Harry Is A Poet

If you have a speech to make Here's some tips you ought to take Keep it short, keep it sweet Don't you lead them to their sleep I know you have a lot to say And could go on for a whole day But they have all got a place to be A thing to do, a friend to see So work out how you'll keep it short Keep it tight like you've now been taught Take out each word that is there just for you And...

The show is over, but the show is not done. In one sense, the show has only just begun Think of this, before you leave this show and me You've granted "right now" a place in your memory Now there's a real chance you'll forget this quick That the thought of this night will just not stick So all that remains of all you now see Is a small memory of maybe some poetry Some of you,...

I don't believe in ghosts. But they believe in me. I walk my life as any human was who was free. I feel the crunch of dry leaves under my feet. I take two lefts and a right. I turn around and then repeat. There are drips overhead. That plumbing needs a fix. Details enter my head. The ghosts enjoy their tricks. Many footsteps surround me. I am not jostled at all. At the hint of any contact, I would...

Good morning, good evening. Good day. How're you feeling? No matter what you say or your flavour of greeting We love to talk - our words give life meaning But sometimes, sometimes, our words leave us screaming Wanting to take back what we said, start retreating Sometimes we're scared of the power our words can impart We wish we could stop it, cower, go back to the start See for all the tim...

Now I don't know which mad cap scientist with a corporate ear Was the first to remark Sentient water! Hey, what a good idea. But it honestly has to rank in the top three bad ideas this decade. Right after the sandpaper toothbrush and interns not being paid. The original justification was dubious at best. There's water scarcity and abundance, it's clear humans have made a mess In trying...

I don't believe because it is easy. My religion calls itself foolish. I don't believe because I think I am special. My religion is open to all. I don't believe because I feel it makes me better. My religion centres around my sin. I believe, because I think that it is true. So, why then, do I believe with my heart, as well as my brain? Because, out of all possible truths, this one is so...

When, my friend, do you take your stand? When do you rise to make your voice heard? Maybe you stand as the last of the crowd. You rise when all around you have taken their feet. You wait until you feel you are allowed. You take no risk, so you will never feel defeat. Maybe you stand to push the movement. You are the toppling point to the majority. Your choice is not easy, but made with intent. You...

Yo. I made a snow man. He was a cool, not take any of your stuff man. Kinda chilly, not one to rise to anger or danger. He'd give an icy smile to any passerby and stranger. Had a bit of a pot belly, but that wasn't his issue. He couldn't take the heat - would always need a tissue. He didn't own 24 carrot gold, but nose where riches lie. My snow man has his home, the place he will d...

On this day, take a second, and take notice. Because often, we don't. We don't notice how much people cheer for us. I know you wont recall how proud your parents were when you said your first word. Or how the same parents doted after you when you took your first steps. I guarantee they doted. Because you were small, and they were big steps. Ones worth noting. They've been cheering you...

The song is beautiful. But it ends, as all songs must. And there isn't a dry eye in the house. Men who built up walls have had them shattered. Children who do not know loss now know they lack, something. The entire front row are standing, sending a ripple through the crowd. There is cheering. Yelling. There is celebration of what has happened. Tinged with the demand, the raw urge to hear more....

How do you feel, when you pick up the book of a dead author? Particularly a book which you enjoy. Go, do it now. Realise that, though this person has passed from this Earth, they are not gone. The book you hold in your hands is real. It could take you on adventures, while keeping you right where you are. You could take pilgrimage in it's pages, lose yourself in the prose. Say hello to characte...

Yo. Who are you. I mean, who are you really It's a question I've always approached somewhat queerly Like, is this not me? Who I am each day? Am I not myself if I live life in a comfortable way? Yet I've heard it said, and heard it said sometimes by me That most of the time in life what we say is untrustworthy We have barriers, protections from a world always at war Trying to break us d...

