Family Life
 
No more the rocker in the corner,
sepia prints of khakied Dad,
cherished snaps of his beloved
reminding him of what he had.
Then they needed him to feed them
now just when it’s he that needs them
sadly, Dad has had his day.
Sadly, Dad is in the way.
 
So now they’ve put him into care
“He’ll be better off in there.
Let’s hope he doesn’t last too long
and dies before the money’s gone.
We’re clearing out his bungalow,
take what you want before it goes”
Family life disintegrating
Internet debilitating



Single Mum
 
Single mother, single dweller,
single lonely life alone.
Deserted by another feller,
only comfort mobile phone.



Both Ends of the Work Market
 
Deborah has a First in Classics.
Her father doesn’t understand
why Debbie’s waiting Costa tables
and it’s the same across the land.
So proud when Debbie graduated
but now thinks Uni’s overrated
saddled with a hefty loan,
he can’t see Debbie leaving home.
 
No five-year long apprenticeships
passing-out through tar and feather
I live on Universal Credits
No use wondering if ever
I might see a better time,
I’m tempted just to turn to crime.
Unemployed at twenty-two
there isn’t much else I can do.