[William_A_Edge]

True Lies Three

As I approach the edge of the cliff
Suddenly I start to drift
Floating down as if in a dream
Toward a dark and murky stream
Dwarfs working with axe and pick
Cutting rock both thin and thick
Collected up by industrious elves
Who sort them on to slate like shelves
Pixies with clip boards looking busy
Rush around and make one dizzy
Grumpy goblins looking wise
Sit around and supervise
Amid this industrious scene
Are waiting boats upon the stream
There’s cave upon cave carved in the rock
Just like some high rise block
What is this place to where I go
I see a sign saying Baffin Blow
Stand aside a gruff voice said
If you don’t you’ll loose your head
Then a heavenly maiden supreme
Is heralded as fairy queen
All creatures bow their head to greet
One dwarf made to kneel at her feet
Off with his head the crowd does scream
Then all of a sudden I am seen
Get him, get him is the cry
I run and then I start to fly
Then to a shaft of light I flee
In an attempt to get free
Then in a sudden almighty flash
Upon the cliff top I do crash
So curious I approach the edge again
But all below is drab and plain
A deserted quarry is below
So rough and arid nothing can grow
No mention can I find of Baffin Blow
Where was this place that I did go ?

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

True Lies Two

I sat peacefully on a side chair
In silence, to free my mind for a while
I had neither drink nor drug
Yet in the calm the room began to spin
Then to sway, as if a ship in high seas
In an instance it stopped
My living room wall appeared to open
I was lifted and floated toward the wall
It became clear I was in a shaft
First of blue crystal like walls
Then of green
I was falling at a steady controlled rate
Till I reached the bottom
Here a marble like corridor
Led to a dome like room
With glittering magenta walls
Where my floating stopped
I came to rest in the centre of the room
From the opposite entrance of arched gold
Entered a woman, surrounded by an aura
She was as a goddess, in white robes
With long golden hair to her waist
Soft white complexion and blue eyes
She beckoned me to come forth
Mesmerised as if under a spell
I succumbed to her will
She seduced me, taking all that she wanted
It was an unbelievable experience
Never before have I felt so satisfied
Then I was washed by two maidens
And massaged by a dark skinned
Angelic like woman
She too took what she wanted of me
I was then returned to my living room
Via the way from whence I came
I have tried to create the situation again
But have not returned to that place
Though I have been to others
They are stories for another time

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

True Lies One

It should not have happened
But it did happen
Well I believe it did
I’m sure it did

I received a call
The lady was in distress
I have two young children
And my electric has failed

I responded as a matter of urgency
I examined the mains income
The cartridge had been removed
The metre sealed

I challenged her
You have been cut off
She sobbed and broke down
I comforted her

She told me of her partner
He was an alcoholic
Gave her no money
She rarely saw him

Feeling sorry for her
I reinstalled her electric
Breaking the law
Always a sucker for a pretty face

She was so grateful
She kissed me
I fell for her that minute
But left as I should

I sat outside in my truck
Decided to go get some food
And some wine maybe
Then I returned

I spent the night with her
Next morning I paid the bill
Got her power reinstalled legally
And bought in some supplies

The days and weeks that followed
Saw me virtually living with her
Calling each night
Eating then sleeping together

Then about three months on
I called as usual
An little old lady answered
Saying no young lady lives here

She told me she had resided here for many years
I had no argument, no proof
I apologised, but as I left
I am sure I knew the old lady

The eyes were famililiar
The shape of her face too
Where had I been
To another dimension ?

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

Waste of Life

When he walked into the room

He saw her sitting there
tried hard not to stare
so he sat in the next chair

It felt good sitting next to her

He was thinking of romance
then someone asked her to dance
had he missed his chance

He watched every move they made

In his head ,he heard alarms
she looked so settled in his arms
she was taken by his charms

They never even spoke

Never even looked at him
she stayed all night with Jim
made him feel really grim

At the end of the night

He saw them both leave
she was hanging on his sleeve
in his heart how he did grieve

He followed close behind

To the last strains of the band
but he could not understand
they were walking hand in hand

Suddenly they stopped

He pulled her into a shop door
all over her, his hands did paw
he stayed back ,he was not sure

He watched as Jim mauled her

Then Jim took a kiss
He then clenched his fist
to intervene could not resist

He pulled him off her

What are you doing she said
He punched Jim once ,he hit his head
he did not move he was dead

She called the police

He could not move
didn’t mean it ,can not prove
now he’s stuck there in a groove

Now he’s sitting on death row

It’s really very sad
for one moment he was mad
about a love he never had

by William A Edge

Author’s Comments:
“I started this but had no idea where it was going”

[William_A_Edge]

