Poetry Gone Bad

I dedicate this book to my family. You all keep me going.
A special mention for those who in the darkest of times helped.
And my children Lauren, Ewan, Emily and Zack stop growing so fast.
Marissa I owe you one..

Mike Whaley

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Introduction
Evocation of Feeling is a book written to show how the day to day actions and surroundings of people and events can change your emotions. I have included the title a Culture of Poetry showing that a mixture of everyday life has inspired me to write poetry, regardless of style. My poetry is certainly a mixture of forms and I hope you enjoy it.
And to the critics, yes I have broken some of the sacred poetry rules. Times they are a changing.

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Contents
Introduction 1
Sand Soldier 2
Sometimes 3
Ghost
Why 4
Bad Days 5
Tears
The Boxer 6
Guardian Angel 7
Lost in the Cold
Crumbled World 8
You Have Nothing To loose 9
Hope Dream 10
Why Do Things 11
Man
Vision
Your Dead Soul 12
Do You Remember
Mr Political Man 13
Goodbye 14
The Delight of my Quilt 15
Soon to be Forgotten 16
Being Unwell
Mum 17
Cometh the Birthday
Hoodie 18
The Manny 19
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SAND SOLDIER

Back Pack weighing me down.
The sand torments me
My feet slip down further and deeper into the sand.
Every step painful.
The gun I carry no use, no need for it at all, my grip does not fail.
How can a distant sun seem so hot.
Why am I here?.
The heat seems to gust through my body feeling so weak.
"KEEP MOVING", the shout goes out one bullet I could take him out. Mouth so dry blisters form inside.
Why am I here?. Am I here to be a hero?.
No to risky want to stay alive.
Am I here to