Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? King Charles lll I am British and very old. We have a different view of patriotism than many other countries. We have a royal Family, a King and a Queen Consort. At my time of life, we are fed up with politicians of all types …
Author: Joseph R. Mason
Published author, poet, orator, blogger, father, grandfather, evangelical christian, theologian, counsellor.
Go to Jail – do not pass go.
Have you ever unintentionally broken the law? I think we all do it sometime in our lives. Especially motorists. In fact drivers probably do so every time they are in their car or on their motorbike. We all creep over the speed limit. Drive too close, (an offence in the UK), fail to stop at …
He’s Got to be Joking!
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? On the extremely unlikely event of anyone wishing to waste their time writing about such a waste of human life, it would be called "He's Got to be Joking!" (Only joking, I'm lovely really). Please follow. © Richard J Kirk, writing as Joseph …
Lustre – A three-stanza Haiku…
Lustre - A three stanza Haiku...
Loves Lustre Lost.
This poem is quite weird, it started out as a secular example of today's society then turned into a gospel warning of things to come... February 2025 Love has lost its lustre, lust however shines. Romance may not quite be dead, but we can see the signs Gratification is what they seek, To ply the …
Scenic Masterpiece.
This poem evokes a serene and picturesque landscape, highlighting the details of nature like the mountains, valleys, rivers, and sky, creating a sense of awe and tranquility through vivid imagery. Photo by Ian Beckley on Pexels.com A canvas painted by the sky's own hand,Where mountains rise like giants in the land,A tapestry of clouds, in …
Gaza Weeps
I don't wish to take sides, this poem could be called Israel Weeps, but I believe there has been more grief and weeping in Gaza and the West Bank than in Israel. There have been over 47,000 Palestinians killed in this conflict against less than 3,000 Israelis, and so it's Gaza weeps. A controversial poem …
Ode to Lemon Drizzle Cake
Oh, lemon drizzle, sunshine’s twin, A citrus cloud, where joy begins. A sponge so light, it almost floats, A tangy zest, that tickles throats. I bake you often, or I try, Though sometimes things do go awry. The oven fumes, the timer pings, And then, disaster! Soggy things! Or worse, I’m keen, I’m on the …
Pilgrimage: A Sacred Journey Along the South Downs Way
The chalk cliffs gleam, a spectral white, Where pilgrims whisper, day and night. A traveler's path, the South Downs Way, A hundred miles, of chalk and clay. From Seven Sisters, grand and bold, To Winchester, a town of old. . In every step, the weary soul, Finds solace, to make the spirit whole. Through grasses …
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