Write Everyday – 8th August 2026

I write everyday

whether I want to or not

I’ve made a commitment

so you know I won’t stop

It’s not that it’s worthy

insightful or wise

I just made the effort

and that’s the surprise

I’d often be waiting

to hear from my muse

but she’s be found snoring

just having a snooze

I realise it’s silly

but it’s something to do

I hope it inspires

the writer in you

 

You can always tell when I’ve given up. I write in some kind of structure. Years of songwriting means it comes naturally. It doesn’t mean it’s any good though.

Radiohead 2012 in Paris before they took to the stage.

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