I don’t think anyone understands this world.

​The world has clearly changed, 
Less paper and more digital 
More chat online and less speaking,
There’s facebook and all the other social media apps.. which sometimes cause self-seeking.

And the point is we aren’t all helping
We quieten our children with a phone or tablet, which to be fair can be useful
But these devises dominate the eyes and mind, 
In my day it was background music, board games and pen and paper to complete a crossword puzzle
Those days did have their challenges but that’s of generational co-fuddle.

Things will always change
They call this the ‘progressive generation’ , 
Texting rather than talking, do you think that’s right, 
People sending a tweet for debate for that less physical fight. 

Anyway, it is what it is
You find what eventually works for you,
Just empty your mind by staying still, trust me.. it does work
As the world is mad enough and has the lost the plot, as even I have been a jerk…🤣

Jason
9th June 2026

You will eventually know….

​You will ask questions, 
That is what life, especially yours that has need to fulfil God’s path
You look to speak to the right people who encourage and try not to be too harsh.

There is that question of your next step
The way forward to get things right,
Or you may make mistakes, but the victory is within sight. 

We need to connect
We need to learn to find out what works, 
Be humble and learn from you mistakes, 
I found more humility from asking how others are, that’s the time I awake.

Life is a question,
You may plod along and then immediately you life changes, 
perhaps like me, your life ebbs and flows just like stages. 

Jason
9th June 2026

You just need to keep trying

​Don’t worry about others opinion
If you want something then go for it, 
And if you don’t know what that is.. 
then take a step back, perhaps forget it for a while…
You have the prowess to last for quite a while.

Speak to the words that you write and think,
Read, journey and even write a poem from the heart, 
Nothing is silly or eccentric in your world but that’s who you speak too every day
You may need to pass it by others, but you are the person (along with God) to have a final say.

Go out there and try
Don’t worry of others opinions, they may hold you back
You need to speak to God first, the spirit inside of you shall never detract.

The world is there to enjoy
The world is there for you to embrace, 
Just relay your message to others,
You are a kind sou my friend, and share with the none judgement sisters and brothers.

“Enjoy life and enjoy you… Here’s to the next chapter”
Jason
9th June 2026

The once impossible is possible

​What do you want?
A dream to turn real, 
Make this happen and treat the victory afterwards as a moment that is surreal.

It’s a power higher than you 
Where you are the vessel who looks to succeed, 
The swagger of the racket on Roland Garros Courts, 
You may fall and your knees shall bleed..
But victory is pending for you to finally feel and then see.

But you are a champion waiting to happen 
With a auto-immune condition to fight alongside too, 
Your Diabetes has been your struggle day to day…
Yet victory on the courts of Roland Garros you shall have the final say.

Victory was there for the taking
The God said ‘this day belongs to you,
Remember, nothing worth fighting for will ever be easy
Yet your racket did the talking…so wonderfully and freely.

“Well done Alexander Zverev…a champion for his peers and his type 1 diabetes community” 
Jason (fellow type 1 with diabetes)
9th June 2026

Happy with the now

​The now is here
Looking to the light to endear, 
Working through sobriety through the book
This poem can’t make you sober 
The hard work you put in shall,
Taking this moment from the now.

The now is here
The now is the hope for a good time,
Pray to God as all shall be fine.

The blessing of now is merciful and with grace
The now we can do something with reflection,
The light of hope is aimed to seek perfection.

The fact of perfection does not exist but it will be sought
The now is here and nowhere to turn,
God bless you all as this is an opportunity to learn.

Jason
8th June 2026

Tomorrow’s pledge

​Tomorrow is another day
What will it have in store? 
I start it off with a prayer, is there anything else that you want more?

Tomorrow is not guaranteed, remember those who will say goodbye
we will all face this time in life, personally for me that moment won’t come as a sigh.

Tomorrow is love 
Tied up in a bow, 
Remember today is the present and tomorrow is never guaranteed
I pray to my higher power that we are all set free.

Tomorrow is my friend, if and when that day arrives
I refuse to talk those who are annoying, as I am not just here for the ride.

Jason
8th June 2026

Sobriety… the best place in the world

​Being drunk is something most (not all) of us aim to do
I don’t care if I was hurting my liver or other organs as I was tyrannically and mentally behind,
Damaging myself was the option, f.ck that other word called ‘be kind’.

I was scared 
I was nervous to the point of destruction,
Lord I was canning the drink like no end,
My story isn’t different from someone else who wanted excitement to transcend. 

We are all accountable
We aim to be sober, but just for today, 
Because this is the time to flourish and find our higher power
I prayed for humility but all I wanted to do was fall from the highest tower. 

I found that ‘moment’ when I couldn’t go on,
This may come across as a public speech, but the end result I was weak and wanted to return as strong. 

Am I sad I put myself through this ordeal?
Not really, I didn’t care what happened to me,
The refusal of love within wasn’t going to set me free. 

