Some like to get down and dirty. For others, it’s simply dirty.

 

I love this one. I hope you do too.

The differences...

Light, shade, nothing in between

 

Some have it tough all over

And got used to it

Others can’t cope

And do anything to make it smooth.

 

Some climb the walls out of despair

Others with chalked hands

And guide ropes.

 

Some like breakfast radio

With 26% ads

And 24% muzak

While other favour indie mp3’s

Or tapping knees.

 

Some like to dabble in D.I.Y.

Others would rather D.I.E.

 

Some become what they wear

Hence stiff power suits

Others in colourful, loose threads

With chilled urgency free heads

Others with no consideration at all

Preferring to be judged on personality.

 

Some take vitamins

Others pop pills.

 

Some drink two litres a day

Some drink two litres at night.

 

Some know where they’ve been

Others don’t know where they’re going.

 

Some like to get down and dirty

For others, it’s simply dirty.

 

Some like a cat on a hot tin roof

Others prefer to remain aloof.

 

I could keep it going

But others are coming

And rather than illuminate the meaning

Some things are best left in the dark.

 

2013

This has never been published before. I wish I had included it in a book. 

That was a particular good year for poetry for me.

I hope you enjoyed it.

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A.J. Langford Books