
The Most Memorable Moment Copyright © 2009 Colin Whyles
I've forgotten the most memorable moment of my life

Inner Man Outer Man Copyright © 2009 Colin Whyles
The inner man tends to remain younger than the appearance of the outer man.
Thankfully we now have the technology to image not only the outer man but also the inner man.

Valediction Copyright © 2009 Rob Lock
You decide on a sober tie, despite requests
something colourful as we celebrate the life

Boots Copyright © 2009 Rob Lock
My wife's cat died last week and she's upset,
reminders everywhere, and I would like
The Impatient Lover Copyright © 2009 James Knox Whittet
I'm sorry I can't take your call
right now, you see,
New Wine In An Old Tea Urn Copyright © 2009 James Knox Whittet
Each Sunday, many are called and columns
of cars crowd the car park, its puddles veined

Be'guile Copyright © 2009 Rob Lock
See that? The kid whose mother thinks he’s so
advanced, the one who talks as if his brain’s
Tea Dance On A Tuesday Afternoon Copyright © 2009 James Knox Whittet
Across the floor, the ageing couples glide,
chintz curtains drawn against the afternoon,
along streamer walls, their silhouettes slide
The Fat Club Copyright © 2009 Julie Sea-Borne
There are three of us. Me, Jan and Mo, all new girls.
We watch the easy familiarity of the others,
Those who joined in the usual post Christmas rush.
This is Heaven Copyright © April 2009 Julie Sea-Borne
Where the birds sing, and the bees hum,
And the afternoon sun catches and stays,
Baking paths and metal chairs, until they bite at unwary flesh.