“Poem at A.A. Journey and recovery”
Jason
8th June 2026

Who said this would be easy?

​Hi brother, this poem is written especially for you,
It doesn’t have all of the answers, just my perspective and the potential what to do.

You see I pray for you,
Why? because I want you to thrive and show your ultimate best, 
Yes, I am no further away from trouble 
Yet in life you can escalate problems by making them double. 

I have been there, 
I have been beaten, rejected a lot and didn’t know where to turn, 
Believe me Matthew you are a true champion, and one who knows how to discern.

I don’t have the answers, that’s left to your higher power
you say your prayers, I suggest for you  to start the day,
It only takes a minute and sets you on your way. 

Life wasn’t going to be easy
But you are figher and won’t give in, 
You will find solutions to never be alone
I know you man, you may have a whinge and a drone.

But you are great at what you do, 
Don’t take my words for it, people will always see you,
You see, I don’t seek compliments but this is one that you deserve
And that today is simply all we have, therefore humble hearts like yours shall discern.

“Proud of you Matthew… and you should be of yourself.”
Jason
8th June 2026

Thank you for being you…

​Thank you for being you,
This world is difficult to navigate as we are always finding solutions finding, as you don’t know what to do.

You lose yourself,
I have done that countless times, 
It’s not about ‘maybe’ or ‘perhaps’,
That can lead towards a treacherous trap. 

If you lack the patience 
The learn to find that balance and be still, 
Some people need to keep going, and that’s cool,
It’s only yourself that can lead to becoming the fool.

Wake and embrace the day
Do something kind and calm, 
Life isn’t about pushing through
Just accept the fact there is silence, and which is required in you.

Jason
8th June 2026 

I miss him every day (Dad poem)

​There is something melancholy when someone protective leaves this earth
You can’t put your finger on it, and the trails that come with it from the point of your own berth.

I miss him, 
His face, his laugh, he love and his protection
He was a people person, my pain in the arse and had a wonderful reflection.

Don’t get me wrong, we didn’t always see eye to eye..
But that is families for you, 
They bite, they twist and can take you to the very edge
I speak these words from the heart, something I humbly pledge. 

I write these words fluidly 
My speech is just the same, 
Yet despite these gifts, nothing can remove the pain.

The arguments you may have with others
The people who press button which can hurts, 
The punched you want to fly from the weight lifting training session which you did,
I thank God for today, as I miss the old Sod… the one I never wanted to get rid.

“Miss you Dad… I don’t think I’ll ever forget you… Love your son❤️”
Jason
7th June 2026 

Daily routine

​I wake up and I pray
I speak blessings on friends and those I do not know,
I thank God (or your higher power which is now called) for the air that I breathe
And that towards fellows today, whom I do not deceive.

I try to go right 
And don’t let others get to me, 
I know when I have my higher power inside my heart
And that I attend a A.A. Meeting which is refreshing and a healthy start.

I stay around positive people 
People who ask a balanced amount of questions, 
And if they get a response from my, then they are mighty lucky,
As it’s my higher power I answer too
if others are trying to rile… then my lips are sealed with spiritual glue. 

Meaning? I won’t say a word to keep others entertained
People lack patience these days, but by the grace of God there’s a reason why they have stayed.

I prefer to laugh, be a little light-minded
But others are caught in the news, so I stay well clear and blind-sided.

I know there are people who love me
As I love them too, 
I just pray to God for them and myself, as these are the things I do.

Jason
7th June 2026

After Alcohol….

Hello my name is Jason and I am an alcoholic
​I feel in a safe space in A.A. 
Most alcoholics would say this,
Why? We are not judging each other as each of our stories are unique
I realised for myself, that I needed a room like this in order to release, be inspired and then seek.

The rooms are safe
The rooms don’t offer an Q&A,
We simply thank the chair for their talk and that this ‘new life’ shall move towards us to be okay.

We all face bumps on this road called, ‘life’, 
I need to remind myself to top picking up, but that goes for my peer too, 
And when I surrendered to my higher power, as from there I started to infuse.

There is also service, something I need to get involved with more
Their are options to finding a chair for the forthcoming meet, become a secretary, treasurer, make the coffee or greet,
This family called ‘A.A.’ Is something I never thought I’d expect as the day to stop taking or drinking is overcoming an overdue defeat.

“The rooms of the A.A.”
Jason
7th June 2026

Housing in Lewisham

​tt’s pretty dire getting a place in the London borough of Lewisham
Are we suppose to decompose and waste away,
Private rents is a national problem as local people like appear not allowed to stay.

Come on! I am 53 years old
I am struggling with this nonsense,
Turned away from Housing advise, mental health groups and legal aid
And there is the system in the council which appears to me persistently frayed.

