Author Archives: Jim Mallin

Awkward Truth

Paint what you have seen Telling how it all came about Let the world know what you mean Paint what you have seen They can’t be no in-between Clean your brush and let it out Paint what you have seen … Continue reading

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A postcard from 1932

              Workers having a break High above America they sit If they fall the earth will shake Workers having a break Future warning for men to keep awake Lean into the past, don’t avoid … Continue reading

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The Tree of Wire

Wire © IWM (Art.IWM ART 2705) The Tree of Wire Why did you let this happen Paul? Not my fault my friend you know how I feel. Look at all this wire all over me what’s it’s point. I’m not … Continue reading

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A Picture Shows a Thousand Wounds

                  A Picture Shows a Thousand Wounds I am a messenger showing true facts The landscape of youth being hit hard I will report back to the world real acts I will … Continue reading

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Troubled Borders

Trouble is about on all the borders Rising uncertainties in an unseen war Occupying our very ways of order Unlike disaster never seen before Bringing all areas into a shut down Life decisions now decide to be strange Everybody must … Continue reading

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Elland road site (home of football)

Elland road the place to go when you feel low Languish around in bars before the start Let all your troubles dissolve with the flow As the thrill of action begins its part Now as the crowd begins to sing … Continue reading

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