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Meadowhead Bard

Random and surreal poetry satire and short stories.

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  • Please Put a Penny in a Rich Man Hat.

    No Doubt the expected answer to this prompt is Christmas lunch. When I was little I suffered terrible migraines, usually on Sundays, doctors said it was stress of the thought of school on Monday, where as you have probably already read in previous posts I had to endure lot of bullying. These migraines combined with Read more

  • The Mask.

    If I could meet a hysterical figure, it would probably be Oliver Hardy. I would like to know why he was so cruel to little Stan. Seriously any bully would do even Hitler, I would love to know the workings of these bent and corrupted minds. Surely love is easier than hate, it can spread Read more

  • Cyber Tooth Tiger, Two.

    I tend to trust people, it’s my nature, I am though always wary of scammers, if I can’t look them in the eye I don’t trust them. A call at 8am “Are your kitchen appliance’s covered ?) Answer, “No or I wouldn’t be able to use them) “It’s about your Amazon account” Answer, “I don’t Read more

  • The Second Least Favouritist Time of the Year.

    Favourite month of the year ? I’m not a big fan of birthdays, never have been, however that doesn’t mean all the following is true, I just ran with it. Aprisepvember.. (The real month is top secret) It’s definitely not the month of my birth, another year older oh what joy and mirth. Another year Read more

  • Norma Lands

    I made a mess ! Posted yesterday what should have been posted today, what a silly sausage ! Anyway this one is quite good for the prompt, it’s about my journey to recovery after my serious burn injuries back in March. Not quite back to normal yet, but getting there. Norma Lands. I went to Read more

  • Sheffield City On the Move (Backwards)

    I remember the mantra of Sheffield councillor’s years ago begging for votes “ Sheffield city on the move” Well its moved alright, backwards. Now part slum, part building site, shop desert, a scattering of new buildings that don’t fit in with the old, a nice little area around the theatres, and one nice restaurant. Just Read more

  • Commas, and Colons Float in My Eyes.

    I’m reading my own book, over and over again. Searching for typos before the final print, I know it’s an impossible task, ‘cause people will still find some. Commas, full stops, semi colons and brackets, float behind my eyes. I just hope it’s all worth it and I win the Booker Prize Book I write Read more

  • Topsy Turvy Land. Satire, politics, celebrity,

    Where would I most like to live ? Britain definitely, mostly lovely inhabitants, beautiful countryside, beautiful weather (Forget that last bit) Unfortunately though broken and governed by idiots. Is anywhere else that different ? I don’t know, a lot of countries are Ok for holidays, but living there ? Not sure. Topsy Turvey We all Read more

  • The Snowman and the Fridge.

    I really ought to do a Tolkien here and draw a map to show our area. Basically we live at the top of a main road, with little access down the side of the house. The house is built on the side of a ravine, with a footpath running up the bottom of the valley. Read more

  • Wilbury Twist ?

    What part of my routine would I skip, Read on. As you all know I’m a big Dylan fan, and when Dylan, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn and George Harrison got together as the Travelling Wilbury’s what a delight. The Wilbury Twist being one of their songs I hope Bob and the remaining Wilburys don’t mind Read more