more poems from the Banbridge Library workshop 7/9/04

charitable and thoughtful also comical at times
ordinary folk trying to do what’s best
making compromises to move forward
muttering in silence under our breath
umbrelas and the noise of the street
neither noticing each other’s beat
interestiong features
townsfolk from ever increasing ethnic groups
you and I meet them all when we go for our soups

collective moaning – then creative
ordinary of feature
meaning well
murders don’t happen here – do they?
united ireland or unionist member of human-kind?
now let’s put that kettle on – have cake
interesting – but for who’s sake?
trust in the future
yes – trust in the future

yes i am your conscience

i ask you questions
stealing your time
you scream
no!

i have no axe
to grind
deed’s done
won!

do i bother you?
good – i should
give in
pray

i am but me
part of you
your shoe
tight

underlying the conscience where gapes

the warmth of capes
where writers gather
is the salon a lather?
yes – ok!

the warmth of capes
burgundy indigo and scarlet
are you real?
yes – i am your conscience
revelation!

where writers gather
dreams are no bother
fill the days
in many was so we
see