paul barnacle Poems

This is your time,
Grasp it.
Dont let it slip away,
Be brave, my darling.
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What does it mean to be second best?
It is lonely, you always try harder.
It hurts, they always leave you.
The only question you ever ask is “Why? ”
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Icarus Revisited

All of his training, all of his dreams,
Courage flowed through his veins, replacing duplicity.
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Pink Lady

Someone special crossed my life today, a pink lady.
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Taste of blood
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In a crowded room, how can I experience such solitude?
Through mindless chatter, the doorway to real silence.
As alien as a star.
I dream as one possessed of my salvation.
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HONOUR DONE

“Touché, blood has been drawn gentlemen, put down your swords.”
“Honour has been served.”
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MY WALL


Today’s tears, yesterday’s fears, tomorrow dreams.
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MY WALL


Today’s tears, yesterday’s fears, tomorrow dreams.
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I know you in that chair
Opposite.
Trying not to hide from me,
Measuring your honesty.
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