Now Available – Written on the Road – A Collection of Poetry by Elizabeth Gates

Posted on 30, March, 2023 by David E. Gates

Written on the Road was exactly that. A collection of poems written over the course of many travels, describing the highs and lows of life and love, family, friends, homes and the glorious countryside, as Elizabeth Gates and her husband, Eric, toured the country from Land’s End to John O’Groats, in their trusty Fiat campervan.

Inspirational, sincere and sometimes heart-breaking in their honesty, the poems within Written on the Road are one women’s view of her life, experiences and the world “as is”.

A beautiful and unique collection.

Compiled and edited by David E. Gates. Available to order from here.

“Normandy” selected for display at Army Flying Museum

Posted on 1, November, 2020 by David E. Gates

I’m honoured to have my poem, Normandy, selected for display at the https://www.armyflying.com/museum from the 3rd November.

Inspired by the history of the army air corps and its predecessors from the second world war (Glider pilot regiments and the royal flying corps of the first world war). Inspired by stories of courage, bravery, and comradeship.

Alongside the poems there will be a mass art installation of over 500 knitted mini medals created by groups and individuals from across the UK and further afield inspired by stories and artefacts that are on display at the museum. All poems and medals will be on display for visitors to see at the museum from the 3rd November until 10th December 2020.

Other poems are available in my anthologies: Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman and First Words.

A Poem…

Posted on 27, April, 2020 by David E. Gates

Some, it seems, just don’t get it.
They think they’re immune and ultra-fit.
But this thing doesn’t care who you are.
Hence its spread, near and far.

Cyclists on pavements, despite roads being clear.
Speeding through town, coming too near.
“Get off the pavement!” I yell at them all.
Because, quite simply, they’re not playing ball.

The rules are simple, but they don’t understand,
How to stop it, getting out of hand,
More weeks of lockdown, if you keep being a tool,
Going out for no reason, like a total fool.

You may be a carrier, and pass it on,
To your daughter, your mum, your dad or your son.
Do it for them, if for nobody else,
Do it for you, and your own health.

The message is clear, stay in, don’t go out,
The rules are to protect you, so please don’t flout.
Stop taking trips, for non-essential buys,
Or you may find, it causes your own demise.

At least if it happens, and you find yourself dead,
It’s one less idiot, to stop the spread.
So, do me a favour, don’t be a din.
Please, for now, just stay the fuck in!

©Copyright – David E. Gates 2020.

More poems and other stories are available in the following anthologies from David E. Gates, available from all good bookstores. And Amazon:

World Poetry Day

Posted on 21, March, 2020 by David E. Gates

It’s World Poetry Day today and, in tribute to this, and given the current circumstances, the following is my contribution which seems rather apt. For more poems and short stories, see my anthologies: First Words and Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman.

Corona

From China, Covid-19 its name,

Travelled west, and here it came.

Affecting many, making them ill.

It’s one purpose, seeming to kill.

Coughing, spreading, without knowing.

Events cancelled, no movies showing.

Calls for calm, as it takes its toll,

Morons stockpiling toilet roll.

Panic buying, hand gels and soap.

People dying, a loss of hope.

This virus, it cares not.

Though it hates the weather hot.

Take extra care, if you’re unwell,

And it will, be just swell.

Wash your hands, to stop the spread,

Else you may, well end up dead!

©Copyright – David E. Gates – 2020

Unzipped makes Semi-Finals of AuthorsDB Cover Contest!

Posted on 8, November, 2019 by David E. Gates

My book, Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman, has placed in the Semi-Finals in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest

To vote, please go to Unzipped.

Poem selected for feature on Poetry Soup

Posted on 23, September, 2019 by David E. Gates

My poem The Ode of Phineas Gage is one of the poems being featured on the PoetrySoup home page this week.

Check out Page 3 of www.poetrysoup.com to see it.

I was inspired to write it after reading about the unfortunate Phineas Gage in an “On this day in… 1848” article on Friday 13th September 2019. You can read the bizarre and curious story of Phineas Gage on Wikipedia.

For other poems, and short stories, my two anthologies, First Words and Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman, are available now.

Vote for my book cover (Please!)

Posted on 29, April, 2019 by David E. Gates

My book, Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman, has been entered in the 2019 Authors DB Cover Contest.

I’d really appreciate it if you could take two seconds to vote for the cover. You can vote by clicking here and selecting Submit your Vote/Review. Many thanks.

