I have been writing poetry since 1985. Most of it back then could be described as crap. Only with age do things get better
I started to think about publication in the mid 1990's. I would submit my works to small and large presses alike with a modest amount of success
To see your work printed up in a book is quite a moment
The age of the internet has affected us all and no more than the self publicist. I have a website to showcase my work. So people far and wide can comment openly or think privately about what they have read
If you dont like it, thanks for reading it, if you do, tell me. Whatever the outcome, i enjoy writing about what i see and enjoy been able to share it
Just remember that we are all here for a reason. I know i am. But what the reason is i don't know. Just remember you met me, cos i won't forget you
I GOT NO GREAT STORIES
A man of no distinction
No m.f. of any religion
An unmortal of dubious but inevitable extinction
So yes I got no great stories
A man of untidy kitchen
One motherchuffa of scared admission
One muse less man of destiny non-requisition
Please - no great stories
A relentless child of self-annihilation
A bastard child of celebration
And a loveless child by your decision
So the great stories, I have none
But you still rely on my genuine precision
The rate in which I deliver division
You and me divided by explosion
Bombs yes, no great stories
I am a boy of dubious evolution
Where 30 years equals illusion?
I want to be the revolution
But the stories I have mean shit to you
To me
To the listeners
To the grievers
The survivors
The stories you have is the life you lead
SEX LIFE
Yes hello
I'm enquiring about a sex life
Have you got one
How much does it cost
No I haven't been here before
But all my friends say that I was to come here
For a marvellous sex life
What are the requirements?
A girl?
Where do I get one of them at such short notice
A nice girl?
I'm sorry, surely that is ludicrous
Nice girls don't live round here
I have never seen any on my travels
Anything else?
Do I really need a girl for a sex life
A man?
Er
I don't think that's my scene
I've already got sciatia
I don't need my arse ruptured twice
That's out
What else can you suggest for a good sex without having a man
Or women
My own anatomy
What part
My hand?
That's basic isn't it
I came here thinking I was going to be lured into a new world of sexual wonderment
If I knew you were going to suggest self abuse
I would have stayed at home and had a wank
BEARD
Rub it against your ladies face
And hear her howl with glee
Or duck as her punch is geared up
For a session of bodily harm greviously
Groom it on a daily basis
Make those hairs gleam with greace
Stroke it when no one is around
Let your chin stand proud in fleas
Style it with your mach3
Let them know you wear it with pride
And if the opportunity arrives
Take it for a muff dive
From what I have learned , from what I know
The female species don't care too much
About the male fraternity sporting some fluff
Not keen even to touch
So make it simple and take it off
Let her feel your grooves And curves
But remind her that you'll grow yours back
If she does not shave hers
AT A LOSS FOR WORDS
Better not speak after my blunder, oversight
I don't know what to say anyway
I got it wrong and you are mad
But I am a pansy and am not fond of consultation
So being quiet is the best option
Come on gary, catch up with your videos
Spend a little quality time with yourself
but all day
No dialogue all day
Perhaps I should talk
But I don't know what to say
Sorry won't do it
If I was really sorry I would not have done it in the first place
How I love consequences and insight
LIKE A HEADSTONE
Stand out like my grandfather
Be bold in granite and let “In loving memory” mean something more than a dead person
I have to delve deep to stir up emotions
Life is cruel without a doubt
But to reguratate the past is a sickness dying to happen
The day is blistery and dry
People are not in their hundreds and peace is easy to find
The new headstone says it all
And for I to crouch down there for a while is surreal
My grandfather lays below and I still remember
This is my mourning that I never prepared for
I would not mind having a word with him
That delving deep would leave me in tears
He stands out
Not a subliminal message to me no doubt but it’s what I take away from my visit
From this death, his life something good can happen
Be yourself, stand out and hope for the best
We have to otherwise we mourn
WHY CAN’T I SAY FUCK OFF
Why can't i say fuck off
I feel it must be said
You're a twat and i can't stand you
I would be pleased if you were dead
Why can't i just say fuck off
I am tired of your shit
Going down the line of political correctness
is a theory i will never submit
Would you leave if i said fuck off
Would you get out of my face
If i grimace and look hard
would you vacate this space
Come on, let me say fuck off
It would make me relieved
You would know my definite wrath
no more scope to be decieved
My mother never let me say fuck off
because society does not deem it right
but in the grand scheme of things
if you fuck off, my life is lite
So come on you fucker, fuck off
let me live my life in peace
you will look back one day and know i am right
Your fucking off made my pain decrease
ALL POEMS ARE COPYRIGHT 2008 © GARY IVESON