Life is a Rollercoaster

John'slatest collection of poems is a profound exploration of the human spirit,capturing the raw and unfiltered emotions of love, loss, war, and peace. Thispowerful anthology invites you to reflect deeply on the meaning of existence,guiding you through the highs and lows of the human experience. Feel theheartbreak of loss and the bitterness of conflict yet find solace in love andthe fragile peace that follows. Through it all, the unwavering theme ofresilience shines, reminding us of our capacity to endure and overcome.

Thesepoems don't just echo universal truths; they also bear witness to specificmoments in history, including the harrowing brutality of the Russian invasionof Ukraine. John's work is a poignant record of contemporary struggles,championing a more inclusive and compassionate world. With his distinct voice,John captures the essence of humanity in all its complexity, ensuring thesepoems will resonate far beyond our time.

Someof these poems are also songs. To hear (and see music videos) of some of thesongs readers can scan the accompanying QR codes.

Here are a few verses from a couple of poems to give aflavour of the collection:

WOW, WOW, SHE LOVESME

When I first saw you,I was making a pitch.

Your kind of look, itmade me twitch.

I don't know whatit's all about,

I only know I want tosing and shout.



Youcame over, looked me in the eye.

Ifelt queasy, thought I might die.

Yousaid, 'Boy, you're the one I'm looking for.'

Nextthing I knew, I was on the floor.



Ithought:



Wow,wow, she loves me!

Wow,wow, I'm on a jet ski!

Wow,wow, oh god, she met me -

Wow,wow, it's my destiny.



THE PEACEDIVIDEND



Instead ofpaying for guns and bombs,

For massgraves and family tombs,

Put themoney to housing and schools

Sochildren won't use guns, only tools.



No arms tobuy, no soldiers to kill,

Use themoney for those who are ill.

Put themetal into cars,

The fuelto power rockets to Mars.



Save theexplosions for Bonfire Night

Instead ofblowing things up as you fight.

Put thenuclear threat to good use

Forshrinking tumours, not nuclear truce.



In placeof the men going into battle,

Let themcome home and raise our cattle;

Instead offighting to be free,

Fightingfor our place in industry.



Take yourwars out to the fields -

Bats andballs alone to wield.

Then youcan feel that you've just won

Withoutever firing a missile or gun.