Category Archives: Introspective

Passing Ship

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Jez Farmer

I sought the moment in her eyes while denying the turmoil inside my mind my voice coaxing her forward daring her to reach oblivion all for the precious freedom locked in the glowing aftermath of sex embraced in serenity and … Continue reading →

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Self-Healing

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Jez Farmer

The driving force to keep the spirit strong When the chips are laid out upon the floor And it seems there’s nothing left to fight for For the heart and mind got it all so wrong Yet still the strength … Continue reading →

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Shadows of Dawn

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Jez Farmer

Each morning she walks Through trees that surround the park In silence she gathers up The dew covered wisps Of mist that mingle with thoughts Amid the shadows of dawn Her spirit wanders From here to there and returns Once … Continue reading →

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Born to Be Free

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Jez Farmer

My pen reveals the truth as I confess The hidden secret held so long inside In words my being is no more denied But you must deal with it as you feel best I waited for the time to be just … Continue reading →

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Divine Pleasures

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Jez Farmer

  The chime that travels in to yesterday An echo of youth now so distant When the heat of summer meant endless fun Responsibility non-existent When all we had to do was run and play The bells of sweet coolness … Continue reading →

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Jeremy

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Jez Farmer

  Joining the dots to make the whole Evasions of truth taking their toll Reborn a man, a stronger soul Evolution of self Mind and body taking control Yes, a man as himself ©JG Farmer 2015 Form: Burns Stanza – … Continue reading →

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Grandad

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Jez Farmer

When I was young he held my hand Along the beach he held my hand Then built me castles in the sand On the way home we stopped for tea And on the prom we stopped for tea A pot … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Sharples: Summer Nights

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Jez Farmer

  Now I live a more settled life and have a home, I have no need to wander. In the winter I spend as little time as possible outside as I like my creature comforts and curled up in front … Continue reading →

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On A Train

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Jez Farmer

Speeding between Exeter and Leeds discarded words lay on an empty seat yesterday’s news for reading today the Beeb is getting another bashing Dave has been told, not that he listens, ‘go and take that cod-faced George with you’   … Continue reading →

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Little Boy Lost – Chip Wrappings

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jez Farmer

Luca remembered the first few weeks of living with his Aunt and Uncle. They had tried to shield him from the newspapers. The front pages of the daily tabloids that carried pictures and the story of his mother’s disappearance. So … Continue reading →

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