This list is not complete. But it has now been started. I am thankful that I was brave enough to give blood. I am thankful that I was so unaccustomed to pain that the whole experience sucked quite a lot. I am thankful that society doesn't dictate I have to remove my leg hair and that the word epilate is not in my regular vocabulary. I am thankful I never had diabetes, so don't have to inje...

Dear Diary, For me, today absolutely sucked. Some days suck because things don't go your way and you're down on your luck. This day was entirely my fault. And everyone was so nice about it. People were polite the entire day through. They had their smiles on their faces and were positive too. I helped put up Christmas decorations, I put tinsel on windows I got my hair braided by a girl I di...

It's one of the laziest metaphors. And one I dislike the most. See, lots of things have hidden meanings and layers, right? And, like, onions have layers too, you know? So, "it was layered like an onion". So if I'm seeking to explain something deep and interesting and profound. Maybe, I should do that thing some justice. This world contains many wonders, not all of which are hidde...

The Vow Dear Lord I make this vow, as thanks for the Agape* you have shown me To try to give back some love in exchange for you having known me So, in the name of You I take Jesus as my witness To try to involve my faith in all of my business To not take worship lightly, yet not to consider it a chore To be satisfied with my blessings, not always asking for more To by proud of my faith and not hid...

Let me sit you down. Let me be a little blunt. Let me take you aside and put up no front. What makes a successful life? What would you say is reason enough for a meaningful stuff we claim to pursue does it seem honest and true And look. I'm me and you're you through and through We have different goals in life and different things we want to do Guided by a mixture of morals and philosophy a...

You know that thing you think is awesome? The one that blows your mind, every time? Yeah. I tried it. And I think it's alright. Like, not bad, not at all! Just, well, alright. Here's what that doesn't mean - that it's any different to before. It's still the awesome thing that makes you smile Just a little bit, every time it crosses your mind. It simply means that, on this thing...

It's a conspiracy. But that doesn't make it any less true. Just because it's only known to a select few It defies all logic and knowledge and reason Hey! Did you know the Earth's orbit isn't what causes the seasons? I know I sound like a madman, and that I may well be But please take a few seconds and listen to me My statement is dramatic enough it may have given you pause Now...

Everything is wrong You know this. Every thing is wrong. The problem is insurmountable, the issues uncountable That which you thought infallible is now not working. At. All. And you're trying to figure out why Maybe it's the issue of the perfect storm Where circumstances coalesce so the World is torn Maybe it's the one thing you never noticed before Working so hard but couldn't tak...

There is a joy I feel, residing under the roof of friends The feeling of a place well lived-in by others The extension of their self, to give you a place to rest Somewhere secure. Somewhere safe. Somewhere with personality. I don't mind if the dishes aren't done. Or if it's a little dirty I care that we can sit, and you stop being someone I used to know That you trust and value me enou...

Spring is promise and resolutions It's new life and bold solutions It's when Earth turns its face from the cold When the fresh story of the year starts to unfold Summer, really, is all about the execution When any person will take any solution We're too warm and satisfied to care about danger We're happy to party and chat to a stranger Autumn, I feel, is growing caution The realisa...

It's tangible, this inhaler I hold in my hand How it affects my day, it affects my plans How occasionally, I need to receive A drug that helps me gasp and breath And my aid is simple, and hidden away Allows me to cope with life my way I don't get questions like those with a crutch Asking how it affects my life and such Or those with glasses or a device in the ear Necessary to help them see...

Sometimes you don't get two chances. The sweetest moments in life? When you put it on the line. The go big go home go for glory go for it time It's the build up that often hurts you the most. The time you spend panicking prepping - when you're there you coast If it goes wrong, it goes wrong. Time will pass. We've all had a time when we've fallen flat on our ass. Then you have t...

This poem is not deep. It is not meant to be difficult. This poem is a chance to rest. To lay your head back. To understand some things don't have reasoning. To stop worrying, for a short while. This poem is a chance to rest. I know. You've been overly busy recently. People expect a lot of you. And you keep providing. Right now, in this instant, nothing is required. Empty your mind. This p...