And All That Jazz!

(Sonnet by Jackie Hutchinson)

Girls’ beaded gowns of tule and lace.    
How they twirl with elegance and flair,   
To the heady tunes of Fred Astaire,         
Edgar swoons with his lady, Grace          
Buoyant twists of this era, they embrace                   
Conveying timeless style and debonair.       
Ardent passions, inflame an affair
Dancing rhythmically to Baby Face.        
Flashes of silver, opulent sapphire            
Saxophones’ vibes resonates,
With tossing head and demure flicks,  
Intensifying jealousy and hate,            
Impetuous feelings ignites the fire,
Cunning Gilbert is playing tricks.

Society’s Cast –offs

(Free verse by Jacky Hutchinson)

Dejected ground
helpless to litter
                  chip cartons,
                 ‘Special Brew’ cans
                 ‘John Player’ packets
                  sweet wrappers.

strewn on its pavements
                  twisted cigarette stubs,
                  bin liners ripped open,
                  needles,
                  syringes
                  dog turds.


Angry spats of
                  bubble gum
                  plastic bottles
                  stamped onto concrete

                 
Discarded estates,
                  thrown away  
                  with contempt.
                  repulsive to us all.

In the Magical Forest

(Sonnet by Jackie Hutchinson)

Amidst an aromatic olive grove,
Jasmine and Primrose gaily sing,
Smile and hover on their swings.
Casting rays of soft translucent mauve,
They float around in Crystal Cove.
They fan their iridescent wings
Cooled by secret, magical springs
Enticed by concealed treasure trove.
Curtly, a sinister presence invades,
As wicked goblins arrive; who sneer,
Down in the leafy everglades.
Radiating ripples of evil and fear,
Melancholy and unease pervades
As evasive, sneaky goblins appear.