Submissions by timkit (Tim Kitchen)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
As a poet I usually write in Rhyme. And I believe the only way to write is from the heart
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
4th Mar 2020 5:07pm
4th Mar 2020 5:07pm
The Other Side Of The Mountain
See the car parks
with their shiny new cars,
next to the sparkling new sports arena
and the smiling children,
excited about the game to be seen.
See the lovely girls
with their perfect faces
near the skyscraper buildings
that pierce the sky.
And how people pay so much
for something to eat,
in the expensive restaurants
always so full.
Look at the beautiful shops
full of wonderful clothes
and the children enjoying life
down at the beach.
But on the other side
of the mountain
a...
with their shiny new cars,
next to the sparkling new sports arena
and the smiling children,
excited about the game to be seen.
See the lovely girls
with their perfect faces
near the skyscraper buildings
that pierce the sky.
And how people pay so much
for something to eat,
in the expensive restaurants
always so full.
Look at the beautiful shops
full of wonderful clothes
and the children enjoying life
down at the beach.
But on the other side
of the mountain
a...
#LifeStruggles
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
4th Mar 2020 5:02pm
4th Mar 2020 5:02pm
Children Of Our Time
They look up above to the skies
with their young and innocent eyes.
Little children not really knowing
where their young lives are going.
Some are born of kings and queens
others just of people with dreams.
Some are born into families so poor
others destined for riches and more.
Adolescence will arrive out of the blue
their bodies will change, they will too!
Many will become technology slaves
and adopt some rather strange ways.
Boys will see girls in a different light
and dream of them deep into the night.
Boys...
with their young and innocent eyes.
Little children not really knowing
where their young lives are going.
Some are born of kings and queens
others just of people with dreams.
Some are born into families so poor
others destined for riches and more.
Adolescence will arrive out of the blue
their bodies will change, they will too!
Many will become technology slaves
and adopt some rather strange ways.
Boys will see girls in a different light
and dream of them deep into the night.
Boys...
#children
#childhood
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
27th Feb 2020 3:32pm
27th Feb 2020 3:32pm
Lost
It's been a very reasonable day, just a light shower or two
walking along these country lanes, round each corner, a different view.
But it's getting late now and darkness will soon be here
there's a haunting sound from the wood nearby, I hope it's nothing to fear.
I know I should be thinking of making my way back
and I really did think I was on the right track.
And yet, wherever I seem to look and wherever I seem to roam
I just can't seem to find my way back home.
I've climbed to some higher ground now, such a wonderful view
I can...
walking along these country lanes, round each corner, a different view.
But it's getting late now and darkness will soon be here
there's a haunting sound from the wood nearby, I hope it's nothing to fear.
I know I should be thinking of making my way back
and I really did think I was on the right track.
And yet, wherever I seem to look and wherever I seem to roam
I just can't seem to find my way back home.
I've climbed to some higher ground now, such a wonderful view
I can...
#anxiety
#scary
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
27th Feb 2020 3:27pm
27th Feb 2020 3:27pm
Long Blonde Hair And Eyes Of Blue
The doctor had said she looked tired today
the tests had shown it wouldn't go away
her looks might go, her living could too
how would she cope, what could she do
she was late arriving for the photo shoot
in her tight blue jeans and high heel boots
the make up artist did her thing
and soon she was ready for anything.
She looked so good as the flash gun fired
with her make up on she no longer looked tired
the photographer told her what to do
with her long blonde hair and eyes of blue
she knew how to seduce the camera...
the tests had shown it wouldn't go away
her looks might go, her living could too
how would she cope, what could she do
she was late arriving for the photo shoot
in her tight blue jeans and high heel boots
the make up artist did her thing
and soon she was ready for anything.
She looked so good as the flash gun fired
with her make up on she no longer looked tired
the photographer told her what to do
with her long blonde hair and eyes of blue
she knew how to seduce the camera...
