Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Party

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

The garden was warm and inviting As the guests began to arrive   The laughter was gloriously infectious As the guests continued to arrive   The house was filled to the rafters As the curry began to be served   … Continue reading →

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Old Thumper

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

What happened thus; That caused this scene, A host of caricatures. All within this tiny room, A bar – just one a small saloon.   In corner sits a haggard fly O’er dressed in evening wear. First bought late seventies … Continue reading →

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Chitraka

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

City streets at 4 a.m Are lifeless and alone. In jungle still she sleeps, A queen but yet no throne. Soon will dawn the morning With briskness and with noise, Then cheetah will awake To take her hunting poise. Spotted … Continue reading →

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The Motorists Tale (On leaving Canterbury)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

As I was driving down the road, I came upon a contraflow. “Forsooth!” say I, a name so apt, For I was stopped there in my track. And as sands did pass from glass to glass, I could but wait … Continue reading →

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High Heels on Cobbled Streets

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

A walk, just a walk Through harbour town streets With friend (dressed to kill) New shoes on her feet. A walk, just a walk; Slow cobbled hill creep. Companion constrained, By heels likewise steep. A meal, just a meal In … Continue reading →

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