Author: Dave A-W

Recherché’s Lies

A long, long time ago Dave can still remember how that music used to make him smile And he knew he’d get his chance to do another funky dance But maybe he’d be arthritic in a while McElvenny made me shiver with every sentence he’d deliver Shane drunk on the doorstep, he couldn’t take one more step He can’t remember… Read more →

Lament of the Garden Gnome

Sometimes I want it all to end The gloves are off I’ve had enough The dog’s my only friend… But he’s no good ’cause he pisses on my head Forever fear the moment that he raises his hind leg And lets fly with that acrid smelling stench his bladder vents One more unwanted shower and the dirty bugger’s dead I… Read more →

Steel Poppy

Forced in-two twisted land Try to break, slide from what’s the common strain They find it new ignore the talent, beauty, art Can not recognise what’s not seen, heard of to compare They will not can’t cut you down No matter how hard Don’t let them cut you down Child of dew, needless shame Will not show her hand, inside… Read more →

Baked Beans

I’ve been so lonesome baby, since you left me behind Was it something I said or, maybe, was I unkind? Why did you decide to go away? We’ve had our differences but I wish you would stay Baked beans can leave you smelling Something less than divine You or beans was the ultimatum but I choose baked beans – baked… Read more →

Subcutaneous

sometimes it seems too hard i’m breaking bricks but my forehead’s getting scarred is it all for nothing? have i done it wrong? sometimes you feel so warm but then you’re distant am i looking at the norm? i don’t know if i’m strong enough let me fall into you like you’ve fallen into me there’s an endless ocean but… Read more →

Emergency Stop

The monotony this life A rail-road tunnel, concrete walls and fluorescent light If you aspire, manoeuvre through and find a seat by the window Emergency stop. The train conductor smiles And says “I’ll have your ticket please” “You’re just the same – pay your way like everybody else” Emergency stop. Looks like we’re in for the long haul now Pull… Read more →

Toothache

Biting shiny apple found myself incurring pain Have to find a dentist fast before I go insane You’ve got the dentist’s drill so fire away Just watch me hit the sky “You don’t need a local, be a man try not to cry” But you drilled too hard you bastard; en guardé, prepare to die Struggling violently the dentist attempts… Read more →

The Hairy Song

I remember clearly when I was a young lad Something led me to believe I was a bit different Kid walked up to me with a casual greeting Tripped up on my hair, recommended his barber They call me Mister Hairy Man It’s obvious why I can understand They call me Mister Hairy Man The walking carpet man They often… Read more →

My New Shoes

Autumn leaves will fall and drift away Leave behind their place of youth Lonely tree is left with bark of grey Hibernating life in truth We see this world through a mono-focal lens Locked in the same tired old routine Why not this time look through the arched window Maybe we’ll find my new shoes Autumn leaf is swept by… Read more →

Ode to My Refrigerator

We used to be so good together Had a relationship that would last forever I supplied the power, you gave me cool drinks But now it’s going down the tube I remember the days when I loved to use you You were frigid and cold, you’re getting warmer It was those hot summer nights you showed your value But now… Read more →