3818 - Bladder sonnet

A fun and efficient work day, I think
Out for lunch at Bill's, had a minute steak
Others were envious but the other things
Looked tasty too. Messaged Jenny then broke
Off to do comedy, and a few folk
Turned up, despite the rainy Manc weather
Now I'm back, and again it's the text speak
Inevitably, it's late night Stella
My typing of this sonnet and bladder
Are in conflict right now, because the drink
Is affecting me, and it's hard to take
When you need a piss. What's the girl chatter
Now? Good banter goin on, midst the clink
Of wine glasses I suspect. Toilet break!

3817 - Pillow talk

Late night in Liverpool and downed Stella
Back home, bed around 2:30, alarm
Set for 6am, head raised from pillow
And out the door without breakfast, the aim
To make that early Piccadilly train
To London with workmates. Sat by Emma
Going and returning, so can't complain
A somewhat boring series of talks there
Near Euston Station in Euston Tower
No coffee was provided - how silly
Luckily I could get water and some
Cordial with it. All I can do is stare
Foolishly at the computer - hello
Bed, think I'll go there soon, tired but warm

3816 - Liver fool part 9

What a great night at the Hot Water club
In Liverpool, Seel Street to be precise
It re-establishes your faith in love
As does Jenny's efforts to now be nice
What's happening, why is everyone so nice?
The reason is, I think, I've been through shit
And can relate, somehow, through the device
Of social relations, see thru bullshit
And even social awkwardness, that it
Is all a struggle for love. I can move
People cos I've been rejected, not nice
But I'm a nice person, I care and it
Counts for a lot when you then move above
And beyond isolation. Sunny skies!

3815 - The end of the affair

Broke up with Jenny, messaged her last night
More endless accusations and insults
I could no longer be bothered to fight
I felt there would be no good end result
This afternoon in Starbucks with cups full
Read her latest reply, still negative
And full of denial of any guilt
I ended it amicably to give
Us both our self-respect back and to move
On. Another girlfriend maybe in sight?
A nice day with Josie trying to find belts
Got one in Debenhams. Finally I have
A travel book for Israel to excite
Me and enable planning for April

3814 - Mexican chilly

Did lots at work, and didn't leave til six
Forgot Vee had moved, turned up at her old
Flat, waited for the Uber taxi, picked
It up on Dale Street, ride to Ritz for old
Morrissey songs by Mexrissey, this cold
Northern city hosting a Mexican
Smiths and Mozza covers band that had sold
Out the Ritz, where the Smiths played early on
They didn't mention Trump, but got cheers when
They said they were Mexican! Politics!
With Vee I had fun spotting songs we rolled
Up to see played live in the 80s in
The Free Trade Hall, recorded by me with
A small tape recorder I had concealed!

3813 - Trumpton DC

Very tired after last night's gig and late
Night drinks. Fun day at work, but now I need
An early night, need to regenerate
Might play the uke later but am a weed
Right now, no energy left, no indeed
Everybody's talkin' 'bout Trump it seems
Is it hubris, maybe, or simply greed?
Is it nationalism, or some isms
Even more right wing? Are these just pipe dreams
Of his, or will they happen? Love or hate
Him, he's big news, his is the big buzz feed
Politics is interesting, with the themes
Of climate, trade deals, jobs, and immigrate
(Or not). Let's wait, will the smoke soon have cleared?

3812 - Whalley Strange

Good day at work, good comedy gig at
Rowan Lodge, Carlton Road in Whalley Range
I've always enjoyed Whalley Range, a spot
With a unique friendly vibe, slightly strange
But I fit in there quite well, I'm deranged
Enough, it's no problem, take anything
You can, build confidence, lay yourself plain
In front of them, especially when you sing
The uke went well, even the solo in
The middle of I Want To Break Wind - that
Sounded pretty good to me, the danger
Of attempting musicianship, playing
Pure notes, home practice, it paid off at last
I look forward to future gigs arranged