You’re not qualified enough
by your distrust of cocaine
and an ageing disinterest
in disreputable bedrooms
Stay in – keep it straight
and look after your kids –
make sure good things
happen on time for them
whilst others party
wearing white moustaches –
All those kissing cousins
bringing elephants into
relatives’ sitting rooms –
ones already disturbed
by dementia’s whisking
of related recollections
You will find a distance
in your moved-to postcode –
in new waiting rooms –
and by flexing your dignity
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Mike Bell's expanding collection of poems is his ongoing response to actual moments – conjured memories – and a fearful future.
His ambition is to publish 10,000 poems, and then take a nap.
His writing continues to be reproduced in various formats and journals – he also throws himself out there in occasional readings – open mics and poetry sessions – when his body is willing.
Mike Bell is found working for money as a freelance set designer.
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