Make no reproach
as you there approach
for I am rather here
than anywhere
If any tine you join me here
Then this verse gives appreciation
Of much enjoyment by this addition
If I am lately gone from here
And you for comfort wander there
Or any of our favourite places
Then these few lines take through their paces
And for each good time or day
Let each moment happy wipe the tear away
And so grief is staged
Denying and in my present dream
Soft kiss
So loving
So giving
Sometimes is all that keeps me going
No anger for me rather at when this kiss cannot prevent “I’ve had enough of this”
Here stomach tightening
loss of guilt
much more frightening
Only past bargains met by her so well
As so will I always tell
Aacceptance only just accepted
Total no longer claiming
Just in part remaining
On apt occasion wrenches back
To past joy of my persuasion
And having paid my due
Recalling love, humour, joy, déjà vu
I know that a philosophy should be objective but I suspect that it rarely is. Something of the philosopher must break through. Certainly one of the greatest philosophies lasting and relevant over nearly 2000 years is proof of this even if the student is not religious or belong to the Christian faith. It therefore seems correct to describe where my particular views philosophical or political are coming from.
My upbringing was in a Christian household or at least one in which Christian values were upheld. I attended and taught at Sunday school and church youth club leader was attempted. My ability to lead any of the same particularly those of the similar age and disposition as myself was of course tested to destruction.
On reflection I have to accept that the church congregation were very tolorent of the young. As young as twelve or thirteen they discussed any questions or topics I raised in bible class except on one occaision when in all innocence I asked wether it would be reasonable to assume that socialism was the only Christian way forward. This enquiry was briskly pushed aside.
Thus it was learnt very early that what might be well intended is not always politic. In the saloon bar of course religion and politics are usually the only subjects raised once inhibitions decrease hence the occasional fracas.
Socialism and the Labour party were closely allied in those times and it should come as no great surprise that my dad standing as labour party counceller In the Chislehurst and Sidcup ward, rather than Osbourne being given chancellor of the exchequer, is my definition of a hospital pass.
Never frightened of public comment it was outside our house on V E day that a broken chamber pot was hung with the placard “Jerry cracked at last”. It is the fact that now the public display would have led to prosecution or persecution that causes me to worry.
At election times both parents would be discussing results of various canvasses they had done and what the weather might be like. Apparanly this was critical since “they” had cars ensuring voting where our lot were pedestrian. It is no wonder then that my views were very much socialistic until reaching maturity when, of course, responsibility and realisable dreams came my way. I have voted conservative, (or Tory being the closest to it), ever since
It is hoped that the above accounts in part for my political views and the bias present now in any writings. Although upbringimg or influences of family are important the greatest influence for me has been the marriage to Julie for 60 years and my resultant family; 3 children down to 8 great granchildren and one greatgrandaughter. Over this period of 60 years the persistant failure of the labour party, interlectual elite, and genually well intentioned M P’s to come up with policies that protect our way of life, keep with past obligations, and act in families best interests etc has developed into something that is accepted as reasonable.
it was this, that drove both Julie and myself away from having any interest in politics except of course to suffer and bemoan the constant string of broken promises and lack, particularly by the E U, of any vestage of pragmatism. It seemed to us that this gathering were completely unaware that this removal of free speech and the introduction of laws to facilitate completely well intended reform for the “common good” could result in “Herr J Bull” ; bearing in mind humanities common drives.
These philosophies and political ideas I have thought of independently. I have to accept of course that they will not be unique.. Throughout history intelects greater than mine will have considered the ideas I ponder on and will have come to brilliant conclusions that either coincide with mine or invalidate them. I first discovered that this ante- plaguerism. was going on ,and has been for a considerable time, when Smith ventured back a considerable time to observe a French guy copying (all my thoughts on socialism that I had as a young man) and carrying on about contracts. I have checked up on this practice and am informed that according to the Russians they do not suffer from this. I would fancy the Chinese, Indian or Sumarian writers to be contestants to this claim but I definitely will continue to suffer from this practice
So much then for the wrinkley’s rant and on to yet more well intentioned stuff !! If the above has not been enough suffering then read more once grey stuff is re- oiled with the wet stuff
The observation site had been sought for by Smith ever since arriving in this part of the country. They were rare and required that he be in position prior to his quarry that usually arrived early morning. He had chosen a shaded corner in case he was spotted and approached for help out of the tragic entanglement.
