Harry Is A Poet

They're working, working. On computers and paper But I'm working too, serving caffeine to their flavour I see all types, observe every Mrs and Mister So listen to the tales of the coffee shop barista. They're working, working, scribbling away. Some have been here since the start of the day Let me take you through the types, the workers' who's who Because it seems everyone these...

You wasted three seconds reading this line Another two on this one. We need to be careful with how we spend out time Whether on learning or fun. Our purse of time is not predetermined Yet it will have a limit When you're young, as far as your concerned Most spending is within your remit You can't live each day preparing for sundown You'll survive the night anyhow Yet as you spend more...

Pitter patter pitter patter goes the rain on the window Howl and whistle, can you hear the wind blow? Thud and splat as the rain raises it's attack Now there's a solid connection as the hail makes contact And here you are, just hidden away Protected and secure, no need to pray There's no hell to endure when you're under a roof You can shelter ensured of protection, that's truth You can find it pea...

Practical exercise time. You've probably done it before courtesy of a tired teacher Now courtesy of this rhyme I want to re-execute this exercise in enlightment like a preacher Are you ready? Do you trust me like science? I'm going to follow it with you and write right after that I need you to turn off all noise, engage in silence Be aware of all that surrounds where you sit. ... The constant whir...

I'm sure you've heard the big names before The classics, the greats, the best for ever more The ones who stand out from an ever growing crowd The ones who you'd love to know and make proud Well put all those aside, whatever your doing Whatever goal it is in life you're pursuing I assure you, there's no point from this moment on You've been surpassed, there's no stopping the momentum They'll do it...

It's not often that the death of someone you've never met affects you so personally. This. This is one of those times. My first steps on the Discworld were shaky I wasn't sure if I'd take a firm footing I was young, so young, when first I ran with Rincewind It was the first time I remember enjoying meeting Death Slowly my footing on this odd world became more solid, The skies became tangible as I...

He was a fixed learner Never was a yearner Always put his dreams on the backburner She had a growth mindset Would start to get upset If the last thing she'd done Wasn't the best she'd done yet He thought talent was fixed quantity - A self-fulfilling prophecy As, when faced with a challenge, Retreat was his philosophy She saw her talent just as potential That fact was evidential Because w...

Had I been a girl, I wonder how my life would be All I know is my name - I'd have been known as Hermione My birth would've brought gender balance to my family So my parents would have 2 boys, and 2 girls I wonder then what I would be in this world I know, at least, my parents would have been kind If, as a girl, I had showed a scientific mind But from society what prejudice would I find? Maybe I'd...

I took the slow route today It's odd, but I think I liked it. It turns out, the place that I live is remarkably beautiful. The sun can indeed shimmer, if you look at it right. If neither of you are going too quickly, you can exchange a good morning with strangers. Close up, scenery isn't actually blurred. The space between worlds is a destination itself The journey is not intrinsically interwoven...

I'm the happy man, the new guy to meet Always a grin, and cheerful to greet Maybe not the life of the party, but certainly life in the room Someone who seems to not feel gloom There's no question I get joy from interaction I do enjoy when I'm doing things and taking action At parties you'll see me chatting to all Confidence among strangers was never my downfall I've never had an issue talking to n...

Take my hand, there's a world to explore All you need to do is leave your front door It's the hardest step, but it's the most worthwhile Please leave your doubts and ignore your denial Take my hand, we can go anywhere you wish Walk lands with mammals, swim oceans with fish Please realize, right now, you could travel this earth Thank how little you've seen so far since birth This world is so big an...

I imagine on this night, Life manifest as a reality show. With the Host cloathéd in white from his head to his toe His grin, it sparkles. His voice is veneer. The lights go dark, his will becomes clear. For now at least, he's running the game He'll unleash your beast, he'll make you feel shame He's got questions and challenges to test every master Your heart starts to race as the beat it gets fast...

