Poetry from below the Glass Floor. Challenging the culture that sees humans as objects to be owned.
Category: Humanity
Spirit Of God
Readers we've made it to Tuesday which can only mean one thing. Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge at the GoDogGoCafe. This week the challenge is to write a poem containing the words "if we never". I strongly encourage you to check out this online cafe, the dont bite. My poem is titled Spirit of God I'll … Continue reading Spirit Of God
Black Lives Matter
Readers it goes without saying that black lives matter. Every live matters but as the world erupts in violence both in the streets and online, the violence hurts my soul. Readers statistics are being taken off-line only one view point is allowed. Barred for paying for shopping #BlackLivesMatter Which Lives Matter? Black lives matter, It … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
On Our Knees
Readers we live in strange times. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling there is more to the coronavirus outbreak than meets the eyes. The whole world is on its knees but in different ways. I'm pretty sure that you my good readers are with me on our knees praying for an end to the … Continue reading On Our Knees
SORRY
Brittainia Sorry they say it is the hardest wordAnd I can really and truly I say it isIt starts with the massiveSsss of ShameFollowed closely OhhhhAnd R of realisationNext the R of realityAs you check that yesIt really is a word you need to sayBut what have you done wrongWell?!!PauseAs shame crimsons my faceIt's my … Continue reading SORRY
Concerning Graffiti
This post is about some concerning graffiti. Readers I need to warn you this post may trigger an emotional response in you. I've thought long and hard about writing this and feel I must. Please don't read it OR click on the hyperlinks if you don't feel strong enough. I hope I'm worrying about nothing … Continue reading Concerning Graffiti
War on Normal Life
How do we stay focused when the world around us is falling apart? Regular readers may remember the commitment I made last week to the Tuesday Writing Prompt kindly given by the GoDogGoCafe. To be honest with Coronavirus pandemonium pandemic paranoia I almost forgot. Seems there a war on Normal Life going on alongside the … Continue reading War on Normal Life
A Civil Matter
UPDATE!!!!! This is a quick update. I am definately no longer banned from the Thistles Centre Stirling in fact, to use the mangers words "Your becoming part of the community". The shopping centre have seen past the stereotype and realised I'm just a human being who has hit hard times. Managers Invite He asked me … Continue reading A Civil Matter
A Woman’s Voice
Homelessness in Manchester It's International Women's Day and I'm writing this post because R, a lady rough sleeping in Manchester asked me to. I met R along with 2 of her friends V and B. Both R and V are women, I've shortened the names as I know how dangerous speaking out can be. This … Continue reading A Woman’s Voice
Fakes and Thieves
This morning I'm smiling actually I'm laughing my head off. My Higher Power has decided enough is enough and let me know exactly who is keeping me homeless on the streets. Too many fakes and thieves about apparently. So without further ado I'll let you play the Spot the Social Worker game with me. Cumbria, … Continue reading Fakes and Thieves