by Bilal Saloo
I was once asked to write an essay on the one thing that defines us,
and if we should include those that put the milk in first, Continue reading “‘Titles Are Hard’”
The Heart of Community
by Tahera Mayat
What makes a community?
Is it the spirit of people?
Is it the buildings
Or the regular gatherings? Continue reading “The Heart of Community”
I Can Vote In A Government
Torrents of abuse
Flash in the battles of parliament
Cheap kicks and jibes
In the playground of masters
The playing fields for cameras
Recording nonsensical behaviour
Smirks in suits
Whilst the public struggle for a crust Continue reading “I Can Vote In A Government”
The Office Black Hole Floor
Lose a nose stud or two
Where does it go
The office black hole floor Continue reading “The Office Black Hole Floor”
Run For Jo
Climb to the attic, dust off the chest
Rummage to find my old running vest
Dig down further, I know I’ll find
My canvas Dunlops from ’89
Good To Be Busy?
by Tahera Mayat
Scribbling away, losing track of time
Then I hear the library clock chime
Must dash, I’ve got a train to catch!
Get to the door, undo the latch
Mills and Hills
Defiant by verdant hills
moribund in smoke darkened majesty
chimney stack piercing a violet stained sky. Continue reading “Mills and Hills”
The Cherished Town Library
Across the square of towns old-gold
A stroll up steps to Carnegie’s soul
A caressing hand on door-frame-wood
Graced by an awe as truly one should
Batley Food Bank
Beyond the back of Square’s town hall
Lies a vault of precious haul
A bank that deals not in silver nor gold
But a commodity priceless from times of old Continue reading “Batley Food Bank”
My Batley
by Anas Daji
My home town, my beautiful town
The special place where I was born
Where I learned to tell the truth
Where I learned to love the world