Terry Collett : Writing

Sophia and Benny One Morning 1969

Sophia and Benny One Morning 1969

A Poem by Terry Collett


Sophia had no interest in philosophyand none about Marx.she loved sex and thatwas her yardstickregarding lifeand a sidelineafter work.She followed mea..
Geoffrey One May Morning 2022.

Geoffrey One May Morning 2022.

A Poem by Terry Collett


an ex-MI5 spy enjoys retirement
Benny Visiting Jenny 1956.

Benny Visiting Jenny 1956.

A Poem by Terry Collett


Jenny wasn’t home, she was out shopping for her grandmother, so her grandmother said to come in and wait. I sat on a settee in her sitting room ..
Bill One Friday 2024.

Bill One Friday 2024.

A Poem by Terry Collett


an ex-CIA agent retired in the UK
Nima One Wednesday 1967

Nima One Wednesday 1967

A Poem by Terry Collett


You hoped the nurses kept out of your room their messages from the shrink about her mixing with the crazies. Your parents had paid for the private roo..
Doris One Morning 1964.

Doris One Morning 1964.

A Poem by Terry Collett


It was morning,well at least sheAssumed it was.There was bright lightcoming through gapsin the curtains;a bright sliverof light fell onher bed covers...
Lily One early Morning 1955.

Lily One early Morning 1955.

A Poem by Terry Collett


A woman on a locked ward in an asylum in 1955.
Benny and Ellen One Friday 1955.

Benny and Ellen One Friday 1955.

A Poem by Terry Collett


Ellen waits for meby the iron bridgewhere now and then, trainsrush above her head.She’s there before meon this cold school daywrapped in her war..
Elsie One Monday Morning 1948.

Elsie One Monday Morning 1948.

A Poem by Terry Collett


The baby criedfrom the farther room,a loud annoyed cryas if she had neglectedthe baby’s wishes,even thoughshe had to guesswhat they were,from hu..
Magdalene After Work 1966.

Magdalene After Work 1966.

A Poem by Terry Collett


The landlady hadn’t been at the front door when Magdalene got home from work, so she was able to go upstairs to her room without offers of hot c..