Mark Heathcote Poems

Lovers in the sixties would light up
one another's cigs
in a cherished moment each-inhale
the others after sex.
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Your heart like a frozen sea;
Was a jackdaw wonting to break free?
Hatching offspring eggs, with me
"Let's make anew - was your plea".
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His last hour came quickly and ever so fast
One minute it took; till, his seconds last.
He paused and let out; an almighty roar!
Scythed down was he like an old sycamore.
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God, during our life's rites rite of passage
Will we have us walk on the ashes
Surmount the insurmountable-
Summit, unfailing, and gather courage.
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The sun of love
…In the life of a star
I have kissed.
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Even if you don't believe in a god.
You have to understand there-is-good
There-is-evil and address, which side you're on.
And, whatever side you lean
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Oh my hearts porous to ultraviolet light
On any given night I’m with you
Tracing strands of moonlight.
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I work for that bedrock of stones
to buy me only a few stale loafs
I work for that paycheque
I work my fingers to the bone
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Mr Valentine
Find me a cupid's arrow
Mr Valentine
Shoot it through her heart
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Let your fruit be your pastor
Let them your children feed your soul
Let them be your final parade
Let it rain with hands and feet
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