Only one
There were always two of you But now when we converse I am the one to chose And until my days are few There will only be one Of you And I...
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Martin Wardley
- Jun 14
- 1 min
The swift
The scream of the swift heralds May Oblivious to the year underway And ignorant to that which had passed With all of the pain and the...
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Martin Wardley
- Jun 14
- 1 min
What faith?
What faith now for the faithful? Beneath their watching Gods While the murder of the innocents Stands proud of testing dialogue 22nd May...
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Martin Wardley
- Jun 2
- 1 min
For a song
They’ve smoothed out all your edges And dampened all your differences Polished all your character While Irradiating nuances And you let...
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Martin Wardley
- May 26
- 1 min
Fault
She’s been listening to this bile throughout her life These nasty, vitriolic bitter lies Blackmail of the soul and more besides A...
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Martin Wardley
- May 12
- 1 min
Breaking down the problem
A shadow of the daunting undertaking looms immense With a power resting largely in a duped imagination To quell all resolve and to test...
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Martin Wardley
- May 5
- 1 min
Stolen, misinterpreted loneliness
There is a peace in solitude A calm which seeps Through this secluded interlude A serenity which creeps There is an energy in isolation A...
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Martin Wardley
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Perfect Game
It’s a perfect game he talks While seldom does he walk the walk A cacophony of words But deeds are whispers barely heard All victories...
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Martin Wardley
- Apr 21
- 1 min
If I reveal
If I reveal it Will they steal? If I pour out all my joy And all my sorrow Will they borrow? If I commit to word and print and page Will...
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Martin Wardley
- Apr 14
- 1 min
Here I stand
Did I invest at best with adequacy In all probability I did not Can I recall a score of splendid decisions I confess with distress I...
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Martin Wardley
- Apr 7
- 1 min
The Aftermath
Synapses in unison Asking loud, vexing questions Screaming as one For my undivided attention Sleep, let me sleep My unheeded direction...
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Martin Wardley
- Mar 31
- 1 min
Save us
God-like and imperious she stands But blind to all authority she commands Holding all our futures in her hands Acknowledging the wailing...
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Martin Wardley
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Repeat
Consistent and tenacious Failure and success Persistent bloody-mindedness Unhealthy and obsessed Finish and complete Repeat, improve,...
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Martin Wardley
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Ownership
We own Are accountable for it Responsible Answerable Perceived for it Revered for it Slated Berated Or celebrated for it Held in high...
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Martin Wardley
- Mar 10
- 1 min
Make this Count
You’re just about the only person I’ve ever talked to About these things that are holding me down You’ve witnessed all the furniture and...
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Martin Wardley
- Mar 3
- 1 min
I am Green
I am brown, black, white, yellow I am green And crimson red with rage I am the unwashed, the unheard The unseen And all but resigned to...
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Martin Wardley
- Feb 24
- 1 min
These notes
These notes Float By Kissing my ears Caressing my eyes Soothing the soul And calming the storm Sedating my limbs Injecting a warmth Half...
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Martin Wardley
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Shufflin’
I could shuffle with great pace Devoid of style or grace I could shuffle with an urgency All eyes tied to mistakes I could shuffle in the...
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Martin Wardley
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Over Time
Over time, this pain May graciously subside While the day turns to years And the years intertwine But these unanswered questions These...
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Martin Wardley
- Feb 3
- 1 min
The hammer
I’ve played with them all I’ve worked with them all I’ve danced with them all Crossed swords with them all: The square, the round The...
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