I am only want a little flat to live,
But I am a single man with no attachments to protect, 
But I live with type 1 diabetes, i rely on insulin to keep me alive
Do the council care about that… no.. but do I need to live outside to attempt to survive. 

Life has it’s twists and turns 
Rejection seems to be the order of the day, 
People in service following a policy which doesn’t match
Personally I need to persist, as I refuse to detach. 

I won’t be the first or last person to fast these fights 
I simply pray for something to change,
Or does the system wants to exacerbate your mental health… and make become deranged. 

“Living in Lewisham since 1977 and treated liked a second class citizen”
Jason
7th June 2026

Do not worry..

​worrying is worrying for the sake of worrying,
But it’s a natural state of mind we sometimes can’t avoid,
Here is to hope and to the one of joy. 

Life wasn’t going to be great
And if it’s been blessed, that’s the mercy, grace of fate. 

It’s been a journey 
Highs
Lows
Ifs and the buts 
The important thing is to keep moving, don’t stay still and in a rut. 

People will strive 
And people just keep alive, 
You need a prayer to start your day, 
Yes, be active… the journeys going to be okay. 

Jason
7th June 2026

Type 1s… we have enough to deal with…

​You deal with some numpty saying something gregarious, 
Fortunately a pray protects my path,
Then you have a hypoglycaemia attack… now that’s something which is unpredictably harsh.

It’s like falling off a cliff and you can’t do anything to stop it until you put a dextrose in your mouth, 
You need to be hyper vigilant, so pardon me if I ignore you, I have something more pressing.. otherwise I have every reason to shout.

But I rather not shout, even though there is plenty of reasons to yell
Please keep away, and no. I am not angry, this is just what type 1s with diabetes need to tell.

I am not controlling your speech, say what you want
If I am being dismissive then it means struggles are working inside, 
This a crippling disease.. and yes, I have nowhere to hide. 

“Speaking from a type 1 perspective”
Jason
6th June 2026

Manage what you need to manage

​Many people talk negative these days,
I say this to them, go on talk negative!
Where will that lead?
‘Ahh that’s sad’ yes you have a heart but these are the sort of words people nowadays read.

Some call it realistic 
I just prefer to go to the gym, 
Lift the heaviest weight that I can, 
I know I am not going to be anyone special like superman.

Yet, I fight, and won’t let the c..nts get me down
I am more than this, and so are you! We can all face a moment to astound.

We try our best 
We try and give it our all,
God is holding onto us always, as all we need to do is pray
As I just pray for tomorrow, which isn’t far away.

Jason
6th June 2026

Dear today

​Dear today 
What do you have instore,
I thank you for the breath I breathe
And thank you for the struggles that will elevate me, in order to believe. 

Dear today
It’s another day to wish others well, 
People can get up in a right mood, 
Waking up and not saying hello to God, can be quite rude.

Dear today,
I should feel better by 9am or thereafter, 
But I need to go to pray first and then go to the gym to release my fears 
I need those chemicals after a scary weight lifting exercise which now no longer brings me to tears. 

Dear today
I know I have a God that protects me all the time, 
people are allowed not to agree with me, but I will stop those discuss with imminency
As I close my eyes by the end of the night, 
I can pray for others and pray I see tomorrow… which I might..

Jason
6th June 2026

Space and time (A.A. Poem)

​Space and time
A perfect ingredient to receive harmony and peace, 
My name is Jason and I am an alcoholic,
I can say that now, I go to the rooms and have recently done the 12 steps
We are all learning on this journey, as this is time of reflection at its best. 

You see the programme works if you work it,
It’s simple, but requires patience and hope through a higher power that you need to accept, 
These words flow from my fingers, as the higher power hits me high 
You need to accept surrender through this struggle in quest to stop and become dry. 

I don’t want a drink any more, 
My cravings are captured through something else, 
A sweet drink or a piece of carbs which salivates the mouth
The issue is, I am an insulin dependant diabetic so I need to inject and require a bit of nouse. 

A.A. Has saved my life
And the people who have been part of my journey, 
I am here only for today, nothing else is guaranteed 
As I mingle with fellows and people whom I chose to be with… as the aim is to be freed.


Jason
6th June 2026

Hopelessness

​You see, it doesn’t matter who writes these words, 
the information will process and workout through the mind, 
It’s that moment of forgetfulness that tends to cause you to seek what you can’t find.

The caring people in this world will always listen,
And their eyes will lock into your heart
Wanting to help, not being able to do anything at that particular time.. 
remember God is working in the background… as we are praying for the mental health to be eroded and more understood in its define.

Hopelessness, we have all been there, 
It’s part of surrender of letting go, 
You can worry as much as you want, 
My mind isn’t worrying at all now, 
as I heard a share to today in A.A. Which hit our hearts
God is working inside you, since you entered into this world from the very start. 

