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Meadowhead Bard

Random and surreal poetry satire and short stories.

life

  • An Emerging Talent.

    Last night I did my second open mike night, and this one did actually have a mike, the first didn’t. That didn’t mean I used it properly though. I’ve a long way to go yet. I’m both tired from last night, and a day fighting tech for application of a heat pump installation. Then preparing Read more

  • Two True Super Heroes.

    My main audience for some reason, is India. So maybe many of you haven’t heard of this super hero called Kevin Sinfield. Kevin was a rugby player, he had a friend and team mate called Rob Burrows, Rob contracted MND (Motor neurone disease) and died after many years of brave suffering. Rob’s family aided by Read more

  • Modesty Prevents.

    I know what I’m good at, I know what I’m bad at, but I’m not telling all. Today though did prove one thing, I am good at making friends. Our son took my wife and I out, to see his and his ladies new house, and to meet said ladies parents. I think it’s going Read more

  • A Game of Ping Pong.

    You will all know, I often write about myself, my thoughts, and sometimes even bring my lovely wife into the story. This isn’t one of those stories though, this definitely isn’t about me, and my wife isn’t so cunning, at least I hope not. So it’s just a little fiction. Hope you enjoy. A Game Read more

  • Let Me Die In My Footsteps.

    How much tech would I get rid of ? ALL OF IT ! There is though a proviso, I would have to be allowed to live the life I want. As things are I have to use some tech just to exist, it won’t take over my life though like it has with the majority. Read more

  • My Friend Mr Moss Ball.

    I don’t have a pet peeve, don’t even know what peeve’s are, can you teach them to do tricks ? Will they walk on a lead, and do they make the pavement stink like dogs do ? Please will someone come up with a way to train dogs to use toilets. Ok responsible owners pick 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

  • 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

  • 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