The Recluses and The Social Butterflies

Too many people end up alone
and friendless
when they become old.

Once outward people mixing
with people
become reclusive
and alone.

Perhaps it’s biological,
shutting some old
people down
in readiness for
approaching death.

Other old people
still mingle
why the difference
I’m not sure.

Perhaps when social
butterflies get old
they are programmed
to still flutter around
in the dimming light
of their fading years.

Bob Boyd

Conquering the Cold

Just as I was enjoying the winter’s cold,
it’s gone too soon.

I’d prepared for it too well for it to be
over so quickly,

layers of clothing, windows winterised,
bottoms of doors fortified from drafts,

a Japanese hot water bottle
that held intense heat for hours

made my bed as warm as an electric
blanket without the cost.

Just when I’d conquered the cold, it gave
up too easily.

Already I’m pining for next year’s winter
challenges.

Bob Boyd

Beware of the Globalists

Globalists have no business in your country.
They are only going to screw your country up.
Avoid them like you’d avoid a COVID pandemic.
They’d probably be worse them COVID for your life
and the freedom and well being of your country.
Imagine if they flooded your country with migrants
illegally, that hated you and your beloved country
and wanted to destroy and remake it just like
the countries they chose to leave for yours.

Bob Boyd