In celebration of World Poetry Day…

Posted on 21, March, 2019 by David E. Gates

Outrunning the Rain

Outrunning the rain.
Outgunning the pain.
Fighting back the tears.
Even though it’s been years.

Like drops from the sky,
They multiply.
Each glistening and clear.
Each a perfect tear.

Outrunning the rain.
On board the train.
Swept away on the tracks.
As emotion racks.

Biting my lip.
So my cover won’t slip.
Keeping up face.
No matter the place.

Outrunning the rain.
Feeling the strain.
Pain doesn’t subside.
I just want to hide.

Away from the looks.
And into my books.
Distraction is key.
For my sanity.

Outrunning the rain,
Another smile I feign,
They say it won’t last.
The pain will soon pass.

Isn’t like that for me.
It has longevity.
Though I’m better each day.
With strength I’ll outstay.

Outrunning the rain.
Dousing the flame.
Memories keep me sane.
Outrunning the rain.

Outrunning the Rain is featured in the anthology, Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman, which is available from all good bookstores in various formats.

Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman – B&W Edition available now.

Posted on 21, January, 2019 by David E. Gates

Dare you look inside?

A collection of short-stories, poems, reviews and other writings from the author of Access Denied, The Roots of Evil, The Wretched and First Words.

Black and White Paperback (£9.99) and Kindle (£4.99) versions available from Amazon now.

Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman – Available now.

Posted on 4, December, 2018 by David E. Gates

Dare you look inside?

A full-colour illustrated collection of short-stories, poems, reviews and other writings from the author of Access Denied, The Roots of Evil, The Wretched and First Words.

Full Colour & Black and White paperback versions available now – See links below to purchase. (Please allow 28 days for delivery.)

Available from all good online bookstores.

Available at Amazon in Kindle (Full Colour – £9.99) and Paperback (£27.99) formats.

Available from Smashwords in multiple e-reader formats.

FULL COLOUR ILLUSTRATED PAPERBACK – £17.99 (Within UK)

B&W ILLUSTRATED PAPERBACK – £11.99 (Within UK)

RELEASE DATE – 01/01/19

If you wish to purchase from outside of the UK, please contact me directly here.

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Corona

From China, Covid-19 its name,

Travelled west, and here it came.

Affecting many, making them ill.

It’s one purpose, seeming to kill.

Coughing, spreading, without knowing.

Events cancelled, no movies showing.

Calls for calm, as it takes its toll,

Morons stockpiling toilet roll.

Panic buying, hand gels and soap.

People dying, a loss of hope.

This virus, it cares not.

Though it hates the weather hot.

Take extra care, if you’re unwell,

And it will, be just swell.

Wash your hands, to stop the spread,

Else you may, well end up dead!

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Outrunning the Rain

Outrunning the rain. Outgunning the pain. Fighting back the tears. Even though it’s been years. Like drops from the sky, They multiply. Each glistening and clear. Each a perfect tear.

Outrunning the rain. On board the train. Swept away on the tracks. As emotion racks. Biting my lip. So my cover won’t slip. Keeping up face. No matter the place.

Outrunning the rain. Feeling the strain. Pain doesn’t subside. I just want to hide.

Away from the looks. And into my books. Distraction is key. For my sanity.

Outrunning the rain, Another smile I feign, They say it won’t last. The pain will soon pass.

Isn’t like that for me. It has longevity. Though I’m better each day. With strength I’ll outstay.

Outrunning the rain. Dousing the flame. Memories keep me sane. Outrunning the rain.

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Dare you look inside?

A collection of short-stories, poems, reviews and other writings from the author of Access Denied, The Roots of Evil, The Wretched and First Words.

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RELEASE DATE – 01/01/19

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Outrunning the rain.
Outgunning the pain.
Fighting back the tears.
Even though it’s been years.

Like drops from the sky,
They multiply.
Each glistening and clear.
Each a perfect tear.

Outrunning the rain.
On board the train.
Swept away on the tracks.
As emotion racks.

Biting my lip.
So my cover won’t slip.
Keeping up face.
No matter the place.

Outrunning the rain.
Feeling the strain.
Pain doesn’t subside.
I just want to hide.

Away from the looks.
And into my books.
Distraction is key.
For my sanity.

Outrunning the rain,
Another smile I feign,
They say it won’t last.
The pain will soon pass.

Isn’t like that for me.
It has longevity.
Though I’m better each day.
With strength I’ll outstay.

Outrunning the rain.
Dousing the flame.
Memories keep me sane.
Outrunning the rain.