Greetings from Nice, France!

Just chilling back in our AirBnB, with the sea and stony beach stretching as far as the eye can see from Quai Des Etats-Unis and along the Promenade Des Anglais. It’s that sweet summer break I’ve been looking forward to, and guess who’s here with me? My wife, our youngest son, who’s nearing 16 soon, and his pal, who’s our special guest for the getaway. Meanwhile, our oldest one, all 21 and wise, decided to hold down the fort back in Ireland. His plan? Working and spending some quality time with his girlfriend. She’s just back from college in Holland and a whirlwind Eurorail escapade with her friends. Hope the weather plays nice for them this August, especially after Ireland’s record-breaking rainy July. But, it looks like the weatherman’s not cooperating for the first leg.

Now, usually, I like to spend a few hours each weekend in prepping the blog. Five poems or lyrics from my past work get to be showcased over the upcoming week. Then, one of them gets a little special treatment, being my personal top pick of the week, and shines on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s the thing, though: this time, my trusty notebook, home to all those possible gems, is hanging out back home.

Luckily for me, my latest notebook, housing the newest creations, made it on this trip. So, this week, we’re shaking things up a bit. The usual chronological sequence may be disrupted, but that’s alright. Art and expression has its own rhythm, after all!

Just so you know, I’ve accumulated a repertoire of over 700 pieces across various notebooks. And as of today, 566 pieces have found their home on this blog since its inception in September 2021. I’ve really surprised myself in doing this. How did that happen!

I sincerely hope that among these verses, you stumble upon a piece that resonates with you. Should you have any thoughts, questions, or even a hint of curiosity, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I assure you, your messages will find their way to me, even amid this picturesque scene.

Wishing you warmth and sunshine from this charming corner of the world.

Best regards,
Dave

The World Won’t Wait

I don’t wanna be the one
The one to tell you
The world doesn’t wait
It won’t stop turning for you
You can listen
Or you can ignore me
There’s plenty said this
Said this before me
Gotta find out
What it is that thrills you
Give your love to it
Until it kills you
It’s a dream
Yes it’s a reality
Get on top of
This duality
If you can see things
From both sides now
You’ll get through it
Live well somehow
Look in the mirror
Behind your eyes
You’re like a river
Has no ties
So roll on down
There’s gold in the dirt
Roll on down to the sea
Let go the river of hurt

10/01/23 Tuesday 633
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Your making me wait
Playing those games
Stay sharp stay safe
Are you ready little snowflake
You think you’re funny
A bad jokes still a bad joke
I’m wrapped around your finger
Waiting for the white smoke

It’s something I enjoy
This constant between the lines
A flash of a hip
The brush of a lip
The lash of the quip
I can’t get through
No matter what I do
You escape my embrace
From head to toe to waist

Give me some scraps
With a little meat on
I could be happy
I could survive

28/09/22 – 566
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You’ve nothing to say sorry for
There is no explanation needed
You’ve only showed care
Where love is conceded
If I hurt you with my words
If my actions were wrong
I never meant to cause you pain
I never meant to string you along

By the cinema wall
I’ll be waiting for you
We can talk about the movie
What we’re gonna do

I’ll meet you wherever
You can be at your ease
By the lakeside harbour
Sheltered from the breeze
We can share a cup of coffee
Or a whiskey if we dare
If it’s a celebration
You know I’ll be there

If the words are whispered quietly
Like the lapping of the waves
I’ll sit with you and listen
Until I know we are saved

25/09/22 – 563
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You don’t know how to touch me
Help me see it through
You don’t know how to push me
Let me get close to you
All I ever wanted
Was a kind word to be spoken
All I ever needed
Was a door to be opened

Let the light in
Open up your eyes
Let the fire start
Let your thoughts collide
Your heart is open wide

I never need to fight with you
It’s just wasting precious time
You know I can play the fool
And you can drink your wine
So send me back to school
Everything’s just fine
We’re not breaking any rules
We’re not stepping out of time

21/09/22 – 560
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It’s a cartoon life
You want for me
I’m not a monkey
Swinging from a tree
I’m no Spider-Man
On the Empire State
I’m not Iron-Man
Over Golden Gate
I’m not stronger
Than Hulk and Thor
I can’t fly like Superman
I can do much more

I’m just a man out of time
Doing the best that I can
I’d save the world if you’d give me a sign
Just say you love me now I’m a better man

It’s a cartoon life
You want for me
I’m not as colourful
As the pages you see
I’ll keep on trying
To do my best
I’m no Superman
I’m better than the rest

19/09/22 – 558
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