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Meadowhead Bard

Random and surreal poetry satire and short stories.

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  • The Grand Dog

    We don’t have a pet, my personal belief is that all animals should be free and certainly not interbred and disfigured for our entertainment. Having said that, where we are, is where we are and although I would never “own” a dog that doesn’t stop me loving them. The Grand Dog.Most people have grand kids,… Read more

  • Mr Tangerine Man.

    I mention sacrilege in my verse today, I’m worried I may be being a little sacrilegious myself in adapting one of the greatest lyrics of all time to my own ends. Im talking of course of Bob Dylan’s Mr Tambourine Man, unfortunately best know for the Byrds truncated version. As for my subject, how can… Read more

  • Not So Much A Journey, As a Ramble.

    THE JOURNEY. The book that sent me off on a journey, was my own. What started out as a distraction from my burn injuries, became an insight into people’s lives, the doctors and nurses love and compassion, my friends and relations care and understanding, in fact the power people have to love. It also gave… Read more

  • Everything Is a Little Upside Down..

    “Every thing is a little upside down, as a matter of fact the wheels have stopped, you’ll find out when you’ve reached the top you’re on the bottom”. A line from Bob Dylan’s “Idiot Wind” on his “Blood on the Tracks” album. In answer to the prompt, I would live almost anywhere where there are… Read more

  • I’m a Tyke

    I’m a Yorkshireman often known as a Tyke, we are said to be mean (a bit like the Scots, who aren’t either. but we are also known for being straight forward, bordering on the abrupt. I can tell you now Yorkshire folk are anything but mean, the majority are kind generous and loving. Like the… Read more

  • The View From Above

    I’m inspired by two people, Greta Thunberg for her love and devotion to our home, our planet, and Bob Dylan for giving me my love of words and their power. I have written about both, for prompts before, so I’m not going to repeat, you can find all in the archives of my blog anyway.… Read more

  • And Now For Something Completely Different.

    Anarchic, funny, irreverent, set me up for later life. I’m talking about “Monty Pythons Flying Circus” of course, It’s a bit like Marmite, you either loved it or hated it, for those not familiar with it I apologise. The quotes are not meant to be exact, it’s just a pastiche. LET’S TAKE A FUNNY WALK.… Read more

  • Do You Remember, That Little Word Please ?

    Sometimes I think I live in a country of parrots and apes. Now over to the Judge of all that’s crass, banal and inane “The winner is “Can I get…..”It doesn’t really surprise me that much to hear younger people saying it, their minds alas often still quite malleable, but to hear older people saying… Read more

  • Hands.

    I was gifted with hands that could create many wonderful things, and I’ve had a very productive life. Day to day, my most creative period is in the mornings, I flag in the afternoon. Indeed I left writing today’s post late again, ended up answering the wrong prompt, so now it’s too late, my readers… Read more

  • I Am Numerous.

    Title inspired by Bod Dylan’s “ I Contain Multitudes” I’m growing weary, now, I make great sacrifices to try and put something new on my blog everyday. With these sacrifices I make I hope to make a little difference in the way people think about the world, and maybe raise a smile on the way.… Read more