As we now enter the second half of January I have had time over Christmas and New Year to reflect on the year past. No, as probably for most people 2020 was not the best year. But as events unfolded in the first days and weeks of January it looks like this new year willContinue reading “Reflection”
Category Archives: Poetry
The Coup
Once upon a time in the West People lived in peace The white man came and knew best To declare the land of the free Owned by them, the brave Soldiers with guns and flags wave Killing the people in peace The US of A Masters of freedom and slaves Always interfering Teaching from theirContinue reading “The Coup”
The Christmas Star
As I am here alone at Christmas, I think of Christmas past. Seventeen years ago I miscarried my son Toep. I held him in my hand for a moment, not bigger than my palm. His face, hands and feet were already developed, he had the tiniest fingers and toes. I buried him in the frontContinue reading “The Christmas Star”
Sorry Sorrow
All day I am surrounded By no one, no one at all Then when the gate clunk sounded Your smile and call Come in like a whirlwind Of spring puppy play A breeze of new beginnings a ray Of sunshine and peaches The leeches have crawled away The darkness inside me Lit up by yourContinue reading “Sorry Sorrow”
Illusion
One day soon
The Tesco driver has three jobs Still his family goes hungry The company made 500 mil Still workers pay the bill By Mayola/2020
Skipper sûnder see/Schipper zonder zee/Skipper without sea
By Mayola 2004
Goliath
I locked myself away My safe place Where I could be alone But then Covid lockdown came Everybody home I saved you from the race You saved me from the space Around me fog You took me out And trained me I got about And let you be A dog
Douwe (RIP 07/05/2020)
Vlieg vrij in het land van je dromen / Fly free in the land of your dreams – Mayola 12/05/2020
Wonky Toe
I have a wonky toe It will only just sit so maybe if you step on it It will straighten up a bit But knowing who the owner is It’ll probably be hit & miss I have a wonky toe It sticks out of the row It always goes the other way No matter whatContinue reading “Wonky Toe”
