Here is another little bit of that Christmas sprinkle or sparkle whatever you prefer is your call – As always i wish you the very best, yes indeed to one and all.
As we begin the run in to Christmas Day and the festivities that compliment this annual occasion – here is a little something to consider for that ‘big day’…
CHRISTMAS MEAT (ing)
Stuff the Turkey
Roast the Chicken
Goose fat ‘tatoes are murky
Tasty though, they’re finger lickin’
Luscious leg of Lamb
Gorgeous side of Gammon
Sausages wrapped in ham
Oh, and don’t forget the freshly caught Salmon
Pluck the Pheasant, Goose or Duck
Tantalise taste buds with some wine based jus
Order now, or be out of luck
Supplant the potatoes with Cous Cous?
Not just meat, we all need greens
Broccoli and Brussels light up our plate
The earth will be a better place to be seen
In the global food climate debate
Add some carrots, roast parsnips too
Compliment the diet with a variety in types of sauce
A tender cut of beautiful Beef won’t make you moo
Just make sure that you’re not eating horse…
Complete your prep, with a sweet tooth in mind
Cream, pastry, chocolates are on the festive menu
Look hard enough and I’m sure you’ll find
Some of us searching for the loo!
Christmas is now around the bend
Prepare well, include plenty of seating
Seek out the tablets to put you on the mend
As you partake in your chosen Christmas MEAT (ing)!
For the sake of remembrance and just returning from my mother’s homeland in Jamaica, it reminded me of Ian Fleming, his books on Jame Bond (007) and the fact he has a Hotel called Goldeneye near Ocho Rios means I couldn’t resist re-telling the first Bond movie shot mostly in Jamaica some 61 years (released October 1962).
So here is my poetic repost of that first encounter with the ‘Man with the Golden Gun, who ‘Died/lived Twice’ and faced his first real enemy in the shaped of the ham-fisted Dr No.
I wonder who will fill next fill the 007 shoes and what dangers lie in wait for them …
THE FIRST IN THE SERIES (COVERING THE BOND MOVIES) – this is my own title v- enjoy…feedback..respond..
NO WAY…
It was an EON ago when it began
Nineteen sixty-two I believe
Broccoli and Saltzman had a plan
And there he was Mr. Sean Connery
From the pen of Mr. Fleming
Films that set the spy world alight
Cinema goers followed the sparkle like lemmings
Off the cliff of entertainment, into the night
In Jamaica an inspired Fleming wrote
They filmed Dr. No there
The exotic location was worthy of note
The choice, like Bond, was a dare
Bond fought ‘the hand’ of crime
Used the tricks of the trade
Ursula shone like a coin, a dime
Beauty met beauty; in Jamaica it was made
With action, pace and the one liner
Delivered to the enemy and the viewer
Followed by the baddie with a shiner
As Bond sat in a bow tie, eating from a skewer
With a nod and a wink
Good triumphs over evil
Facing the barrel of a Walther also makes one think
“Pentagon Pirate Gang: Secrets of the Orchard by J.W. Nelson is an engaging read which focuses on a tightly knit group of five friends (the Pentagon) as they struggle to uncover the truth about the Hogwarts-style school and its mysterious past. The story is well-written, with substantial world-building and deep characters”..
The anticipation is building. The moment of truth awaits. All you you can do is sit on the edge of your seat. The result is unknown; sitting in the future as fate…
England and its long history of Football have reached the top of the summit for only the second time in their illustrious history. In some very minuscule way, I hope to convey some positive vibes for their final on Sunday August 20th against the Spanish side that will be the toughest of tests.
Anyway here is my poetic attempt at motivation (and fingers crossed hope!!)
When The Final Whistle Blows…
When the final whistle blows,
How will you feel?
Has Russo and Kelly boosted our mood
Will Earps protect our goal like a shield?
When the final whistle blows,
Can Carter and Walsh protect us?
Or will Bright and Bronze safeguard our back
Or should we ‘Jose’ and park the bus…
When the final whistle blows,
The young James and Stanway arrive;
Speed and skill intertwine
Our ‘young bloods’ are starting to thrive
When the final whistle blows,
Toone and Hemp move at pace;
Let’s trouble their defensive guard
Make them think and give them something else to face
When the final whistle blows,
England and Daly add more to the mix;
Left or right makes no odds
A problem we hope any team can’t fix
When the final whistle blows,
Greenwood, Charles and Morgan sit tight;
Calmness, confidence, plus speed suits us fine
In any match, any day or any ‘final’ night
When the final whistle blows,
We hope to be tripping the light fantastic;
Robinson, Coombs and Charles make sure
We won’t need anything too drastic
When the final whistle blows
Where will you all be?