We can all face moments of this nature, 
It’s a sign of vulnerability which is often portrayed,
May the prayer which has just been written just now, hold onto your heart which struggled when you couldn’t see the light
Hopelessness, will make you stop and reflect
The standpoint comes from the moment at that time the mind is emptier and reset.

“From a A.A. Meeting today…”
Jason
6th June 2026

Through the higher power

​Through your higher power I have found grace,
Through the higher power my addictions have found a place. 

Through the higher power I have found my other cheek,
It’s taught to turn and not punch the passive aggressive through tension that tries to make you weak. 

Through the higher power, I have said ‘no’ as I needed to protect my heart, 
Through my higher power people who think they are funny, but ARE not, can simply depart. 

Through my higher power you look to regain,
And through my higher power love is welcomed and not received as a burden again. 

Through my higher power I am praying for you, 
You are important regardless what you may say, 
And if you are speaking negatively… then politely ’go away’.

Jason 
6th June 2026

A test for us all….

​A blessing to have made it this far,
I love you my friend, and yes… you are a star. 

I may not meet you
But you are a blessing through the higher powers creation, 
We know times are unprecedented as there’s too much news to drain our tested affirmation. 

Turn off the news….
And try to switch off from this world, 
Spend a minute on your own without moving, 
When I fact it’s only a prayer than can be soothing. 

We get older 
We get a little wiser, 
The time on this earth is fleeting 
This test of spiritual struggle does receive a beating. 

It’s logical 
Don’t underestimate anyone that you are meeting
As you don’t know their story.. and I am pretty sure they have faced a beating. 

Jason
6th June 2026

No Shame….

​there’s no shame falling 
There no shame stalling, 
There’s no shame saying ‘sorry I was wrong’, 
There is plenty to take from a life which you do belong.

We have have all cried,
We have all said to loved one’s ‘goodbye’,
We have all cried and felt depressed
This means you are releasing the sh.t and you shall see your new zest.

But the sh.t must come out
It’s not your fault,
You are protected by demand and there’s no shame to feel fraught. 

There’s no shame in your behaviour 
I have been there time and time before, 
I thought there was no hope, and have tried to take my life
The pain will be released, the people will turn up no as you expect
You are a blessing to read these words.. just let go and confess. 

Jason
5th June 2026

Taking a chance…

​Scared of making mistakes
That is part of life, 
My family use to remind me of the mistakes I made time and time again
I don’t care what they say, it’s your life and It’s only God to whom it need to obey and defend.

Take a risk
Try your best, 
There are loads of people who are guarded 
People who take measured risks, 
Now, this isn’t to say blow all your money
But learn that life needs a balance and some risks can turn out to bright and sunny.

The brain will accept risk failure
Just give it a little time, 
I am not saying do something outlandish 
But life is full of trickery or which can cause others to be standoffish. 

This is a life God has offered
You agree with that or not,
Risk is something always worth a shot. 

It depends that the risk is
But don’t the way which fall into addictions, 
I am speaking from a place of knowledge
Have a clear mind and pray… you are no longer a hostage.

Jason
5th June 2026

England… Routing for you…. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

​Rooting for a team that hasn’t won for sometime
The women's’ brilliant game which tends to win.. well that’s sublime.

However soon the men’s tournament shall take place in the United States,
Heat, passion and fire, 
Combine that along skill and that may enhance  desire.

We are rooting for you England, come on and win
The fight and flight is in each of you great men, 
We are praying, hoping you score ten out of ten. 

The passes, the flicks and the creative moves
The team have the passion, the word you don’t want here is ‘lose’.

So win, win and win again
It comes with blood, sweat and tears, 
if you are feeling apprehensive in each game
We expect you to reach the final… as there’s no pressure from those words, just embrace this ‘peaceful’ game…

“Go England… we believe in you…. Believe”
Jason
5th June 2026

Being around the right people..

​Some people are negative
Keep them away,
They call it being realistic, 
I am an optimist, that energy shan’t fray… especially today.

Some people are kind
And there nature is to help all of the time, 
Don’t take these people for granted, otherwise you will start to moan and whine. 

I would like to be in peace
I would like to be on my own, 
Don’t worry about these words, in the end their is loneliness…and not ‘alone’..

Say a prayer everyday,
Which me all of the best. 
I rather be at peace with my and God, that’s before I lay my head on a pillow for a rest.

Jason
5th June 2026

Safety in the rooms

​People who don’t suffer won’t understand 
People who say it’s genetic need to stand back, look at the similarities and land.

This is an illness 
I was going to die, 
No sh.t Sherlock, now talk about something else or say goodbye. 


Empathy is key
But there’s no substitute for experience, 
And it’s an experience you avoid to have
This is on life’s terms, so put in the work as the rewards are sublime.

I was scared
The people who were calm are no longer here, 
And people have their own fragilities, they too can’t take away your problems or care.

It’s your connection with your higher power
The bruises and super-ego hurt out spirits and souls, 
I thank God for keeping alive today, as the Big Book shall ever go away. 

