Meadowhead Bard

Random and surreal poetry satire and short stories.

Freedom

  • The song “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin always makes me smile, it carries a philosophy that only the lucky few can implement. What gave me the idea for todays poem though was a verse from another Bob Dylan song “Dirge” From his album “Planet Waves” SING A SONG OF FREEDOM. Sing your song… Read more

  • What kind of objects? Heart, brain, lungs, liver etc I wouldn’t want to be without. Material possessions I have three vehicles in which in total I cover less than 5,000 miles a year so whilst I could dispose of two, a car to me means freedom a freedom I wouldn’t want to be without. I… Read more

  • Sorry if today’s poem doesn’t end as strong as maybe it should, I had a hospital appointment, which only left me an hour spare to write. My doctor phoned about my blood pressure, followed by another unexpected call, from our power company. Do you remember when we were the patients or customers and the providers… Read more