An A-Z of Equality – Equal rights and equality of opportunity is everything
A lways thinking about equality can beB etter for everyone, itC an change the world for the better, andD elivers results when positive actions are takenE qual rights and equality of opportunity is everythingF air societies can work better, and that isG reat news for minorities, itH elps the downtroddenI nquiries help to answer questionsJ […]
Taking Time To Tick – Meandering moments
time fliesuntil you startwatching the clockor until you look to seewhere time has gonesee what effect it has hadon your song do you feel that you belong?are you having fun yet?keep on asking foreverbut never, everstop doing whatyou’re doingwhatever that may bethat keeps you feeling youngand helps to keep you free and only when you […]
This Is The Day – The day for…
This is the day for being goodthe day for eating healthy food This is the day for thinking clearthe day for acting without fear This is the day for being kindthe day with nothing to mind This is the day for being courageousthe day for being completely outrageous This is the day for positive outlookthe […]
Something – Anything
the drummingthe thrummingthe constant moaningand screamingin pain or ecstasythe rumbling trainsdiesel buses dingingphone bells ringingsomeone else’s musicchildren whiningcolleagues chattingneighbours gossipingnotifications pinging pongingding-dongingtexts vibratingpeople on speaker phonesdrunk conversationsthe chattering high folksthey all get in the wayof pursuing just a bitof peace and quietsomewhere totake time out and what if you dowhat do you doyour mind’s still […]
Doctor, Doctor – Just exactly what health advice are you giving out
Doctor Jenny, your advice is freeto do all the things good for me and yet, I see your proclivityis to do only dangerous activity like ride off a mountain on a bikecross a fast-flowing river on a hike ignore the no-swim sign to traverse the lakeenjoy smoking rollups with ready-rubbed flake at the weekend, you […]
Turning A New Leaf – Nothing is what it seems
I turn the page,and there you are,somehow new to me. I love your words,your grace, your poise,your absence of chaosand your gentle enticing,away from the pain andweary breakdown ofthe closing of the day. The light fades and youslip from my desperate grip,reminding me of balance,when all I wantis a resting place wherenothing is what it […]
Arrival – Arrival is now
Arrival is now.It has always beennow, and alwaysprovides new learningand refreshed yearningfor a future brightwith possibilities. Arrival is a haltand a reminderthat we are allthe captain ofour own shipand deciderof where she sails,and what shoresseem most attractive. Arrival is hopewithout seeingtoo far ahead.Nothing needs tobe written in advance. Take what you willand leave behindall that […]
Not So Cute – But absolute skill
This cat creeps throughthe lawn and I viewthe slinky muscle flowas she gently goesabout her pursuit I don’t find it cutebut admire stillthe absolute skillof the co-ordinationpresent in this creation She makes her prey screamand I know she will dreamof this particular momentreliving the tormentshe delivers with glee when she sets it freeonly to pounce againand […]
My Voice – My voice is Scottish
never shuts upnever speaksvoice through writing,other people,adversity,group vs solointernet voicephone voicework voicefriends voicestrangers voiceorganiser voiceteam member voiceparent voicepartner voicechild voiceill voicehealthy voicestressed voicerelaxed voicelearning voicesharing voicesleepy voiceawake voiceunconscious voiceinternal dialogueangry voicefrightened voicesibling voiceageing voicevoice no more FraserAugust 2023
His Five Aspects of Self – Ecological, Interpersonal, Narrative/Extended, Private, Conceptual
CONTENT: This post refers to possible serious child physical and sexual abuse and neglect, having taken place, within the context of this fictional poem. ECOLOGICAL SELF His scaly, obstreperous skinkeeps his substance firmly withinand gives no indicationof the complex him From his flaky scalp and cracked lipsto his fungal feet and bony hipshe encounters the […]