My Comfort Zone - Janet

It’s safe here in my cocoon.
No reason to fear
the great unknown.
No need to drown
in the sea of doubt.
No locked door
to keep me out.
Won’t put my head
above the parapet.
There’s nothing here
I will forget.
No challenge for me
that I might fail.
Nothing to make me
weep or wail.
I’m safe in here
but, so alone.
Hidden away in
my comfort zone.

Janet

Traded In - Di Scantlebury

Last year was
A horrible year
My ex traded me in
Not quite sure
Where I went wrong
Too old perhaps
Not thin?

I thought I looked
Quite good for my age
But alas I should
Admit defeat
Against a younger
Bit of stuff
No way could I compete!

There never was
A hint of grey
Covers all the dye said
On the packs
Bottox and fillers
Could be killers
But you would never see the cracks!

Although I know
It was not my fault
That my man
Had wandering eyes
Girls take a tip
Before you let rip
Go easy on those pies!

Di Scantlebury