It could be heaven or in some hell of a place
Whatever the result – we’ll all have to wait and see…
Peter Okonkwo talks to J W Nelson about writing, publishers and the challenges that that can bring any would be author. View the You Tube interview by clicking the link below:
Also discussed ; Company of Fools – the rom-com drama of highs and lows of the main character Justin Whalley, as he searches for Love, job security whilst fending off a dysfunctional family
Somewhere in the deep wooded Sherwood Forest lies a school – in it the young students have to compete to reveal life long secrets that are too powerful for them to learn. But learn them they do.
What happens when that time arrives and the vengeful head mistress Mrs Blackfruit and her sidekick the deputy head Mr Thornby decide to step in using their own version of punishment on the 5 students who band to together to form the Pentagon Pirate Gang.
Listen how the story unfolds here…
Audio Ad for Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secret of the Orchard- J W Nelson
Let me know what you think, of the ad, the book (please leave a review) and the story – this is the first in the series. Book two on the way…
The first book in the highly rated* Mid-grade/Young Adult, fantasy, mystery adventure is available online (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, World of Books) and in book shops (Foyles and Waterstones)where a thrilling read awaits you in ; Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secrets of the Orchard.
In some limited way to remember the effort, work, sacrifice that the first 500 Caribbean’s left their sunny homeland islands; answering the call from the its ‘commonwealth motherland’ their drive, determination against a harsh landscape, they managed to thrive in that sometimes ‘hostile’ environment.
Like any trail blazer, they have set the path forward. In essence they built, created the roads for which people like myself can now walk along, without the baggage that they had to carry.
Hopefully these few poetic words, rhymes goes just a little way…
A picture never to be forgotten and always remembered…
WINDFALL / RUSH
They asked for our help
And we answered that call
Our mothers and fathers took their leave
Being sold the idea of a windfall
They travelled across the seas
Seeking a new future for all
Working tirelessly for the last 40 years
Still wondering where is that windfall
And now after all this time
The governing hands have ‘dropped the ball’
Losing our parental identification, we ask how?
So, isn’t it time to forget about that windfall?
With honesty and integrity our parents left their family bosom
Diligent, and obedient, working across buses, hospitals, trains, and shopping malls
Helping to build a life in Britain now their home
Shouldn’t those in charge be now handing out that Windfall?
Anyone working for so long after being asked to help
Should not be treated with such shameful contempt
I truly hope our Windrush generation
Get that windfall and a message of apologies, that needs to be sent…
In Recognition of black people as a whole the Windrush is one part of our history, some of it steeped in an seemingly ongoing battle to survive and live as anyone else. Yet we as people have achieved and reached what would have been thought of impossible heights. Here is a small reflection of that as we celebrate the positive and the success gained
WHO ARE WE?
We could be the man at the very top
We could be the man with the quiet Karma
Reaching a summit some thought impossible
Achieved by none other than Barrack Obama
We could be the global female lead
We could be the host, inspirator, a champion for all to hear and see
We should focus on ‘Key, Significance and small victories’
We could also follow our very own Oprah Winfrey
We could focus on winning our race – Daley?
Could we win ten challenging events – all at one time?
We could achieve the highest accolades of GOLD
Thompson’s record is purely and simply sublime
We could be the ‘black beauty’: out of this world
Nichelle caused a stir with ‘that first kiss’
We now thankfully live in changed times
It is something thankfully we do not miss
We could be the ‘Thunderball’ 8 – yes that’s black
Earl started something that others did discern
A man of longevity – yes his life covered a century
Another inspiring target for us all; from which to learn
We could be the voice of our nations
Powerful, moving, seducing and hot like a burner
Songs and melodies from the past into the future
Yes, we could all do with a bit of ‘The’ Tina Turner
We could be funny, colourful, bold and a first?
Sweet sixteen in the 70’s made many choose Lenny
We could produce magic amid a torrid racial backdrop
In an era where up the Hill; there was another funny man called Benny..
We could be in the news
We could be the first colour on your screen
We could follow Trevor’s poise, professionalism and attitude
We love having him on our Team…
We are everyone, everything, just like you
We have beautiful, hair, colour, skin and eyes
We are proud, clever, funny with intelligence
We are here, we are all together, let’s all keep aiming for that prize…