#strength
#determination
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LOVE POEM
Published
26th Feb 2020 10:10am
26th Feb 2020 10:10am
The House On The Hill
He remembers their first time, in the evening chill
near to the cornfield behind the house on the hill.
Where the old folks live who are lost behind its door
and don’t know where, or who they are any more.
He visits her most days, she often doesn’t know who he is
at the house on the hill, where she now needs to live.
Sometimes she looks at him with a certain look in her eye
and he knows that look and he tries hard not to cry.
He wonders if somewhere behind those troubled eyes
the woman he loved so much somehow still survives.
And...
near to the cornfield behind the house on the hill.
Where the old folks live who are lost behind its door
and don’t know where, or who they are any more.
He visits her most days, she often doesn’t know who he is
at the house on the hill, where she now needs to live.
Sometimes she looks at him with a certain look in her eye
and he knows that look and he tries hard not to cry.
He wonders if somewhere behind those troubled eyes
the woman he loved so much somehow still survives.
And...
#marriage
#aging
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
26th Feb 2020 10:04am
26th Feb 2020 10:04am
Children No More
A picture hangs on my wall
it's a photograph taken by me
of two little girls by the riverside
fishing there with me.
One is fishing with her home made rod
that her Grandpa made
the other with her little net
for which her pocket money paid.
They didn't catch any fish that day
not even a tiddler or two
but they still had a happy day
and their picture taken too!
They're grown up now Children no more
though one at home still stays
the other has gone away
to live her student days.
They...
it's a photograph taken by me
of two little girls by the riverside
fishing there with me.
One is fishing with her home made rod
that her Grandpa made
the other with her little net
for which her pocket money paid.
They didn't catch any fish that day
not even a tiddler or two
but they still had a happy day
and their picture taken too!
They're grown up now Children no more
though one at home still stays
the other has gone away
to live her student days.
They...
#children
#memories
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LOVE POEM
Published
24th Feb 2020 11:54am
24th Feb 2020 11:54am
Close To Me
When I awake from my dreams
on each new day morn
I turn and find you near to me
your body soft and warm.
I take you in my loving arms
and hold you close to me
for I can only face the day
knowing your love for me.
As I go about my days
life’s pressures all around
my thoughts drift back to you
and the love that we have found
I think of when you’re close to me
and all those things you do
till I just want the time to come
when I’m back home with you.
When the day is over
and I’m lying there with you ...
on each new day morn
I turn and find you near to me
your body soft and warm.
I take you in my loving arms
and hold you close to me
for I can only face the day
knowing your love for me.
As I go about my days
life’s pressures all around
my thoughts drift back to you
and the love that we have found
I think of when you’re close to me
and all those things you do
till I just want the time to come
when I’m back home with you.
When the day is over
and I’m lying there with you ...
#romantic
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
24th Feb 2020 11:49am
24th Feb 2020 11:49am
I Missed Them All Today
I missed my wife today
while she had to be away.
Realised how lonely I’d be
if she wasn’t here with me.
Without her love and smile
life wouldn’t be worthwhile
I missed my wife today.
I missed my children today
seeing them happily at play.
Sunny days and ice creams
bedtime stories before dreams.
They’ve grown and moved on
now my little ones are gone.
I missed my children today.
I missed my father today
working Monday to Friday.
Taking us out on Saturday.
preaching in church on Sunday....
while she had to be away.
Realised how lonely I’d be
if she wasn’t here with me.
Without her love and smile
life wouldn’t be worthwhile
I missed my wife today.
I missed my children today
seeing them happily at play.
Sunny days and ice creams
bedtime stories before dreams.
They’ve grown and moved on
now my little ones are gone.
I missed my children today.
I missed my father today
working Monday to Friday.
Taking us out on Saturday.
preaching in church on Sunday....
