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John Trainor

John Trainor

The wronged wife.

Did you see?
In her eyes,
That sparkle?
 
I think she knew you once,
 
Or twice!
 
And yet, did not know you!
 
For, in truth,
                       I
                        Know
                            You!
 
And my eyes are dull!

(1986)

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Losing

I can’t save you from your pain, I can’t save you from your pain. If I could, I would. But I can’t save you from your pa…
Hunting for fire dragons in the park

Crisp cold crunch of boots through… Silent, skeletal trees, hiding lit… Yet, you must watch for movement i… For fire dragons can sleep in stea… Still.
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Ode to an old man

Christs day is here, You’re sitting alone. No presents or cards, The loved ones all gone, It’s the most wonderful time of th…
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Mothers Day

I lost my mum when I was 6! I was a careless lad, For at this age I did not realise… It strikes me strange to have one… This wonderous woman we all have w…
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Why write?

Do I write my poems and prose and… Cowardly! Do I publish them and say, "this… How indulgent! Do I say nothing?
Which Witch is Which?

I remember You, Your gutsy laugh, Your smile. The way you read the world, people… The jokes.
Drunken Poetry

I’ll write some drunken poetry, It may not even rhyme. It doesn’t rhyme. It’s not even poetry. You soft lad!
Love is?

Nobody loves you. They say that they love you. Love you. Love you. But you can’t hear!
Free Child

I don’t care, What you say. Your words mean nothing, Any more. You try to say,
Holiday in France

I want to smoke Gitanes. I hate the smell of smoke! I ache to light Gauloises And cough and wretch and choke. I want to watch the world pass by
The Bond

The bond that was broken cannot be… whilst you wax bitter in your shel… But I can see more to this love a… Let our love live again. Let our love live again.
Lighten up

You cannot live your life in fear! Each moment missed as looking here… You watch your step; diet; drinkin… Mind your manners; Ps and Qs. Wakeful worry of what might or mig…
One Last Try

I didn’t set out to hurt you, I w… I’ll probably always love you anyh… You said that you’d never leave me… Then in the space of one weekend y… I know you’ve got someone else now…
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Nowhere

Where are you going? Eyes of blue. With your car crash of a life. Displayed for all the world to see… Bloated face and gut.
Why did I say goodbye?

I choose to explain, Before I leave you, Again. That the warmth, Of your heart,
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