Category Archives: Poetry

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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Ill-literate

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

How absurd To write words In a rambling way. That say, Quite obliquely Subtly, discreetly What could be said In a sentence alone. And what could be worse Than a stumbling verse Or a limerick with too many lines.. Well, … Continue reading →

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Trafficked

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

No visible scars For the pain so endured. A man stripped of life; Left with anger, despair. Dignity eroded – Self-esteem acid washed; A legacy of filth; Mind and body diseased.   Courage, such courage Is humbling indeed. For just … Continue reading →

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Perspectives

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

North wind blows, there’s a chill in the air And the leaves are blown from the trees. Fires are lit and children wrapped up At the hint of sniff and a sneeze. Panic headlines:’Worst Winter in Years; A 100 days … Continue reading →

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Prison Visitor

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

Its difficult to imagine A prison Where the walls are made of love Where the bars are made of hope And the doors of memories past! Difficult to imagine; For most maybe But not for the man trapped inside Who … Continue reading →

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Just In

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

The time has just gone 9 o’clock My jobs to read the news. We’ve a catchy item from Asia And a siege at Whipsnade Zoo. A fire at an asbestos works; A break-in reported at Chubb. A strike at Swan … Continue reading →

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20th August 1989

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

A rumour, a word, gossip, a hint Of disaster In river ‘Pon seat edges we sit. Fragmented news of terror on Thames Of boat sunken fast Lost people within. Patchy reports Police radio heard Of survivors – so fortunate? Their … Continue reading →

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Out of Reach

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

Each time I see those hurting eyes That lie beneath so furrowed brow I feel that hurt I sense the pain And pray that you’ll return again To be within the hearts of us Who love you so and dearly … Continue reading →

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Symbiosis

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

Beyond the tennis court their lies A monolith Of arborescent beauty Once starved of growth by parasites Now leasing soil under shady boughs To cryptogamous tenant Feeding from same……. Advantage both!

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