Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere) : Writing

Stonewashed in the seventies

Stonewashed in the seventies

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


Back in my day before the brand stonewashed or faded was thought of or was manufactured sister and I would do our own fading up on this on our annual..
Gravy boats and teddy bears

Gravy boats and teddy bears

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


My childhood memories it’s nice to look back sometimes
Birthday cake

Birthday cake

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


He was 74 today Hip hip hooray He counts his candles On his cake And it makes his Old heart ache What have I done With my life says he..
Hob

Hob

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


Sipping your coffee You put more on the hob As The steam gently rose And the words left your gob You shook and you shuddered Like that pot on..
Butt

Butt

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


Trampled by foot Sucked the life of out Thrown to the gutter Inhaled all it’s content Exhaled with a wrinkly smirk I was your poison ..
little rose bush

little rose bush

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


a single thorn laythe stem green shiny brighterinnocent buds peep through there
Two three liners

Two three liners

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


Present There her journal lay Clues of past best forgotten Ribbon flies away Past She tied The pages Her secrets safe forever In..
Their bed

Their bed

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


Between two sheets lovers Folded creases of their hearts Beat as one in sync
Crossroads

Crossroads

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


Break up in the middle of nowhere
The wait

The wait

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespen..


She sits and just waits Waits with cupped hands on fine chin Knows too well fate dim