A Friend

Someone who tells the truth
even though you don’t want to hear
They say how it is
even if this forms a tear

They speak to you each day
if only to say hello
They can read your signals
when its time for them to go

They consider your feelings
by trying not to impose
They notice your hair
and the style of your clothe’s

They will not build you up
when it’s not due
When others run you down
they’ll see you through

They’ll recognise your beauty
though it’s hidden inside
Through thick and thin
they’ll stand by your side

If your really crap
a shoulder they’ll lend
That’s when you know
you have a friend

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

Week End Biker

Say what you like
When I’m on my bike
I couldn’t give a damn

With the wind in my face
I’ll pick up the pace
And I won’t get caught in a jam

When I’m on the straight
The feeling is great
Leaving the city behind

Without a care
Take in the fresh air
A wonderful way to unwind

As I reach the bend
A thrill it will send
To the hairs on the back of my neck

As I lean to the kerb
Careful not to swerve
Keeping my balance in check

When I reach my street
I’ll put up my feet
With a glass of my favorite blend

Then all through the week
My engine I’ll tweak
Ready for next week end

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

THE BALLAD OF BIRMINGHAM

Theres a place called Birmingham
that I love dearly
It nestles in the midlands as you know
Where the people speak a very funny language
They say aint and daint, woont and ere and yoh
Just to hear again the rumble of the tramcars
The buse’s as they journey on their way
To watch the liners berth at Saltley dockyard
And see the ships go down the river Rea
The breeze that blows from Summer Lane to Nechells
Are perfumed by the gas works on its course
But if the wind is in the opposite direction
You’ll maybe get a whiff of Holbrook’s sauce
And to hear again the hawkers in the Bull Ring
As they sell their ware’s from barrow and from stall
Now the buildings gone off the permit
We’ll maybe get a roof on the market hall
I have tried to show you Brum in all its glory
You know as much as me I must confess
And now I’m at the ending of my story
I’ll wish you all good night and god bless

by William A Edge
Born Small Heath 1940 now living at the Lickey Hills, SW Brum

[William_A_Edge]

The Squirrel

From branch to branch
from tree to tree
I am amazed
at the agility

Then scurry along
the top of fence
With grace and balance
of great sense

Skip across
the washing line
Not a worry
he’ll be fine

Jump down
to gable end wall
With no fear
he will not fall

Across the grass
avoiding ruts
To the place where
he stored his nuts

On hind legs
he’ll nibble and gnaw
Then forage round
to look for more

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

Felicity Pringle

There’s a girl in our village
Felicity Pringle
She’s so plain and boring
she will remain single

The girls all giggle
when she pass’es by
The boy’s never date her
they don’t even try

Then into the village
a new family came
Mr and Mrs Dawkins
and their son named Shane

Now Shane was a biker
each day could be seen
Riding with pride
his mean machine

The girls all dreamed
of riding pillion some day
They waved and hooted
when he came their way

One day by the green
was a terrible sound
One almighty bang
Shane’s engine broke down

He stood by the road side
scratching his head
What’s wrong with your bike
Felicity said

I don’t know he said
I have not a clue
My engine won’t run
I don’t know what to do

Felicity from her bag
produced some tools
And over his engine
began to drool

Half hour later
all covered in oil
She looked up at Shane
with a knowing smile

You’ll be OK now
take it for a spin
Will you come too
Shane said with a grin

Now she rides pillion
in all sorts of weather
And looks very fetching
all dressed in leather

Felicity’s the envy
of all the girls sigh’s
She also the desire
of all of the boy’s

by William A Edge

[William_A_Edge]

Felicity Pringle

There’s a girl in our village
Felicity Pringle
She’s so plain and boring
she will remain single

The girls all giggle
when she pass’es by
The boy’s never date her
they don’t even try

Then into the village
a new family came
Mr and Mrs Dawkins
and their son named Shane

Now Shane was a biker
each day could be seen
Riding with pride
his mean machine

The girls all dreamed
of riding pillion some day
They waved and hooted
when he came their way

One day by the green
was a terrible sound
One almighty bang
Shane’s engine broke down

He stood by the road side
scratching his head
What’s wrong with your bike
Felicity said

I don’t know he said
I have not a clue
My engine won’t run
I don’t know what to do

Felicity from her bag
produced some tools
And over his engine
began to drool

Half hour later
all covered in oil
She looked up at Shane
with a knowing smile

You’ll be OK now
take it for a spin
Will you come too
Shane said with a grin

Now she rides pillion
in all sorts of weather
And looks very fetching
all dressed in leather

Felicity’s the envy
of all the girls sigh’s
She also the desire
of all of the boy’s

by William A Edge

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