3942 - It noh funny

A long and tiring day, up at seven
To catch the train to Telford. On that train
I wrote comedy about the election
Not about Brexit, leave or to remain
That's done, so last year, so trying to explain
The foibles of May and Corbyn, with wigs
May's quivering lips and jaw. Gave me a pain
When I did it, how does she do it? Big
Political question, that, but the gig
Didn't provide many laughs. I'm strugglin'
With that material, cos most would complain
It isn't funny, cos it's depending
On their current affairs knowledge, but then
If they don't have it, it just fails again!

3941 - Acts of the prepostrles

Got wet a lot, it's one of those days here
In Manchester, though we have had some sun
Recently. After work, acting class, where
I regressed to a time when I was stunned
Like on a shrink's couch, mentally returned
To a long-lost time of trauma, back in
The 90s in a pub where I felt spurned
Enough of that, don't want to share, keeping
It private, sorry, humiliating
Was disappointed later on, through fear
Or ignorance of technique, I began
But cut it short. The coach said continuing
Would have been OK, s'pose that's good if there
Was some drama created. All good fun!

3940 - The Salford Stroll

I stayed in mainly, but went for a walk
Round Lower Broughton, Salford, not too far
But unfamiliar territory to stalk
Some of it by the Irwell's side, river
Boundary between Salford and Manchester
But here, in new, old Salford, in the sun
Old shops, bingo halls, parks, kids playing there
Coffee shops about to close - I'll go some
Other day, maybe. Trying to overcome
Mental lethargy, grow green shoots to stalks
How to close my act in London? Before
Bed last night, saw more horror, in London
This time. Meanwhile tonight, Liam Gallagher
Coldplay, Ariana Grande, all pop stars

3939 - Hard talk

A nice relaxing Saturday, staying in
Cos Josephine's researching a debate
For next week at school. She's being Corbyn
Or just the local Labour candidate
What an honour! So to help her do great
I suggested a few things she could read
The manifestos to defend or slate
And today, sent some Facebook links that need
To be read by Labour supporters, feed
Her arguments, hopefully help her win
Which will be tough in such a Tory seat
Good luck, little Jo! Used my credit card
To book a room in Barcelona. Fine
Building, Richard Rodgers designed. Can't wait!

3938 - It was 50 years ago today

Rain in the morning, but not too heavy
Not many of us in. Well, it's half-term
And Friday too. After work, went to see
A Beatles documentary. True to form
I took the opportunity, my turn
To ask the director a great question
Or comment, to whit, it's not just Lennon
Who made them tick - no, Macca was the one
The main leader who took them towards art
That was reflected in the film, I thought
And complicated him most liberally
Another election debate, back home
May, Theresa, and Corbyn, Jeremy
Again, Corbyn seemed the victor, I thought

Fri 2 June 17

3937 - Yesterday and today

A warm day, a long day in the office
Didn't get out of there til 6:20
A uke session playing along to Yes
Fragile and Close To The Edge - 70s
Classic albums from my childhood, you see
Played intensely, developing hunger
And tiredness too. Then, on the BBC
News, Trump was announcing America
Would pull out of the climate change Paris
Agreement of 2015 that we
All thought was a hopeful step forward, a
Positive thing, now including China
I'll watch Question Time tonight, because this
Is nearing election time, finally

Thur 1 June 17

3936 - Come to the cabaret

I missed the TV election debate
Because I went to Chancers' Cabaret
In Whalley Range where I performed of late
I met Louis, heard what he had to say
He's considering next time doing comedy
Chip off the old block, hurrah and hooray
So pleased his confidence is so high they
Didn't put him off tonight, no siree
The Baxter kids, they know their comedy
I'm home now, and it's still not very late
Let's see right now what the news has to say
About that debate... Corbyn's money tree
The Tories are panicking, not so great
Or strong and stable. Come, election day!

Wed 31 May 17