouth , Hull, York and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and it has been judged to be a successful innovation. . Ministers are [...]
25
2010
Poem: Wedding Day.
Wedding Day. . . That particular day I have never seen her so lovely. Suddenly she stood there Radiant in the swelling sound Of every wedding march there ever was. Time changes everything in it’s path But this one memory Will ever be crystal. . . .
25
2010
BPoMD 5: Idle Petting.
Idle Petting. . . The tele was boring But I enjoyed myself immensely Being pleasured by The continuous caress Of my left foot Placed unthinking on his thigh. . .
25
2010
All Of Sunday Not Touched Yet.
Hey, . Sunday is here, containing all of it’s enjoyable bits, beginning with Big H going out for the Sunday papers as usual, because that is . Sometimes I find out in them! Of course he is not up yet because it is way too early for him to need to take his first tablets [...]
24
2010
The Old Debate.
Hey, . Excellent, it is Saturday again. Time to rush out and spend more money than you actually earned last week. That is what keeps the system going. . There has been a report issued recently by the Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists which is probably going to cause a lot of waves in [...]
24
2010
BPoMD 4: First Class Scran.
First Class Scran. . It was a freshly baked Shortcrust pastry pie, Great chunks of steak Making the crust look bumpy The smell crowding the kitchen With promises of meaty satisfaction. . .
23
2010
A Pleasing Friday Morning.
Hi, . Is your Friday going well so far then? I would hope so, if you have a Friday evening and all of a free weekend not touched yet. If not, bad luck, and perhaps next weekend will be a better one. . We were both up really early this morning, because Big H had [...]
23
2010
BPoMD 3: A Shared Moment.
A Shared Moment. . . I was amazed today To see a beautiful butterfly Upon my bedroom windowsill. When I opened my hand To release it outside once more It just remained upon my palm Jewelled wings gently stirring. . .
22
2010
BPoMD 2: Wall Of Flowers.
Wall Of Flowers. . . The best thing that happened yesterday Was walking back into a house Filled with pollen rich lilies Their heavy decadent breath Seducing me in that one heady moment . .
22
2010
Poem: Gallery Wall.
Gallery Wall. . . She spent the day arranging Pictures of her children Upon the bedroom wall Opposite her brass bed. Now, when she finds She cannot husband sleep, They keep her happy company. Filled with loving memories Throughout the chiming hours Of every restless night. . .
22
2010
Poem: A Faster Love.
A Faster love. . . I looked at you face to face To tell you that I loved you And wanted you to commit only to me. Too late I saw the horror in your face. The trapped look and the falling of your eyes. It was all I needed, I did not need you [...]
22
2010
Hot And Humid.
Hi, . My goodness, what strange weather we have had up here for the last couple of weeks or so. There has been a lot of rain, but it is still very warm with it. For me, it feels very much like it did when we lived in the Middle East, as you can feel [...]
21
2010
Poem: Lusting In Kensington.
Lusting In Kensington. . . The best thing about Kensington Was the area up behind the High Street Where the numerous antique shops Were selling fabulous crystal chandeliers Posing supermodel-like in spot lit glass windows. How she lusted after them. A great deal more, in actual fact, Than for the man whose antique carved french [...]
21
2010
Poem: Feeling Fruity.
Feeling Fruity. . . I like your banana It is such a handsome fruit, Long and curved Like an Arabian scimitar. . .
21
2010
Angelina Jolie. An Unauthorised Biography.
Hi, . For those of you who admire, desire or aspire to be like this global superstar….there is news! . In a few weeks time Andrew Morton’s new book…Angelina: An Unauthorised Biography…. will be published in America. This book purports to tell you almost everything, giving all of the answers to all of the questions. [...]
20
2010
BPoMD1: The Best Part Of My Day.
The Best Part Of My Day. . . The best part of my day Was to walk along the edge Of an incoming sea Upon a totally empty beach. So timeless and eternal. It was comforting to know That the only temporary thing In the picture….was me. . .
20
2010
Poem: Home Made Style.
Home Made Style. . . It was quite consuming To make sure kiss curls remained Fixed upon your forehead And curling by your ears When Liz Taylor had one too. It took an awful lot of spit To make sure they stayed in place For the whole of the evening. . . . Liz Taylor, [...]
20
2010
Fabulous Shoes To Die For.
Hi, . Hoping that I find you well and happy today, and pleased with your lot. . I have just spent a wonderful few hours lost in the world of pretty shoes. . This came about because I decided that, when I go to the Costume Ball that I was , I should really try [...]
19
2010
Poem: But I Can’t Do That
But I Can’t Do That. . . Why did you have to ask the love question. Yes, you enhance my life, And yes, I have always loved you, But no, romantic love does not come to order, So I wish that nothing had changed For you, because your change of heart Has now totally removed [...]
19
2010
Raoul Moat. Police IPCC Investigation.
