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Santa’s Grotto: Seasonal Role for Elderly Gents

11/14/2024 by Roy Sutton

As we enter the Christmas season, stores in London and every western city are gearing up for a seasonal boost to their trade. One traditional way that big stores manage to pull in customers at this time of year is by setting up a Santa’s Grotto.

This way children can meet with Santa and let him know what they desire as Christmas presents.

This is a magical time of year for young children, and they all love meeting Santa.

However, not every story can have the real Santa, of course. So, stores must rely on elderly men willing to play the part.

I thought it would be interesting to take a whimsical look at how the experience might be for those elderly gentlemen.

My thoughts are summarised in today’s poem.

Santa’s Grotto

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Remember the golden age of flying?

10/01/2024 by Roy Sutton

There was a golden age of flying, and I was lucky to experience some of it.

In my professional life, I was in an international role before I became a digital entrepreneur. So, I travelled by air a lot over many years. I have flown thousands of times in every class, including first. I even flew on Concorde back in the day. All of these were great experiences in those days, even when you were in the economy section.

However, that’s not the case today. Just recently I went on a trip to Gibraltar, and I was reminded of the challenges of modern air travel.

Fly economy today, and it’s a very different experience. There are no frills; you get very little space; and absolutely no comfort.

In the age of budget airlines, even the big players like British Airways have had to strip out costs to be able to compete on price.

So, flying has become inexpensive, relatively speaking, but it has come at a significant cost in terms of the overall experience. That’s life, I guess. You get what you pay for.

Anyway, whilst waiting for my economy class flight to Gibraltar, I set my experience to verse, and I share it with you today.

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I’m sure most readers will recognise the challenges of modern air travel.

IN MEMORIAM: The Golden Age of Flying

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Roy Sutton: In My Own Write

09/20/2024 by Roy Sutton

Readers may be interested to know that I’m currently compiling a book of my observational poetry, which will have the title “IN MY OWN WRITE” and I hope will be released later in the year.

With that in mind, I have compiled a poem to go with the title, and I offer you a preview of it today. The pun is intended, of course.

Essentially, it reflects what I do. I try to make sense of the world around me. That’s not always as easy as it should be, but that’s life.

Anyway, I hope my poem appeals to you, dear reader.

IN MY OWN WRITE POEM

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Political Poem: The Guy in Number 10

09/03/2024 by Roy Sutton

Today I offer you a political poem.

Leave me alone with my thoughts for long and, very quickly, my thoughts will be turned into verse for the record.

Now one of life’s great disappointments, for me at least, is politicians. They always promise a great deal, but rarely do they ever improve anything for ordinary people. Invariably, they are driven only by self-interest.

Over the years, my views on our political leaders have not been positive. However, I cannot think of a worse bunch in my lifetime, than the current crop of third raters dominating politics wherever you look. That’s certainly true here in the UK. And I’m not referring to a single political party. Mediocrity is the order of the day across the political spectrum.

Anyway, I turned my thoughts into a poem, which I share with you today.

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POLITICAL POEM

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Poem about lifestyle choices

08/21/2024 by Roy Sutton

It is a fact, that frequently other people will try to tell us how we should live our lives or express disapproval of our lifestyle choices in some way.

For some reason, they think they get to decide what is or isn’t the correct way that we should conduct ourselves.

Now I agree with the idea of right and wrong. I accept that certain things are universally considered wrong. Stealing for instance, or cheating on a loyal partner. Essentially, this means doing things that hurt other people.

However, if you choose to live in a way that does not hurt anyone else, why should that be anyone’s business but your own?

If you’re not hurting or bothering anyone else, surely you should be free to live as you please.

I was thinking about this yesterday, and my thoughts very quickly turned into a poem, which I thought I’d share with you, dear reader.

I hope it proves thought-provoking. Please feel free to share it on Pinterest or your preferred social media app.

