Archive for December 2nd, 2008

Bated Breath: a Poet’s Poetic Sojourn

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Fred Omorogbe asked:


Yawn, yawn, more yawns… oh digidy yawn, my mouth so wide, could stuff a ton. Woke up messed up, my head… those drums. Bathtub, great munch… yeah! Back in form! Straight up to where I left you off, I had to sleep… don’t you agree? I tossed and turned all through the night… Tracey! Tracey!! Till morning light.

Nightmare or dreams… Just couldn’t sleep, my head sure need some cool relief. A shot or two could do the trick… drink devil you, stay clear… retreat!! But why all these heart troubling flakes, been two long years for heaven’s sake… I need to break away… someday, could help… just let it out today.

It all started like a sordid smoke… me, bloke… in love? Oh what a joke! “Single and free”; my tag for real, deep down… Guts failed me… Shush… don’t squeal! A relationship, I craved… So warm, so deep… Just couldn’t bring myself to speak. That “girl-shy” thing… Weakness; my chill… Don’t tease… t’was then, not now… You clown.

That warm and dusty summer tide, two years ago, one campus night, remains my memory jolting smear… the day I laid it all to bear. Mad Paul had busted in my room, his mission? “Foolproof”… you’ll know that soon. Paul said “She’s coming tonight live”… “Who Paul”? I asked… “Tracey!!!”… Delight!

I laughed it all off … razzmatazz… though hoping it will come to pass. You see, Mad Paul was known for trash, can’t trust his words… mischief attached. “Get out of here… you bunch of lies… go tell that to the toilet flies”. We’ve never talked, just hi’s and byes, so, why the heck’s she coming by?

Chronicle Paul reveals his plot; He’d gone to “kiss and tell” my crush… Now Tracey plans to come for sure… Oh God, oh gosh… my ******* ****! I quizzed and gored at Paul at will… Eye popping Tracey’s tale… unveils. “Who send you message”??? I exclaimed… Shivers, my knees can’t hold again.

Its 7:00pm right on the dot… still hope Mad Paul might’ve called a bluff… Dressed up, scented, tensed up and stuff… could hear my heart beat “budeebuum”. Now wait, this madness’ gone too far… she’s just a girl… can’t be that hard. I’ll stand; I’ll face right up to her… Yeah right! Run off… You big shy rat.

Laid back, Paul’s words kept reeling though…. He said “Tracey so love you too”. She’d tried her best to play the game; I was too shy… Oh crying shame. Now Paul had gone to make a way, tonight, right now… Is judgment day. Come rain and shine, I’ll face my fate… KNOCK! KNOCK!!… OH GOSH… Silence… Please wait.



BENJAMIN

The Junction Linking Ways to Major London Attractions

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Naveen Marasinghe asked:


 

The renowned junction of five busy roads in Westminster, at the heart of West End in London, “Piccadily Circus” was constructed in 1819 as an intersection to the main shopping destination of the region. The name “Piccadily” is the origin of the frilled collar made by the rich tailor Roger Baker who lived in the area and “Circus” was a derivation of the Latin word “circus” which means “circle” as it functioned as a round open space connecting several main streets in the area.

 

Piccadily Circus now links the main theatres in Shaftesbury Avenue and other boulevards of the Haymarket, Coventry and Glasshouse Street that are featured with a number of theatres, restaurants and massive cinema complexes. These compelling elements draw about 150,000 people walking around the busy area during weekends. The Shaftesbury Avenue is the most important division leading from the Piccadily Circus which was created in 1885. Firstly, the square was a key location for huge billboards and now it houses massive electronic displays carrying many advertisements all day long.

 

At the center of the Piccadily Circus is the Shaftesbury monument fountain that was erected in 1893 honoring Lord Shaftesbury, a charity donor in 19th Century who helped the poor in great deal. It is a statue of a **** Angel of Christian Charity called Eros that has been made of aluminum standing on the bronze fountain.

 

Piccadilly Circus tube station is to be found right underneath the Circus. It is the London underground station running between Leicester Square and the Green Park through the Piccadilly Line and also between Oxford Circus and Charing Cross through the Bakerloo Line. The entire station is completely underground and happens to be one of the few railway stations without any related building on the ground.

 

As the Piccadily Circus in one of the busiest places in London, tourist accommodation facilities are distinctly found including London serviced apartments and hotels. In particular Ascott Serviced Apartments stand as some of the chief hospitality providers in London offering the finest ingredients to have delightful stay.



WAYNE