Phil Roberts
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CAUSTIC KARMAA Poem by Phil RobertsWith his head in his handsAnd his heart on his sleeveHe closes his eyes against the light of dayAnd against his quiet despairHe pretends it is not rea.. |
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RUNNINGA Poem by Phil RobertsRemember when, as kidsWe just ran and ranFor the sheer joy of itFor the rush of itDashing and racing to the next adventureNo time to wasteAnd energy t.. |
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SCHOOL REPORTA Poem by Phil RobertsTeacher, you teach me dustI stare into the distanceLong empty hoursThe killing boredomThe places I'd rather beAnywhereTeacher, you drone like fliesI h.. |
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HOME ALONG THE CANALA Poem by Phil RobertsThe wind shuffles the long grassAnd the broad green reedsShifting and rattlingBy the rippling black waterChuckling water fowl splashSwans and cygnets .. |
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DON'T DIE WONDERINGA Poem by Phil RobertsCaution?I never quite got the hang of thatNever a gambler as suchI have been a creature of impulse and instinctOf uncertain intentUnknowing and unmean.. |
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HERE BE DRAGONSA Poem by Phil RobertsSuddenly the humbleThere is one eye againSmearsSmoothly down and quickSpacedThe silent teethGraveyard slabsAll scared to whiteBright full-moon nightGl.. |
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WITH THE DOGS AT DAWNA Poem by Phil RobertsMemories of going poaching with my dad and his mates when I was a kid of about 7 - 9 |
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DESPITEA Poem by Phil RobertsDeath patiently files his nailsAnd smokes a casual cigaretteGrinning and eyelessHe says so calmly"Catch you laterBrave little dreamer"Despite such bri.. |
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GOTHICA Poem by Phil RobertsCome here and listen to meThere are ugly deep shadowsWhere things could be leeringSnarling and hungryHeavy and threateningDamned in the wriggling damp.. |
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COLLATERAL DAMAGEA Poem by Phil Robertsthis poem is for Teresa and the many thousands like her who grew up in a nightmare. |
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