POEM ABOUT LIFESTYLE CHOICES

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Neanderthal Man: A poem about a modern phenomenon

08/20/2024 by Roy Sutton

For those unfamiliar with the term, Neanderthal man was a subspecies of humans that lived in Europe and Asia from around 400,000 to 40,000 years ago. In this context, the word ‘man’ is being used as a synonym for human beings.

In theory, this subspecies is long gone. Nevertheless, when we see how some people behave during modern protests, you must wonder whether this is true.

Don’t get me wrong, protesting is a valid form of making your voice heard in any democracy. People are entitled to protest if they feel they have a genuine grievance, and their voices are not being heard.

Where I do have a problem, though, is when protest descends into violence, vandalism, and destruction of property. I think that’s unnecessary. Certainly, it’s unlikely to win over hearts and minds, in my opinion.

Anyway, I summarised my thoughts on this subject in the form of a poem, which I thought I’d share with you, dear reader.

It’s just how I see it. You may see it differently and that’s fine. We all have our opinions on these things.

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NEANDERTHAL MAN POEM

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Patriotism poem to get you thinking

08/19/2024 by Roy Sutton

I’m always fascinated by the reaction to displays of patriotism, particularly by the mainstream media here in Britain. It usually involves subtle mocking or sneering, and rarely is it considered a noble thing. Perhaps that’s just the way it is here.

However, what’s wrong with people feeling a deep sense of connection with their roots? What’s wrong with people feeling a sense of belonging and pride in their nation?

Surely, patriotism fosters unity, strength, and a collective spirit that uplifts everyone.

I’m not an enthusiastic flag-waver by nature, but I am quietly proud of my roots and it’s certainly an important part of my sense of identity.

Anyway, having given the issue some thought recently, I wrote a patriotism poem to reflect how I felt about it.

I hope it will get you thinking about patriotism a little.

PATRIOTISM POEM

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Poem about mistakes and why they’re important

08/17/2024 by Roy Sutton

We all make mistakes, and they can be frustrating.

Let’s face it, mistakes are inevitable, at least occasionally. However, remember this, mistakes are invaluable too.

We learn more from our mistakes than we could ever learn in a classroom. Every mistake we make is a lesson in disguise, offering us insights that no textbook or training could ever provide. And these are lessons we’ll never forget.

Mistakes form the basis of that valuable commodity known as experience.

If we embrace our mistakes and take the lessons from them, this is how we develop mastery in whatever we’re doing.

A willingness to embrace mistakes is what separates the average from the exceptional.

You too can be exceptional if you’re willing to make mistakes and learn from them.

Never fear mistakes. They are your best teacher.

To help you reflect on the points made here, allow me to offer you a poem about mistakes.

POEM ABOUT MISTAKES

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Poem to Celebrate the Working Class

08/16/2024 by Roy Sutton

In a world driven by ambition, and big money, it’s easy to overlook the quiet strength of those good people on whom much of society depends. The people who make a difference and without whom nothing would work. In short, where would we be without the working class?

The working class, also known as the working poor or blue-collar workers, refers to people employed in occupations requiring either manual labour or modest levels of skill, often with limited financial resources and social mobility.

I don’t think such people get the credit they deserve for the contribution they make. So, in today’s poem, I thought it was time we honoured them.

These people are the hands that build, the minds that create, and the spirits that persevere through challenges most of us will never see.

Today’s poem is a tribute to those unsung heroes.

They deserve recognition, and they deserve more than they get.

Let’s take a few moments to remember ordinary people.

POEM TO CELEBRATE THE WORKING CLASS

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Poem about the need to be businesslike

08/03/2024 by Roy Sutton

Here’s a poem about the need to be businesslike.

You must always be businesslike in everything you do, especially if you’re a creative person reliant on agents and advisors. Never assume people won’t rip you off. They will, if they’re given the chance.

Easy money can tempt even normally honest people, should they feel the need.

Never take your eye off the financial ball. Failing to do so could prove very costly.

POEM ABOUT BEING BUSINESSLIKE

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