Anita Brooke

Cats have long fascinated humans with their mysterious behaviour and seemingly magical powers. Among these wonders is their uncanny knack for finding just the right place to call home, known as The Cat Distribution System. Harry the Cat is my poem about how Harry came to live with us - even though we have a dog and didn't particularly want a cat! Cats are known for their independence and selective nature when it comes to choosing where they live. Unlike many pets, cats often seem to decide...

I’d love to tell you to your face You are an absolute disgrace A dipstick dirtbag dumb-arse Imbecilic waste of space You scumbag cockroach der-brain Crawl back from whence you came You good for nothing fleabag Slither back into your drain You dim-wit dullard dunce bucket Moronic troglodyte You cretinous filthy maggot You disgusting lump of shite You dumdum dumbo knucklehead You numb-skull piece of crap You shit for brains, you stinky poop I feel better now, that’s a wrap!

Phone Zombies THIS IS A WARNING! WE'RE UNDER ATTACK We're being infiltrated, we need to fight back Mobiles are invading us, we're being zombified They're taking over silently, our brains are being fried For some the fight is over, it's too late to bring them back Their eyes are blank, they can't relate, their mouths fall open slack You see them moving gormlessly, mobile phone in hand Eyes are glued, they can't look up - they're lost in Zombie Land You see Phone Zombies everywhere, walking in...