The uncurbed vanity of the powerful

is so often the immediate cause

of competition, conflict and

misery for many in unnecessary wars.

No mirage

Above the clouds

the chains of jagged icebergs

stretch the darkened sea

until ahead

the white sand dunes loom upwards

over plane and me.

Why are some women hooked on lip filler?

Extra bait to look more dishy?

But bloated lips sometimes look silly.

Seems to me there's something fishy.

Xmas and the barbarians

I guess the northern hemisphere pagans didn't like

those upstart Christians stealing their winter festival

but, for the serious gloomy newcomers to hike

something to brighten the dark was only sensible.

Now however the barbarians are fighting back

with tantalising orgies of indulgence,

exchanging presents of things we didn't lack

and decorative frippery in resurgence.

Commerce doesn't really bother with complaints,

totally intent on finishing the heist

by Mammon's latest pantheon of saints

where Father Christmas outramks Jesus Christ.

I guess most men don't look ahead

to having children like women do.

They want the woman; if she wants kids,

of course they'll love them too

Tweets 15

 

I strained my left knee

and then my right thigh

but vowed that my mind would prevail

(forgetting that the body's got

an awkward mind of its own)

Death is nothing to be afraid of. Dying is.

Dying may be difficult but death is nothing.

Different for octogenarian and bridegroom

waiting for bedtime  ' that the night come '

House plants are pets that don't need walking.

Though aging, two things still amaze,

enthrall the gaze,

enhance the hours -

the beauty of women and flowers.

Wealth, fame and power aren't for me

'cause I'm content as nonentity. 

My little life does little harm

but equally does little good.

Q & A

Reasonably tall, slim bodied, firm muscled,

weekend discos, usual place.

Who could possibly think that I'm old?

All those that see my face !