Jason
5th June 2026

You can only do one day at a time

​Despite the planning, there is only 24 hours in a day
8 hours for sleep, 
8 hours for work 
And 8 hours of playing and going berserk.

Despite the time
Time doesn’t stop for no one today, 
So be kind and patient and learn the kind voices that God humbly relays. 

Yes, we have voices in our head
Saying that we are bad or or a twit,
Remember you are a child of the highest of high
I am being honest, and these words aren’t meant to make you cry or sigh.

Yes, life is a struggle 
We have been on a journey that will eventually come to an end,
So what are you going to do with it, complain or act… my friend.

Tomorrow is never promised
People younger than us may not be around, 
Learn to humble your heart.. as prayer is the place that I have personally found. 

Jason
5th June 2026

3 years of sobriety… and counting.

​Well done son
You made to 3 years, 
Make sure you abstain even further, and cast away any further fears. 

That’s 1095 weeks, 
36 months
And 26,280 hours 
That’s some achievement 
And you should be so proud,
Anyway, we are happy for you… that’s worth being loud. 

The pass is behind you
We can reminisce what we did, but that’s behind, 
We can’t keep holding onto the negatives, learn to yourself be kind.

Famous last words 
We try to remember all of the time,
Chris this is your moment, which in fact you have learnt to humbly shine.

“God bless you Chris… well done for 3 years”
Jason
5th June 2026

Friday… and the way

​We have made it to the end of the week 
We found and we continue to seek, 
Yet life is a journey that eventually comes to an end
Look to your best self my fair weather friend. 

We made it and prayed along the way
Who really has the final say? 
I know it’s my higher power, who lets  that rise 
As we already know this world has plenty for you to seek and be at a surprise. 

It’s the end of the week
Some haven’t made it, think of that,
We wish life could be easier to navigate towards, 
There is hope but there shall be plenty of falls. 

Thank you for reading these words 
That may sense and some won’t, 
As long you say your prayers to others well, 
This path you walk shall always have those epiphanies to wake,
This Friday you are blessed and haven’t been forsake.

Jason
5th June 2026. 

Jason
5th June 2026

Going it alone

​I am not scared anymore
It’s taken me over 50 years to understand that, 
Bit, beaten and brutally bruised
Strength in character.. the later life you shan’t lose. 

Born, exist, enjoy and lose the people you love, 
This world has so much potential to shine during times we are dull,
Pray through a lifted spirit which refutes any cause to lull. 

Be kind,
Be loved
Be humbled
We have all fallen down and stumbled. 

Life is about learning
Life is about being honest with you, 
life is not about ‘I’ 
So don’t be discouraged, are you ready to say goodbye?

Live for now
Live for this moment in time, 
Nothing wrong being scared
We spend most of our life undeclared. 

Jason
4th June 2026

Struggles

​
Struggles are part of life, 
Some panic over the smallest thing, 
Spilling a glass of milk, as others may not flinch 
You are not alone my friend, there are stresses that don’t always need to pinch. 

Struggles are part of life, 
Sometimes you can’t get out of the flat or house, 
Sometimes you can’I fathom what to do next, or even have a nose. 

Some people don’t know what to say, 
they don’t have experience on how to react, as for me? I’ll give a hug as I know one day things shall be okay.

It’s hard out there
People asking questions because the science of life takes you to that place, 
Stay with your higher power first, as the spirit finds a way to embrace. 

Remember love moves mountains 
Hate and angst needs to be left alone,
Remember you are thought of from these words, as where there is a break… soon afterwards you would have grown.

“Carole… hope is there ❤️✍🏽”
Jason
4th June 2026

It’s your journey.. now go

​Learn from the past
And refuse to do it again,
And if you fall, learn that you need to come back to a ‘new’ you l,
Stop trying to hurt yourself, and that you weren’t meant stew.

Life is an experience,
Stop and enjoy the ride, 
We don’t always need to be with others, sometimes life is a pattern to learn to be in the present and refuse pride chances to collide. 

Share your thoughts with a higher power, 
Pray and look towards faith, 
I am saying these words for your protection, you take account of yourself as there’s no need for turgid haste.

Pray each day
Have that moment to grow for you, 
Stop walking down that ‘negative’ lane 
Don’t let anyone be at the receiving end of your avoidable bain.

Jason
4th June 2026

You should be proud 🪙

​Sarah, you should be so proud 
Well done for being the person that you are, 
You have persevered to get on this path.. and reach this far. 

So don’t stop, 
Give it your all, 
You will understand why you won’t on this journey, as inevitably the alcohol needed to stall. 

You are blessed
And you are loved, 
Remember, whatever the chaos please give someone a call,
You are here just for today.. despite when you previously falled. 

You are trying, and that is what counts, 
You are blessed person to come this far, and through this journey there is plenty of positive which amount. 

