Tony Frobisher
The Boy Who Dreamed
The Boy Who Dreamed The boy who dreamed of mountains, To stand on snowy summits high To touch the gathered clouds and gently stroke the...
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Tony Frobisher
Feb 24, 20211 min read
The Cliffs Are Not White
The Cliffs Are Not White The cliffs are not white. Do not let them deceive you. No, the cliffs are not white. We watch their towering...
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Tony Frobisher
Feb 19, 20213 min read
The Pier, The Gulls and The Penny Falls
The Pier, The Gulls and The Penny Falls It was a summer of warmth and sadness, Where the sun beat in cloudless skies. While the wind...
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Tony Frobisher
Feb 15, 20212 min read
She Was Ma' Nana
She Was Ma’ Nana L-R Me, Nana, my brother Stuart She was ma' Nana. Bessie. Blessed with the warmest heart. Kindness she poured into every...
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Tony Frobisher
Feb 6, 20215 min read
Memories of a 10 Year Old Boy
Memories of a 10 Year Old Boy I'm 10 years old, breathing in the harbour. A mix of sea salted air, diesel and body odour. A crush in the...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 30, 20201 min read
Why
Why? Why does the wind whisper your name? Why does the sun mirror your smile? Why does the sea shimmer like your soul? Why does the moon...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Clocks- Turned Back
Clocks - Turned Back I'm turning the clocks Back to 2014. Turning them back To what might have been. The world was different, Brexit...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Railway Mask
Railway Mask All aboard The Mask Express Destination Normality Calling at Social Distancing, Work-From-Home & Track-Trace&Test All aboard...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20201 min read
The Last Time I Shook Hands
The Last Time I Shook Hands The last time I shook hands, The smiles weren't hidden. The eyes looked without fear. The distance between us...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Momentary Silence
Silence always brings thoughts and memories. #memories #silence #childloss #bereavement
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20202 min read
The Seats Are Empty
The Seats Are Empty The seats are empty. The 10:08 to London. Grey-upholstered comfort Extra clean and disinfected as The train,...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 24, 20204 min read
A Sea of Tea
Fingers touching The source of Hope and dread Life and death I cup the water Cold and foaming In my dirt creased palm A hand that once...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 23, 20201 min read
A Poem Saved Me
A Poem Saved Me The page lay blank Wordless, muted. The ink dried to black dust. Write, just write. Your tears are ink filled, Black...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 23, 20204 min read
A Cuppy Tea By The Sea
A Cuppy Tea By The Sea I sit by the sea, Wave aged, salt-stained. Talking to the pebbles, Each a long time friend. The spray coats me...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 23, 20202 min read
TEFL
TEFL Teaching English as a Forgotten Language (I was a teacher once...and I miss it) I miss the sounds of walking to work and talking to...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Monday
Monday Monday, someday in-a-fug-day need-a-hug-day stay-in-bed-snug as-a-bug-in-a-rug-day down-in-the-dumps-club-day But not-today...
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Tony Frobisher
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Let The Acorns Grow
Let The Acorns Grow (For Acorns Children's Hospice) And when all our hopes were dashed And no comfort could be found, The earth once more...
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Tony Frobisher
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Hope's Colour
Hope's Colour I saw the sun rise. Night burnt as colour returned. Morning painted hope. #sunrise #hope #positivity #haiku
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Tony Frobisher
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Old Eyes
Old Eyes The old man lent me his eyes, Cataract clouds, yet behind the milky hue Lay the memories and wisdom of life. The clarity &...
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Tony Frobisher
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Sea Fearing
Sea Fearing Fearing every wave, The swell, a watery grave. Dinghies and destinies. Salt water stings, Whimpers and screams join The cruel...
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