Three in 24

I've got a two o'clock
But now it's only one thirty six
So stopping by to attempt to try
To get a rhyming fix

Not got a plan or theme
Or a purpose for this verse
So let's get high on the fly
And let the words disperse

Pardon any typos
It's a problem with my thumbs
They are quite cold and feel quite old
And right now not my chums

And please don't get me started
On our old friend autocorrect
It's such a pain, an energy drain
And like me, not perfect

The radio plays Pharrell
Makes me think of that stupid hat
Won't think you cool if you drool
To look a similat t**t

Just a few minutes left today
Better get this thing online
No chance to shirk the afternoon's work
It's enough to make me whine

Off I go, hey hey ho
Enjoy your Wednesday
I'll be back soon, peddling the same old tune
No matter what you say

The Club

Listening for the traffic
Is the first thing you do
Breath held as you concentrate
But no sounds make their way through

Reach for your phone next
But you know the ugly news
Exhalling heavily in despair
Another night of sleepless blues

Welcome one
And welcome all
Enjoy your stay
Hope that we enthrall
What's on your mind
That keeps you awake
Share your burden here
For double f's sake
Insomniac Club
There's no membership fee
But you'll pay the price
I guarantee

The patter of raindrops
Provides solace of sorts
As you read the latest articles
On politics and sports

What ever is bugging you
Can't just be left behind
No matter how you try
To occupy your mind

Welcome back
Knew it would be soon
That you made a return
You look over the moon
What's on your mind
That keeps you awake
Share your burden here
For double f's sake
Insomniac Club
There's no membership fee
But you'll pay the price
I guarantee

Insomniac Club
There's no membership fee
But you'll pay the price
I guarantee

Ready

What response you were you expecting
When you told me the news
A huff or a grunt
Or a long case of the blues

These things will happen
We've discussed it before
You're never prepared
Apologise no more

Stop looking back, there's really no point
You're continually putting your nose out of joint

Tell me your dreams
Whenever you're ready
Let's drink in the moment
Till it makes us feel heady
Share ideas and adventures
Whether stable or unsteady
Till there's nothing to shout but
Alright, already
Sometimes all we have is here and now
But sometimes I want something more somehow

Weary of my response
Because it's always the same
Get so worn out and bored
Of the same tired old game

These things always happen
And there's really no change
It's the endless repeat
Of an oft-played exchange

I should stop looking back, it's futile I know
Onwards and upwards's the only way to go

I should tell you my dreams
Hope you are ready
Let's drink in the moment
It won't make you unsteady
Share ideas and adventures
It's not really necessary
All I have to shout is
Alright, already
Sometimes all we have is just to endure
Because I'm not sure I have dreams anymore

Bleak and bright

Light flickers endlessly
As train passes the trees
From blinding then to darkness
This doesn't greatly displease

Then on foot is a mixture
Of safe then hidden ice
Where will the next patch be
I've no idea so roll the dice

Take me as you find me
The day calls loud and proud
All my contrasts here to test you
Will you win or be simply bowed
Take me as you find me
That is your only choice
No where to stay, or hide away
I'll whisper with wintry voice

The only light that shines now
Are the artificial carriage lights
Dusk leaving only shadows to see
Depriving me of the sights

Then on foot is a mixture
I slowly trudge along
No battery left for me to walk
Accompanied by song

Take me as you find me
I call out to the night
My contrasts here all on display
Be they pleasant or my plight
Take me as you find me
That is your only choice
No where to stay, or hide away
I'll whisper with wintry voice