Humans have always had the potential to impact the earth Either to celebrate and elevate it, or damage it beyond repair For some reason they seem to like to chose the latter They've caused great wars due to disagreement Radiation makes some islands untouchable Punched a hole right in the atmosphere And wiped countless species from the planet So many species. So many cries and sounds never to be kn...

So, very recently, I think I might have realised a purpose. Don't worry, it's ridiculous beyond measure. Soon I'll realise that and join the rest of humanity without one After all, the search is almost certainly the bit with most interest and pleasure. But, it hasn't escaped my notice that I've been lucky. That certain decisions have gone my way That life has thrown me pre-made lemonade A folding...

Curse this world, if you will That is all too understandable and I do not blame you, This world is known to be unkind But yet I ask of you this You may scream at the skies It has brought naught but grey days And overcast reality itself with shadows But yet I ask of you this Cast devilments at circumstance, Chance alone should not lead to so a disparaging destiny As the one seemingly in existence B...

She'd was both cute and dangerous, and gosh darn did she know it She'd inspired lovers and labourers, adventures and poets Not a soul in this world or the next could resist her charms Let me explain to stop you being vexed and maybe save you from harm The most transient and beautiful thing, well after life herself see She'd overthrown more kings than the oracles at Delphi Her true name is unknown,...

new year, new aims. new life, new games. strategy changing while staying the same welcome to the new age same paper different page new life, new bird nearly out of the cage so here's the deal I can now reveal let me be clear and let me be real I'm not yet at my best my life is a mess I want to improve I want to progress yet somebody told me quite patiently I'm hard to give advice I like their hone...

Dear Thomas, cat I know I talk to you all the time, but sometimes I don't feel like you can understand me So I thought I'd try to pursue the process of communication somewhat more formally Cause I know that although you do turn to me when I say your name each day Do you really know it refers to you, or do you just think it means "hey"? Dear Thomas, cat I've known you since we were young, and we've...

She's not fully human. At least not any more. Not since involuntarily gave up a finger or four And the rest of her hand, her thumb and her palm Her wrist, elbow and shoulder - but please remain calm For she means you no harm. For they built her anew A limb to replace where she once had too few Not fully flesh, she calls herself cyborg with a gleam While brightly her arm reflects the smil...

There are some people who just can't help but leave a mark when you meet them Leave etches on your memories you can never delete and Remind you of the other in the earth, those in the planet but not of the same There are those always in the picture and then there are those that chose the frame I tell you this so you understand just how special this wise wizened lady was to me Standing before me vo...

Yo. I'm the circle in the square The odd guy over there. I'm the monster in the closet so you'd better beware But maybe I'm being unfair So let me say what I mean and you can see if you care I know I can seem all confident and full of vigour But that doesn't mean I don't assume people snigger Behind my back About social skills I lack Things others were taught but for me fell through the crack Is i...

Thank sinking feeling when you know you've messed up is never nice. I should know. I've messed up a few times myself. Ok, more than a few. That's not hyperbole, that's me counting past my fingers. And I know it's not easy to admit, it never is So, what I'm going to do is take you through a couple scenarios And let you see what you should do from now. In the first scenario, you own up Yes, I know i...

This is 2 minutes of silence, 2 minutes to actually think I relish in this quiet and let my thoughts start to sink No one can control what goes through your mind Here is 2 minutes worth of what you may find in mine What is this for? Ah, that's right, I know To remember a war from long long ago A war we thought was fought for good reason A war where not to fight was treason It was fought by many An...

Remember remember the 5th of November Remember remember the 5th of November Remember remember the 5th of November But why? See I remember the fireworks from my childhood I remember the colours making me feel good I remember the bonfire and the crackling wood I remember the sparklers, but not the spark I should See way back when, kicking it 17th century style There'd be dissatisfaction, there had b...

She was the watcher. That was all that she did She would watch the world without interaction It's all she'd done since she was a kid It would've been all she'd do until death But I, I sought out and met the watcher in person I wanted to discuss great things They marvels she'd seen, but also her aversion To going out and experiencing the world "Will you not come with me?" I near begged at her side...