** Contains strong language and themes of mortality and violence. ** Section 1 It started here, on this bridge. A December day with the temperature falling. Away from the crowds, the shoppers, the revellers spilling out of the pub. The cold waters of the Kelvin running beneath me: timeless, endless. A police siren sounds asContinue reading “The Bridge”
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The Meaning Of Life
Come close,and I’ll tell you—roll up;put your money down. We got all the cash?Okay.Put it out back by the door.Be ready to go. Here we go, everyone—listen close:all will be revealed. The meaning of life is…Ahem: the meaning of life is… Do you know it?What is it?No, really—what is it? I’ve not worked it outContinue reading “The Meaning Of Life”
Pawn Shop Guitar Man
I’m a pawn shop guitar man.They don’t let me in uptown.I don’t get around downtown much either. I’ve been waiting for the bus,but the buses don’t run. It’s okay.It could be worse. I’ve got this guitar. Paint’s a little worn. Six strings.Twenty frets. A universe. Lift it from the case.Start to play. Testifying beneath theContinue reading “Pawn Shop Guitar Man”
Cloud
Sometime last week,I fell under a cloud—Grey and cold,And I can’t shake it. Wherever I go, it follows me:From the couch to the door,And the bus stop into town—A cold and empty rain. At the comedy club,I couldn’t laugh;Got called a “miserable bastard,”Told them to fuck off. At the football,Couldn’t sing the songs—Left early;Didn’t evenContinue reading “Cloud”
Catch a Spark
Dancing in the Dark Funny how songs stick with you,like they are just part of the air —part of life. I remember when I was a kid,sitting in a pub in the morning.There was a funeral:black ties,beer and wine,sad eyes and perfume. Someone crying softly,sausage rolls and spilt wine,morning light in the faded carpet,cigarette smellContinue reading “Catch a Spark”
Paul Andrew Sneddon 