November 28th

And so I'm back at the scene of the crime

where I began my challenge of rhyme

It's here where just a small idea

Led to spoiling the best part of a year

Where's the year gone all bright and glossy

All my moneys been spent on coffee

It's only served to make my brain ache

The coffee didn't even keep me awake

The different flavours I have tasted

The countless hours I have wasted

I didn't see it coming, but they saw me

Buy 9 drinks and get the tenth one free

Skinny frappachino, chai tea mocha

I'm forgetting how to talk proper

so when my mind needs to deliberate

I head to the place that's become favourite

when I know my writing is pending

I look for esquires and follow the penguin

It's a nicer place to waste my time

And so I'm back at the scene of the crime

November 27th

Christmas is coming the turkeys getting scared

As jingle bells ring and happiness is declared

The food is bought with most over shopping

Awaiting full bellies and empty stockings

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

This was Christmas growing up in my house

Annual pictures of happy son and daughter

A bottle of ginger ale, bitter lemon and tonic water

Ferrero rocher and sugared almonds

Christmas jumpers worn by Noel Edmonds

Same films on, video set to record

A beautifully stocked and decorated sideboard

Endless booze bottles took up all the space

No one invited but it was 'just in case'

Mothers been up and cooking since dawn

Slaving over starters of avocado and prawn

Into the lounge in full Ellis styles

Presents stacked into individual piles

Taking turns to open presents

Family feeling burning incandescent

Eating and drinking too many calories

These are still my greatest memories

Christmas day over, but there is no sorrow

do it all again with the Carrolls tomorrow

November 26th

Ah routine, how are you, its been a while

Quickly dropped back into the old style

But this time different, I'm focused and steady

And for the next step, I'm getting ready

As one year closes, up opens another

And I edge closer to the back cover

Nearly there, you get the hint

It was a marathon, not a sprint

I can take time out to thanks my supporters

To my Wife at 'Gav' headquarters

You give me the strength for succeeding

Lending eye and ear to proof reading

You are my light, my shining sun

A part of you appears in every one

You are a helpful daily editor

And a great idea barometer

Thanks to my parents, from you son

Cos Dave 'likes' every single one

November 25th

No more dollars, no more high rise

But through the buildings I can see the skies

No more New York no more tourists

No more walking through the people forests

No more time being a day dreamer

No more thinking that the grass is greener

We had our holiday we've had our fun

it's time to finish what's been left undone

Time to seize opportunities

and engage again with superfluity

Climb back up upon my horse

put the writing back on course

I've got more reasons for my rhyme

and now it is 'can do' time

This at first was inconceivable

No its becoming tangibly achievable

It's fraternal now, it's not just me

I've got readers reading in Germany

Thank you for reading, I'm suitably impressed

I'll buy you a stein at the next Oktoberfest

November 24th

Nowhere does Christmas like New York

They light the lights and pop the cork

Each building is more magnificent

The brighter the lights the less efficient

But no one seems to bat an eye

Except the stopping passers by

Trees and windows full of swank

8 foot soldiers outside a bank

Even the corporate trucks and cars

Are decorated with snow and stars

And for the intrepid Jewish explorer

You'll find the occasional menorah

The outsides of Macy's and Bloomingdales

both have their special window trails

Thy incorporate a Christmas mantra

And people pay and queue for Santa

Back in the UK it's a bit of a flop

How will Santa know where to stop

New York has decked the halls with holly

And it tis the season to feel jolly

November 23rd

The realignment of paths diversed
The difficulties of roads traversed
A realisation of a frienships worth
Rekindled with a song
I used to see you on a day to day basis
Unified by our remote oasis
We sat still but travellers places
Buddy it's been too long
When we meet it will be like then
We were just boys but now were men
Take no time to get back again
Happily turn back the page
Been waiting to see you today
To talk of memories of our yesterday
Grown up in that child-like way
Good friend never age
Nothing fills me with more pride
Than when strangers positively collide
the inner talent drawn outside
No reasons, its just because
And so I travel through waterloo
compelled by memories of you
Jumping in our kangaroo
Just great is how it was

November 22nd

I've walked along the Hudson

I've seen the lights on Broadway

I've seen yellow cabs by the dozen

I've opened up the New York doorway

I've waited wished and wanted

To see your sky rise blocks

and now my dreams are haunted

And I don't want that feeling to stop

New York I kept you waiting

A diamond that rose from the sea

Now, New York and I are dating

I hope that New York loves me

I've toured around your well know sights

I've explored your concrete jungle

I've stood upon your highest heights

and felt so lucky and humble

I have been there, I did explore

I would like the clocks to rewind

I might not be in New York any more

But New York is forever in my mind