The Battle for My Own Mind
Am I wrong to feel as I do? Maybe everything’s really alright. Am I right to feel so low Because the world has turned to shite? . If I am right and they are wrong, I’m just an unwelcome nuisance. If I’m wrong and they …
Who/What Are We, Really? Part 2
When I was growing up, the ‘social medium’ was the real, physical world – going out, meeting friends, face-to-face, hanging out, mucking about, getting into trouble, chatting, laughing, arguing, joking, playing, etc. Telephones were a tool used only to arrange the next real life get-together. …
Who/What Are We, Really? Part 1:
Recent personal events and interactions have left me needing to indulge in a little introspection and self-analysis. . I regard myself, overall, as a tolerant and open-minded chap. But then, wouldn’t most people describe themselves so? The qualifier is, I suppose, where we draw lines …
Because They Hate Our Freedom and Democracy.
Three times. Three times, in the space of one radio programme, I heard elected officials describe the latest terror attack in London as being motivated by the perpetrators’ hatred/envy of our ‘Freedom‘ and our ‘Democracy‘. . I don’t know which to acknowledge first – my …
Blood, Sweat and Tears
So, here’s another song from me- That nakedness I let strangers see. I hope you like it. It screamed at me to be freed. . Yes, here’s another piece for you – A part that, perhaps, you knew. Please lend it your ear? Just one …
Nostra Culpa
Was that you? The slave who chose their master? Casting those dice, and voting, Hoping to believe Yet another deceiver? . Was that you? Expecting all those pledges, Hedged in red politi-speak, (But reeking of oil), To appear from barren soil? . Was that you? …
Time to Grow Up?
Imagine, now, a family with young children. . Imagine the parents teaching their children to mistrust, even despise, those who are ‘different’ to them – be it in culture, ethnicity or religion. Imagine them coming to believe that these ‘others’ are the sole source of …