18 months will soon be 18 years, 
Nothing to hold back on, and a new passage to venure.

So be kind to you
And learn this is simply a new way of life, 
Stress will always be around us, this new venture reaches perennial heights. 

Jason
3rd June 2026

Inventory (poem about 12 steps)

​Look at life and write an inventory like said in the ‘12 steps’,
This is a good way to reflect and reset. 

I tend to get stuck on step nine
Which is making amends and looking to refine. 

We can try our best,
But we have all made mistakes or hurt others, 
I simply say this ‘God bless you my sisters and brothers’. 

You write the errors on step 4
And sometimes you are facing what put you on that addictive floor, 
There’s making amends and recapturing what God gave you at the start,
So listen to your inventory, that’s where this slowness of thought begins
And searching for a victory which started initially as a sin.

Jason
3rd June 2026

You reach an age

​Don’t worry what you haven’t done,
You can’t take it back, so go off and enjoy your life rather than sulk and be glum.

It’s the past
Work it through, 
If you can’t understand why it hasn’t gone right, 
Then these words are seeking you to move forward rather than have a fight. 

I need closure at the end of the day
A peace of mind and remove the debris of the soul which shouldn’t stay.

No one can bring back the past
Sorry if those words sound harsh, 
Be noble to your spirit, and the heart shall calm down and avoid to go fast.

Jason 
2nd June 2026

Helping…

​We all can help
Some will only call you especially when they need, 
I prefer to work alone, so don’t supervise me, and that comes said through a please. 

We learn to do what works for us
For it’s my heart with my higher power we shall learn to trust.

We all want to help 
There’s no point to micro manage others;
There is always payback with those sort of things
It causes an unhealthy feeling, especially from the blindness it brings.

We like to control what we can
A serenity prayer needs to be said when carrying out any task,
The serenity, the courage and the wisdom to know best 
May humility and kindness delivers our zest….❤️✍🏽

Jason 
2nd June 2026

Catfordtonian Poet

​We have the works of William Blake, a poet of the South east London state
And us in South East London are an acquired bunch, we like to argue a lot and debate all nonsense that enters our minds, 
Is that a British thing? Not from me, I am a Child of God, Cypriot and of East end elk, strength through the timeline I find. 

I love the arts and the play of words, 
The love of God, and the time of go forth.
I hate debate I find that overrated, 
Love, dark comedy and peace are my vices
Plus the love of sport, the victory and the passion.. and not the material substance that has an attachment of prices. 

I like to talk what I choose to talk about
And refuse those who I do not have much common interest with, 
I may believe in God or what others see as a higher power, as these words are placed so quickly
I am not to be messed with, and possess a South London slang and do portray a depth that needs to be considered meekly. 

I love people and will always give the benefit of the doubt, 
I believe ‘love’ is the default of all things in life, we speak so negatively these days, 
I am a child of God first, not black, white, woman or man through these emotions I relay. 

I have tried to take my life
And knew God said it’s wasn’t my time to go, 
like us all, I have loved and lost people in my life, but not once did I want to go slow. 

I am me, uniquely created by God and loved by many
I don’t always want to be around people, as the emotions of others can be quite ‘heavy’.

I’ve been an addict and exercise like it’s my last breath,
The purpose of these words… is that we are all ‘word in progress’ , as I do like to face a test.

“From me… Jason”
Jason
2nd June 2026

Don’t leave on bad terms

​You leave this world the same way as you go in,
You avoid those you can’t be around that cause you to sin.

If others want a fight, let them…
You are here for today only 
The rest is a bonus which you work through, 
Leave on good term with all persons for whom you ensue.

This poem is therapy for others and me,
Like in the words of Muhammed Ali: “the hands can’t touch what the eyes cannot see”.

If others want a fight, let them try
The art is to keep trying, before the time God wants you to say your goodbyes.

So be at peace with all
And if you are not, that doesn’t mean it’s God you haven’t called. 

All I want is to be left alone 
And that’s okay for the heart to accept, 
But it’s only when life continues to run, 
Then take a step back and be with those who are actually fun. 

Jason
2nd June 2026

In my head…. (Addicts poem)

​Someone said to me ‘I knew you will pull through’
I know they didn’t wanted to hold my hand, or say I had a problem, 
By all means, they weren’t available to offer me help
After all’s I put myself in this position, as I conjured up a desperate yelp. 

I was fucked
i was angry as my Dad had passed, 
Yes we all face these types of situations, but the communication was one that I didn’t want to last. 

I heard people  say ‘perhaps’ and ‘maybe’, I thought ‘fuck off’ you don’t know what you are are talking about 
I wanted to knock them out with my harden fist, 
But what would that achieve? Nothing, I was ready to go back on the piss.

You see, words are powerful
And words are essence when sensitivity is relayed, 
But during this ever lasting journey. It’s only God who remains. 