He switched on the recorder to catch the frantic call of the male of the species “Ham y Huevous” on discovering the café did not do full English., To his credit the male had attempted to enter into the spirit of the holiday whereas the female of the species having repeated the request many times with ever increasing volume sank back with the comment “I’ve been coming here for 20 years. You’ d think they would understand beans on toast by now”. Sr Smith switched of his recorder satisfied he could now satisfactorily complete the somewhat pithy article to the Torrevieja Times
Rather like the impressionist lot, with their painting, I shall start a new school of writing for ever known as “The Cryptics”. Being a school suits the general strategy for I will be rubbing shoulders with intellect greater than my own. Our writings will usually be found next to the crosswords (“Times main” or “coffee time”) according to intellect of member.
I shall seek to introduce new words into the Oxford dictionary. The first of which is “Qoop”
((Writings & Such 1, (QOOP a)))
I shall introduce “Sensible Smith”. In fact he introduced himself during the lead up to the election following the departure of P.M. Blair to his oil wells. I had to admire how well he stood up to the enormous amount of QOOp, fed to him and was inspired or driven to write ” the political puzzle” short story.
Smith will be used throughout my writings and the reader should be aware that I made him independent of space and time to more easily illustrate opinions, political views, comments etc. . . . Gender being thought a freedom too far…
Finally, (at least for the present), I shall campaign on behalf of the electorate with a new political party. We are of course all familiar with the majority one “None of the above”. I believe the “Us” party is far more inclusive, gaining more (keyword) popularity, and due to the alphabetical listing of parties gives a conundrum for Cryptics
The list of NEW POSTS for this blog follows on menu.
(To be read with attitude colonial)
When leaving Heathrow it was foggy. Not enough to delay the flight but enough to remind Sensible of an old attitude. This. now developing as the new one, being illustrated by the headliner “Europe isolated from UK”.
He was leaving for Beijing. (Peking for the pre-Raphaelites), where he was to meet his friend, Lo. They had met in University and maintained their friendship ever since.
Lo had similar feelings of pride for kith, kin and country as Smith and found Smith’s jocular and adversarial style of conversation intriguing. Their ensuing repartee gave Lo a chance to develop one of his own; outshining Smith’s and thus scoring many a point against his friend in their battle of one-upmanship.
Lo, his friendship with Smith having given him a good grounding, was succeeding as a diplomat and had been appointed ambassador to Iran. He was to call in to his counterparts in Japan and then the U.S on the way to his new posting.
On exiting the arrivals lounge Smith saw the welcoming placard, “SMITH ESQ”.
It might be thought by casual observer that Chinese politness was at its usual best. Smith however knew quite well that, never losing a chance to gain a brownie point, Lo had been unable to resist referring to his friend’s status as failed M P candidate.
Smith, having finally convinced the driver that he, rather than Mr ESQ, was the expected pick up, was driven to Lo’s hotel vowing to get honours even.
When referring to the hotel as Lo’s it should not be thought that Lo owned same. It could easily be assumed so since his government had reserved the whole first floor. The left hand side being for Lo and guests.
The “unrooming” of some British service engineers in the process had ensured protestations of the distinctly undiplomatic kind.
Forceful and explicit though these were, the “Brits” had been housed in the floor above Lo’s , rather than prison or expulsion, entirely due to his friends enduring knowledge of the vernacular and considerable influence with the authorities.
Thinking, that his domestic government would have had a more even handed approach in the first place, and distracted by the noise of raucous celebration above, he had wandered down the hall, passing five doors, before realising he had just passed the door of Lo’s room bearing sign “Ambassador Lo”.
The door was opened by a man in the usual dark suit with Lo in deep conversation on the phone at the end of the short hall.
Smith was a little distracted by the ornate decoration of door and room and was dreaming up a telling comment on this ostentation when he thought he heard Lo say that America had gone west. Hoping to regain some points he intimated that, whilst agreeing that the US had suffered some sort of economic downturn, cowboys being limited to the English building and motor repair trades, such comments were not suited to a genuine diplomatic ambassador.Lo in answer explained that Smith had misheard. He was referring to “going to the West”, namely America, Europe, etc and claimed one more point to his tally due to Smith’s “undiplomatic” error.
Smith, ignoring this rather thin explanation and hoping to still regain some brownie points, resorted to humour to recover the situation, remarking that if his friend were going to the west to reach the U.S that would make Europe and the UK the Far East. Whilst England might compromise to gain position he couldn’t see the French doing it. Far more accurate, he said, that Lo, insisting his country *be in central position”, should make the US the Far East. Further, (Smith then got in his punch line), he felt, that in either designated direction, his friend, as ambassador to the Middle East, would, very quickly, be out of his depth.
Lo was ordering room service at the time so Smith was unable to be certain his friends simulated laughter was due to his humour immediately, but, as their conversation over the resultant wine and dinner progressed, it was obvious it had.
Lo riposted he would resolve either situation by taking several deep breathes before entering.
Always difficult to get past Lo’s inscrutability sighed.
SmithClues for the ultimate crossword are:-
What is Lo’s room number?
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