John Howard Davies Poems

There isn't a sign that would take anytime
to stand and read clearly out loud
there are no true instructions
that prevent want and destruction
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Let's all shout hooray for the rest of this day
let's make a bit more of an effort
let's dance under trees then try to please
those people who say they've got it
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How long does it take to slap on some scrape
some lipstick some lotion and jeans
how long will you be with my last cup of tea
and can you stop your rug rats screams
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My guitar strings are quiet
my vocal chords retired
for a night of empty riot
in a space where I can try it
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My guitar strings are quiet
my vocal chords retired
for a night of empty riot
in a space where I can try it
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Kept in step
polished sweat soaked frets
thrown a willow stick
at an amazing lick
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Your memory stays and stings me
At times when I think of you, just dimly
The impact of your place on earth
Returns me quickly to solid worth
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I am a sailor on a bad sea
where the waves can eat your face
turn your guts around
throw them on the ground
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BUB
by John Howard Davies 6th. October 2016
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ANIFFWE
from the great book of NIFF
by Jock Davies
2015
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