#IMissYou
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DARK POEM
Published
23rd Feb 2020 11:02am
23rd Feb 2020 11:02am
Footsteps On The Staircase
Hearing footsteps on the staircase
a young boy is silent in his room,
only moonlight from the window
brightens the darkness and gloom.
His heart beats fast, fear increases
as an angry father opens the door,
staggering drunkenly towards him
to inflict violent cruelty once more.
He packs a bag with some clothes
leaving home in the quiet of night,
stepping out into the cold darkness
hoping he won’t be missed till light.
It’s not so much the pain and bruises
more that he just can’t understand,
how one man can change...
a young boy is silent in his room,
only moonlight from the window
brightens the darkness and gloom.
His heart beats fast, fear increases
as an angry father opens the door,
staggering drunkenly towards him
to inflict violent cruelty once more.
He packs a bag with some clothes
leaving home in the quiet of night,
stepping out into the cold darkness
hoping he won’t be missed till light.
It’s not so much the pain and bruises
more that he just can’t understand,
how one man can change...
#oppression
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LOVE POEM
Published
23rd Feb 2020 10:57am
23rd Feb 2020 10:57am
Strolling By The Sea
Winter has its sparkle, but not for me today
my thoughts have turned to summer, not so far away.
With mild and lighter evenings and days so warm and long
I think of all the things I can do, when summer comes along.
But I’ll just want to be with you and feel you close to me
walking hand in hand with you, strolling by the sea.
So I will take some time away to be alone with you
and we will find a rocky cove where the sea is blue.
As we watch the children play, we’ll wonder at it all
then I’ll steal a kiss from you, as the waves caress the...
my thoughts have turned to summer, not so far away.
With mild and lighter evenings and days so warm and long
I think of all the things I can do, when summer comes along.
But I’ll just want to be with you and feel you close to me
walking hand in hand with you, strolling by the sea.
So I will take some time away to be alone with you
and we will find a rocky cove where the sea is blue.
As we watch the children play, we’ll wonder at it all
then I’ll steal a kiss from you, as the waves caress the...
#romantic
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
21st Feb 2020 11:50am
21st Feb 2020 11:50am
A Certain Smile
It was on my regular walk, when I first saw her
with her beautiful red hair flowing in the breeze.
A lovely young girl in her teens
always happy to smile at me
and to say hello.
She was a little younger then.
Now when I see her, she has the look of a woman
and a young man holds her hand.
I saw them both walking towards me the other day
coming from the woods nearby.
His face a little flushed and her hair still lovely
but rather ruffled.
They both seemed a little self conscious
when they passed me by
and as she...
with her beautiful red hair flowing in the breeze.
A lovely young girl in her teens
always happy to smile at me
and to say hello.
She was a little younger then.
Now when I see her, she has the look of a woman
and a young man holds her hand.
I saw them both walking towards me the other day
coming from the woods nearby.
His face a little flushed and her hair still lovely
but rather ruffled.
They both seemed a little self conscious
when they passed me by
and as she...
#love
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LOVE POEM
Published
21st Feb 2020 11:46am
21st Feb 2020 11:46am
Keep Love’s Candle Burning
Keep Love’s Candle Burning
Someone has left you there all alone
doesn’t even bother to pick up the phone.
No more cosy evenings in any more
and no one to welcome you at your door.
But you can find a way to get through
so don’t let love’s candle burn out on you.
It’s hard to face the future with a broken heart
but you’ll move on when you’re ready to start.
Life will slowly get better, as time goes by
and you can get through this, you just have to try
You can find love again, you know that it’s true
so don’t let love’s...
Someone has left you there all alone
doesn’t even bother to pick up the phone.
No more cosy evenings in any more
and no one to welcome you at your door.
But you can find a way to get through
so don’t let love’s candle burn out on you.
It’s hard to face the future with a broken heart
but you’ll move on when you’re ready to start.
Life will slowly get better, as time goes by
and you can get through this, you just have to try
You can find love again, you know that it’s true
so don’t let love’s...
#breakup
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