Originally posted on Coyopa : words by Tom Hirons:
I’m delighted to say that this poem is now available to buy in book form, with amazing illustrations by Rima Staines. There’s another of the illustrations at the bottom of this post. It’s printed on 100% recycled paper in the UK by a worker’s co-op. Do take…

All you ever did was lie to me You said “Forever!” Yet lacked the definition of the term All I gave up for you Desire to be perfect Gone forever – none Snake and its skin, you really worked it For once I believed the dream I held it in my hand, felt its heartbeat… Read More earth and water.

It’s funny how the light makes him animate, Makes him appear to have a shade of what’s considered a soul Painted; dressed pretty, little mannequin! Wannabe man, dressed up in gold So many times, he spun me the fairytale I’ll never hurt you, I’ll always love you, to thee I shall be true! I picked… Read More the MAN-nequin.