FOREWORD
In 2008 I decided to try my hand at writing a poetry book. I have always enjoyed jotting down rhymes and verses and over the past four years I have written this compilation. I believe poetry and verse is something that we all individually take different things from, some may see the dark side of these poems while others may see the lighter side. It is my hope to reach a broad spectrum of readers who can take inspiration from my words and hopefully get the bug to start writing too. Speaking for myself, when I write I just write the words that come into my head and the words I feel like writing. This is the good thing about Poetry and Verse; it’s not too complex to write. We can write what we feel, good and bad funny and sad. There you go (A rhyme in itself). Poetry and Verse have no bounds if the words seem right to you, then write them; write with emotion, anger, joy and relief; anything you think and feel. I hope you will enjoy reading the book as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it.
James P. Maitland January 2012
HAPPY READING.
687 MILES TO YOU
By
James P. Maitland
687 Miles To You
Copyright James P. Maitland 2012.
No part of this book can be used under any medium
Published at Smashwords for ViolaBooks(c)
ISBN 978-1-4658-4168-1
The Hurting
Waking in a dream
In the surreal world
Holding out for promises
From the lonely girl
I disappear with life
Always wanting more
Never see your point of view
As I’m not really sure
And I’d like to change
The way I feel
Ever wondering if I’ll forgive
The hurting
Walk away from this
Run away with life
And the hurting
On A Winters Night
Whilst the moon stands still
In the dead of night
I look out to the sea
But the dark it blinds my sight
Feels so cold
To be alone
On a winter’s night
I breathe heavy
But the chill is catching me
I look out to the night
And watch the wave’s crash
In the sea
The haunting wind
The eerie sounds
As I am here alone
Feels so cold
On my own
On this winter night
Feels so cold
As I walk home
On this winter’s night
Many Thoughts Move My Day
Many thoughts move my day
Many times I have changed
But my dreams remain the same
Many thoughts move my day