An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details The next day I went to see Benny, who lived a few doors down from our house. He answered the door in his pyjamas, and didn’t look well. ‘Are ya coming out Benny?’ I asked. ‘I can’t Fish, I’m made up with cold. Mum said I’ve got to go back to bed. Do ya want the paper round job?’ ‘Yeah I do … [Read more...] about BENNY’S PAPER ROUND
Archives for August 2019
TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC
An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details After spending at least four hours in the park, it was now getting really cold and I was hungry. I’d been sat on the bench for some of the time, going through endless scenarios in my head, most of which made me feel sick to my stomach. I knew I was in for a rough time, especially from dad, and … [Read more...] about TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC
PSYCHO SID
An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details By the time the electric man came to empty the money box, there was only a few quid in there. I knew for certain I would be in big trouble, which is why I legged it to the park, before dad got hold of me. Over a six week period, I’d stolen well over twenty quid, and would now have to suffer the … [Read more...] about PSYCHO SID
THE OPERATION BEGINS
An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Goody had let me practice many times on his electric meter, until I was confident enough to go it alone. I’d been carefully planning things for the past few weeks, and now it was time to put the plan into action. It had to be carried out in the early morning, when everyone was in bed asleep. I … [Read more...] about THE OPERATION BEGINS
TIME HAS RUN OUT
An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Some of the shoes in the cupboard must be at least fifteen years old. There’s also my very first pair of football boots, with all the rubber studs worn down to nothing. There are endless pairs of slippers, countless wellies, and even an odd looking pair of ski boots belonging to our Debra, … [Read more...] about TIME HAS RUN OUT
OUR SHARON’S 18TH
An Extract From The Book: Fish - Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush.Book Details I was sat about halfway up the stairs feeling physically sick. I was also sweating like a pig. ‘Guilt Sweat’ is what Gran would call it. I was about to be hung, drawn and quartered. That’s slightly over the top, but I think you get the picture. It was the moment I’d been dreading for weeks. I’d … [Read more...] about OUR SHARON’S 18TH
What Do You Think Happened
What do you think happened to Mr Blyth Who lost control after his mother died What do you think happened to Mrs Penn Who had an affair and was never seen again What do you think happened to Jimmy Cope Who lived on credit never worked and smoked dope What do you think happened to dear old Kitty Who was bullied at school for being too pretty What do you think happened to Jack … [Read more...] about What Do You Think Happened
Problem Reaction Solution
Step by step they dismantle freedom Rehearsing the terror after dark When everyone believes the story told And questions nothing it’s a walk in the park Problem Reaction Solution As easy as one two three Watch the drama unfold See your lives controlled On your fifty inch colour tv It’s like turkeys voting for Christmas That’s how docile man has become Football and beer a … [Read more...] about Problem Reaction Solution
Another Depressing Visiting Day
I’m off to the hospital to see my dad He’s on B ward second floor He has dementia he thinks he’s at home He talks endlessly about the war All I can do is be there for him And offer my love and affection I get very upset when he starts to cry I can’t give him much help or protection I see in his eyes he’s lost and alone Unable to regain his sanity He sits there confused … [Read more...] about Another Depressing Visiting Day
Cast Your Net
Convince the people they are helpless Then you hold the reins Choose your path of fear and resentment Inflict the aches and pains Condemn the ones with all the wealth The driven and the clever Are they the reason for your pain And not your lack of endeavour Tax and debt slaves march in line Towards the burning fire The red flag fades into the night Then seeps into the … [Read more...] about Cast Your Net
Still No Wiser
Just when you think you finally know Something comes along and spoils the show The never ending cycle you’re up then down One minute you’re a hero the next a clown You spend all your time trying to work it out On Monday you’re enlightened on Tuesday in doubt Then Wednesday reveals even more confusion Thursday and Friday turns to disillusion You take a break from the Saturday … [Read more...] about Still No Wiser
My Uncle James
I came across a photo At my mother’s house today My blood turned icy cold As I remembered that fatal day It was a photo of my family At a birthday celebration But that all changed when my uncle died Then came the revelation He’d been abusing my little sister When she was only six She’d kept it hidden for all these years It made us all feel sick It all came out when she broke … [Read more...] about My Uncle James
The Golden Flower
Take a taste from the golden flower Succulent nectar superpower Safe and warm back to the womb Magical content beautiful bloom Rest in peace with no more pain Nothing to defend feel no shame Death is constant floating around Relying on nothing no scent or sound Struggle through life it’s your choice No one is a victim use your voice Don’t back down retreat or delay Choose … [Read more...] about The Golden Flower
How Beautiful My Snowflake
Hundreds of Thousands of snowflakes descend They fall without menace never questioning the end So pure and so virgin never touched or controlled How beautiful my snowflake so warm yet so cold I stand there in silence so peaceful and calm They land on my body full of character and charm Everyone is unique so precious and dear In a world that’s so bleak it’s a blessing to be … [Read more...] about How Beautiful My Snowflake
The Magnificent Magpie
The magnificent magpie confident and strong Watching from the highest point casually in song Eyes like telescopes in and out for food At times superstitious sometimes misconstrued On the go spread-eagled gliding at ease Following on instinct at one with the breeze Prominent and purposeful as cool as you like Sometimes cruel and violent but always a delight Some say you are … [Read more...] about The Magnificent Magpie
Angry Dad
Angry dad is extremely mad He can no longer see his children The secret courts have made sure of that He’s treated like a common criminal He loves his kids with all his heart But that seems to count for nothing He’s seen as a threat with his political views Both he and his children are suffering Simon six Emily three Cry every night at home They don’t understand why daddy has … [Read more...] about Angry Dad