‘Distant Land’

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The blank page
has the coldest stare,
no words can describe
this darkness inside,
yearning for amnesia.
Happiness, the distant land
where other people live;
I’m no denizen there,
my passport withdrawn
when you rejected me —
subjecting me —
to the pain of my self

Copyright Francis Barker 2020

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Haiku: ‘For Art’s Sake’

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It’s making you think
Distorting clear perception
Who owns opinions?

Copyright Francis Barker 2020

Life of Noir 2020

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I am tired of this life
of noir

the greyness of sealskin
pulled taught over my face

this indoor sterility staring
through smeared glass

So go on, batter me flat
O wind and rain

I’ll live out visceral dreams
before plagues of locusts

blot out this pretending sky

Copyright Francis Barker 2020

15 Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe — Delusional Bubble (Reblog)

Europe is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From Cyprus to Iceland, and Russia to Portugal, there’s a beach for every taste in Europe. If you are planning for your next holiday or weekend getaway, keep reading as in this post, we’ll talk about 15 most beautiful beaches in Europe. […]

15 Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe — Delusional Bubble

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Haiku: ‘Blue Moon’

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Unsettling presence
A baleful visage rising
Moon — why are you blue?

Copyright Francis Barker 2020

Carpe Diem #1838 Blue Moon