Author Archives: Carole Anne Rogers

About Carole Anne Rogers

I have opinions and like to share them. My views are my own. I am a visionary artist. a musician, writer, a philosopher and a poet. Our band can be found here: www.soundcloud.com/criminal-suicide-limited www.wordpress.com/caroleannejones @CARogersNo1 @CriminalSuicide caroleannerogers111@gmail.com

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Carole Anne Rogers

A short time ago a Harris Hawk escaped from an aviary near us. We found out about this when we went to walk Stiggy round the garden. A couple of neighbours were leaning out of their windows and called out to … Continue reading →

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THE BLUE

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Carole Anne Rogers

Once In a distant Ethereal place I sailed On pure thought-waves Of intricate lace Mercurial Of movement Absence of pace Blissfully Meandering Through infinite space. Time – An idea An expression of haste Love – Corporeal No time to waste. … Continue reading →

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SWEET DREAMS PEGGY

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Carole Anne Rogers

It seemed Like a good idea, A new life For you And your child. You didn’t count The cost.   The dream At first, Became A nightmare, Then The nightmare Became Your Life.   There is No way Out.   … Continue reading →

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AT HOME

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Carole Anne Rogers

Taking the day off, Staying in bed, Sitting up, not getting up, Clear in my head; Thinking of rhymes While Stig’s in the hall, I’m jotting down lines While throwing his ball. Dean’s in the kitchen Making some tea, Life’s … Continue reading →

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THE CASE FOR TEACHING POLITICS IN SCHOOLS.

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Carole Anne Rogers

I think one should take a political test, Before one’s permitted to vote; A sound understanding of the politics of the day Is essential – not crap learned by rote. I think we’d get better politicians this way Because voters … Continue reading →

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SMALL BUSINESSES BUILT THIS COUNTRY …. 18th Feb 2015

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Carole Anne Rogers

If I was  millionaire business woman I’d start buying up corner shops; I’d keep re-investing the profits Until i had bought up the lot. I’d staff them with ex-cops, ex-army, Honest, hardworking folk get work too; Ex-criminals who want to … Continue reading →

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BRITAIN 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Carole Anne Rogers

He sits on the street With his cup at his feet, Hoping someone will help – Give him change. Such a very young man Doesn’t quite understand Why he’s homeless and lost, It feels strange. * So he shoulders the … Continue reading →

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PROSE EDDA

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Carole Anne Rogers

A soft, surface skin of serene sophistication Hides well the berserker behind the facade Of politeness and manners and other things gentle, Things needed to keep the sword back in the yard. * When needed we fight full of blood, … Continue reading →

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PARADIGM SHIFT 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Carole Anne Rogers

The dinosaurs lumber in the mountains so high, Lizard thoughts in their brains wandering turgidly by. “Things are this way, always have been, and they always will.” But beneath them are creatures, quick-witted and skilled. * That the lizards are … Continue reading →

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BAD DAY (in memory of Robin Williams)

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Carole Anne Rogers

Big black cat jumping on my back Knocking me down in a deep, dark pit No-one sees anything, I am alone My eyes are so empty, as here I sit.

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