“Spoken as a recovering addict”
Jason
1st June 2026

Take the parts…

​Take the parts you want to say when you talk
Take the parts from when you want to walk, 
Take the parts and remove them far away
Take the parts of laughter, for which they one day shall stay.

Take the parts, when hate turns into love
Take the parts, when alcohol and abusing drugs which once made us happy and then turned us out like thugs. 

Take the parts which NOW have no place
Put them in the bin and burn them.. try not to leave a trace, 

Take the parts when God reaches out and then you say a prayer
Take the parts of your humility which you openingly declare. 

Take the parts when prayer is part of your day
Take the parts of love, remembering people who are not around today but one day you shall see again
Take the parts of hope, as darkness turns into light my fair weathered friend. 

Jason
1st June 2026

All the best… one door closes..etc

​I met a chap today
A pleasant humble soul, 
Chatty, kind and focusing on a career changing role
He is going into teaching, looking at a curriculum that is never-ending, and a trade that shall never go.

Well done Ben,
Give it your all, 
God is holding you, and all you can do is try
Looking at the positives, and if it doesn’t workout then say ‘goodbye’.

This is a positive message,
One inspired by you for giving this new career a go, 
It doesn’t have to be glamified with colourful words as this is the turning of a next page
I pray for you my friend, as this is the next stage.

Enjoy the education and the chance to learn something new, 
You appear to have the guile my friend, now go off and pursue. 

“Wishing Ben from the FFP all the best in his teaching endeavours”
Jason
1st June 2026 

Addictions… one for the road.

​One for the road. 
That was the way it use to be, 
People meeting up through addictions, where they saw a crossroad they weren’t able to see. 

You see addictions is blind!
Some people can be in total control, 
We are blinded by the madness and didn’t want to take it slow.

I thought I was in control
And to be honest, my controlling ways was demonstrated time and time again
Today, I simply need to answer to God, and the  ‘12 step’ Big Blue book and my spiritual friend. 

I wanted chaos
I wanted the madness to match my mind,
it’s a bit like my weight lifting session, 
I would go for the heaviest and dangerous weight
as eventually there came a stand still.. where I was able to see.. and no longer debate. 

“Recovering addict”
Jason
1st June 2026

My Yiayia, Florenza

​My Yiayia (Nan in English) Florenza Nikiforou, 
The Nan and friend that I miss every day
The one who kept me calm when doubts entered my mind, 
She couldn’t read or write, but I wouldn’t change her for the world as her language was love and learn to be kind.

She was my champion
She was my friend, 
She was my zeal when I faced traumas that I couldn’t manage,
I was blessed to have her for the time she stayed on this earth, 
She was my ball of love where hope brought its worth. 

Yiayia Florenza, it’s been over 30 years and still remember your beautiful face, 
She was my hope, my light and my warm embrace. 

She made you a cup of tea without asking, 
Because she knew you were in need to replenish,
Her type no longer exist as today we live with impatience which is rather hellish. 

It’s like that old saying: “ They don’t make them like they us to”
And in her instance that was so true, thanks the heaves she was born, lived and travelled to the heavens ensue.

Jason
1st June 2026

Everything in God’s timing

​You ponder what’s going on
Yo carry out a leap of faith, 
I want to work this desire and make sure I won’t use any haste. 

I am writing these words and wonder where they shall end,
This is love of a higher power, the translucent hero and the one to defend. 

Be kind to yourself
Be kind to your needs, 
Be kind to your hopes and the spiritual nourishment which you shall feed. 

Be loving and learn that God wants nothing but the best 
You will find a way through this, and that comes from a deluge of zeal and zest. 

Be hopeful and be with the sun
And even when it isn’t shining, the rain can always be humble and fun. 

I need peace 
And I will receive it one day,
The loud chaos one entertains, I rather stay away.

Jason
1st June 2026

Every thing Temporary

​All things are temporary
Youth…
Adulthood…
Relationships and life,
We look towards a good beginning and refuse the negative of others strife. 

All things are temporary 
As all things can’t stay forever, 
Life is gifted by mercy and grace
And how many times we have fallen into an unknowing place.

You may have been a controlling person, 
Teaching your children the best way forth, 
I am not regretting life anymore, a good life is what I crave more.   

Temporary moments 
Lingering thoughts of day to day life, 
We all want to be comfortable in our day to day living
It’s only through our higher power we are able to be giving. 

Thank you for life
Thank you for being you,
We may not always agree, but life has a spirit which guides 
This temporary walk is merely a moment we confide. 

Jason
1st June 2026

A message

​someone one day says A.I. can write a poem
So does a computer have the capacity to see the heart and show them?

The message is simple
‘Love’, the winning formula, all that we need,
I am only human, capable of failures and victory, especially when I bleed. 

But the light is there 
No matter how much the sun or rain arrives, 
It’s about your heart that matters , which is the pattern to stay alive. 

