Iron Man

by Derek Morrison Exercise junky Multi-marathon man Endurance cyclist Part of plan. Training sorted Muscles tuned Supplements swallowed Nutrients spooned. Out all weathers Wind and rain Ignore discomfort Feel no pain. All prizes won All plaudits received All now gone Past is grieved. Endurance build Played its part Such big muscles Included heart. Train for […]

Bitter Brew

The nation was again to be great Return to glories, no vassal state But in fermenting their deadly drink Numbing senses of those that think These artisans of poison choice Claiming to hear the people’s voice Crafted a bitter bitter brew so bad That the people did ask Exactly; How is this better than what […]

e-Passport Control

by Derek Morrison Journey over, flight now landed But suffering time now expanded 2 long queues at border control Dampens the travel-weary soul 1 snaking line offers human touch A seductive other, technology’s clutch Gambling then on which is faster Digital must surely be the master Opting then for e-passport control Down Alice’s Wonderland rabbit […]