. Due to evidence given by bystanders, it is now thought that police officers may have been issued with a new model Tazer shortly before the final stand-off took place in Rothbury. . The guns which had not yet been given Home Office approval were distributed to the officers, although such action is lawful if [...]
18
2010
Unbearable Cruelty In Abattoirs.
Hey, . It is enough to turn you to vegetarianism. . Videos have been released by Animal Aid which were taken during some covert filming in many abattoirs in the UK. . The most recently taken video showed a slaughter man gratuitously inflicting terrible suffering upon pigs, which are shown being given repeated shocks with [...]
17
2010
Poem: Soul Room.
Soul Room. . . It is OK wearing glasses, It stops people looking in your eyes. I find that that too intimate a connection With people I don’t really know And probably never will do. Given your ‘druthers It’s better to keep your distance Behind old fashioned net curtains. . .
15
2010
Poem:Full Breakfast Menu.
Full Breakfast Menu. . . I have been lying in bed Entertaining myself for hours By imagining the infinite possibilities Afforded by breakfast. So far there have been Visions of kippers and toast, Oatmeal with sliced bananas, British bacon and eggs Or sliced Scottish bannocks. Imagine American grits With various accompaniments, And what about flavoursome [...]
15
2010
K.D.Lang Rocks.
Hey, How the hell are you today….well I hope! . Things are OK here, although Big H is still dreadfully depleted energy-wise, so we are not really doing anything very much at all. I am having to make my own amusements at the moment. . There is one good side effect of that, which is [...]
14
2010
Poem: Dawn Chorus.
Dawn Chorus. . . Each morning as the sun comes up The birds all greet it with a song . A morning chorus we all say But I’ve decided we are wrong . ‘Cos birds don’t want to wake at dawn This early rising makes them moan . And what they’re really shouting is ‘Fuck [...]
13
2010
All Today Not Touched Yet.
Hola, . What a superb morning this one has turned out to be. Bright blue sky, sunshine and heat again. I can see smiling people strolling along to pick up their morning papers dressed in light shirts and other summery attire. How excellent is that! . Although we have had a lot of and strong [...]
13
2010
Poem: Pottery Cat.
Pottery Cat. . . The Winstanley cat That I got for my birthday Sits serenely on the mantelpiece In my pinewood bedroom Watching every move I make With his calm glass eyes. . .
12
2010
BBC Video. Monkey-Eating Eagle Of The Orinoco
Hi, . Just to ask you….did you remember to watch the amazing BBC2 nature programme that about? . Well, if you missed it you have been very, very naughty. But do not despair because the wonderful BBC have a catch-up facility for those absentminded nature lovers among you, although I think that it may only [...]
12
2010
Starting The Week In Profit.
Hello People, . Not a bad way to start the week, I am now ! Well, let’s face it, are not usually anyone’s favourite day of the week, so anything that can improve a is a welcome thingy. . I do not have any plans for today, as has been the case lately, because poor [...]
11
2010
Halfway Through The World Cup Now.
Hello, . Busy watching the World Cup Final with Big H. Some of the tackles that are going in…Oh dear, Oh dear! . Holland were unnecessarily brutal in some of their tackles…extremely physically intimidating. . I have a bet on with Big H. I have £5 on Spain and he obviously has the same on [...]
11
2010
‘Bullet Proof Custard’. New Liquid Armour.
Hey, . This is the description given to a secret formula liquid that is being tested by scientists at BAE Systems, which is based in Filton, Bristol. . Apparently, this new liquid combines with Kevlar, and absorbs the energy of a bullet fired at it by becoming more viscous as the stimulated molecules lock together. [...]
10
2010
Poem: Best Underwear.
Best Underwear. . . She has a special pair of knickers. They are midnight blue and beautiful With rich and delicate lace inserts, Made from the most satiny of silks. They are absolutely her best ones Which she puts on for special occasions, Like days when she is feeling totally down And needs a precious [...]
10
2010
Raoul Moat. Aftermath.
Good Morning, . For the past week there has been a man hunt for Raoul Moat, who was 37. He was wanted in relation to the shootings of his ex-girlfriend, her partner and a policeman. His ex-girlfriend’s partner was killed. . Last night in the Northumberland town of Rothbury, there was a stand-off between the [...]
9
2010
Latest Reports. Raoul Moat. Police In A Standoff For Past Hour
Hi, . Latest BBC reporting on the police search in Rothbury . Apparently the police are negotiating with a man fitting Moat’s description. Is it over now! J. .
9
2010
Uncovering A Treasure Trove.
Hey, . I hope that I find you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed upon this fine Friday morning. I say ‘fine’ but in actual fact it is grey and damp again here, but it is still extremely warm and that is fine with me. . Did you hear the exciting news from Somerset? . A treasure hunter [...]
9
2010
Poem: It’s A Bloody Good Job I Love You.
It’s A Bloody Good Job I Love You. . . You are not a proper pet You won’t do anything you’re told You never fetch things when I ask You’re bloody feet are always cold. . You’re totally immune to rules You leave a mess each place you go And when I tell my mum [...]