I am here today 
Running this race called ‘life’, 
When all you need is to glide, 
For those who get exhausted, work on your patience ‘you always be facing an opposing tide’.

Jason
1st June 2026


 

Somethings in life.. you can’t

​You see, some things in life you can’t let go
It’s not about stubbornness or forcing anyone to understand, 
This is your walk, and the one you hold God’s protecting hand. 

You see, I see God as my everything, 
Something I can’t see but I can openly feel inside, 
I may go to a church on Sunday, but I have faced more than a tide.

What works for one person may not for next, 
I am there to hear the word of God and sing the highest note that I can, 
I can’t be anyone else in this life, sorry to those who can’t be on their own.. that walk I am unable to ever understand.

I want to be left alone, sometimes as arguments have fraught this mind so much,
I don’t want this anger to rip through my heart, as I promise there shall be a punch inflicted and not a mere touch.

If you read these words, don’t think I have been hurt? or anyone has said anything to me?
I just to be uncomfortable in God’s presence, because he protects my soul, the one when one day I shall be finally free.

“*One I wrote in 1 minute”
Jason
31st May 2026

Prayers for Uncle

​Thank you for his life, as Uncle hasn’t left as he is still around, 
And thank you for his fight, 
As no one wants to ever go
Yet heaven never stays still, nor shall it ever so slow. 

Praying for his children and family 
May the positive prayers arrive uncle George’s way, 
We all want an eternal life, but that is in heaven where he shall stay. 

We are born, we live and then spiritually leave 
God is protecting and holds our hearts which won’t ever be deceived. 

There are prayers coming your way
‘From this moment in time, and shall continue to stay. 

We want nothing be comfort, peace and light
Not counting Uncle George out.. just yet,
May people feel a blessing and learn to reset. 

Be at peace
Be with hope,
Tomorrow is never guaranteed, as we have all held onto life’s rope.

“For Uncle George”
Jason (a Prayer)
31st May 2026

Stockholm Run

​Well done Stan the man
I am sure you have heard this before,
Aching joints and the will to keep going
Well done for doing what you did, and that you keep showing,

Running through the Nordic roads
Going at a pace, which you are constantly measuring up to what needs to be done
This is a morale victory in what you won.

Well done, your wife, children, family and friends must be so proud 
The desire to the get to the finish line tests the inner spirit you possess to reach the end,
Well done for achieving this amazing run,
I am sure in your heart it was hard and also fun.

Well done, and god bless for reaching the pinnacle 
You trained hard and refused to feel at all cynical. 

Well done Stan, blessings and gratis for believing in you
This is an accomplishment waiting for you to do.

“Well done Stan for running the Stockholm marathon”
Jason
31st May 2026

Go…

​simply enjoy today
Love with all your heart,
Eat like it’s your last meal, tomorrows never promised… spoken at the start.

Love with all your might 
Love the life you have awaiting to endure,

I met a friend today 
He brought the biggest smile on my face, 
I thank the Lord for his life, that’s what my highest power has put in place. 

You see, no one knows 
With all the planning, can you predict will show? 
But now we ‘go’
Never slip, 
As today has commenced these words are merely a ‘tip’.

Jason
31st May 2026 

Just sometimes…

​We ask how and when
Living for today can sometimes depends.
You may feel melancholy because you have lost your way
I can only pray to God and wonder why I am feeling like this today?

I will move through the pressure
The pain you feel evidently inside
I wanted to be left alone as I just want my Father in heaven to whom I always confide. 

People making fun 
And you feel delicate because the brain isn’t in that place, 
I am sometimes scared as those who have now left I prefer to look to embrace. 

I shouldn’t feel so down
Tomorrow will different because I thank God for this day,
I know I need to keep going, as I pray for negativity to go away. 

I have done the ‘for’s and against’s’
And even though prayer I struggle to feel better, 
I know being reflective doesn’t always last forever. 

We do our best,
What else can we do?
I rather be with my Dad (Andy) right now.. but the reality is he won’t want me in heaven yet… and that’s what I already knew…

Jason
30th May 2026

Talking the art of conspiracy.

​We can relate in various ways
You can have your thoughts behind you, you may not open your mouth to express your say.

You see speaking your mind can cause offence, 
So how so we put our point across?
People like to talk conspiracy therapy but never done the role, 
As for most things, there might a hidden agenda, where polite is disguised to show.

I keep quiet, 
I know the truth inside my head, 
People are entitled to their opinion, and that’s all it is as I won’t worry their words at the point I sleep in my bed.

So what is important at the end of the day?
Moaning, generating conversation of what the media portrays, 
Do you believe all that is written in the newspapers, I have worked in it as hidden agendas shall always stay.

Can you overcome it, 
Or do you call it out?
If it’s blatant and it harms you and the people you love,
Then that’s where the politics needs to focus on correct policy to support the human spirt, which I personally love.

Jason
30th May 2026