Bill Grimke-Drayton : Writing

I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO HATE.......

I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO HATE.......

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


I’m not supposed to feel the painand hate.I should be gratefulfor tangible memories,as though indeed there were thoseto savour in the bitterness..
THE SQUADDIE

THE SQUADDIE

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


Stray alley-cat scrabbled over the debris,Searching for leftovers from the battle,Where he was respected as an officer,Leading his callow men up to th..
I LISTENED IN THE SILENCE........

I LISTENED IN THE SILENCE........

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


As I listened to the silence,I heard the sound of breath taken outBy a sudden revelation of exquisite beauty,Fashioned from worlds beyond my knowing,A..
ACTING THE PART

ACTING THE PART

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


Pre-positional angst plays havoc with the psyche,And the laughing cavalier springs into actionLike a jack-in-a-box, to perform his latest tricks..
SLEEP, YOU ARE WELCOME

SLEEP, YOU ARE WELCOME

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


Sleep, you are welcome, familiar friend! Take me by the hand down The labyrinth of twisted corridors, And shield me within your..
Charlie
Fly the plane
RORKE'S DRIFT - PRELUDE

RORKE'S DRIFT - PRELUDE

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


After the disaster of Isahldwana, at which a whole British regiment was cut down, a small garrison at Rorke's Drift waits to face the might of the Zul..
BLIND BANKING

BLIND BANKING

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


Financing evil and asking no questions
BODYGUARD

BODYGUARD

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


Death as the sword of justice!
PRISON REGIME

PRISON REGIME

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


The brutal relationship between prisoners and warders in a secret prison complex, where torture is used, unchecked by public opinion.
SILENCE WALKS.........

SILENCE WALKS.........

A Poem by Bill Grimke-Drayton


Silence walks its hushed way among the graves, Cloaked with shadows for fear of being recognized By the crowds who scorned its gentle frame In thun..

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