The Bridge

by Derek Morrison I’m the bridge of two rivers The Severn and Wye I’m seen from a distance My two towers in the sky. I’m the bridge of two countries England and Wales Offering a gateway To many new trails. I’m the bridge of two pathways For feet and pedaled wheel Most know only of […]

Coffee Stop

by Derek Morrison Coffee stop Energy draining Blood sugar drop Need sustaining. But table service Fulfillment slow Getting nervous Near time to go. Front of house Very chic Back of house News is bleak. Facilities no soap One shared towel Shared bugs scope Definitively foul. Reassuringly expensive Confused with quality Customers pensive Despite frivolity. Scope […]

You People

by Derek Morrison You tell ‘your people’ to slow down He turned to see her wrinkled frown What ‘people’? He somewhat fazed You ‘people’ her face now blazed Her eyes had scanned his attire It was this that had set the fire His uniform was of the hated ‘others’ No individuals, just bands of brothers […]