Josh Rogan

poem by Josh Rogan

This is my tale of a young rogue, Jack Dagger, and his sweetheart, a landlord’s daughter called Molly Kent. Jack leaves Molly behind to go off to make his fortune, by any means. The story is set in the early 18th century, aga... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

This was written with a typical East-End Cockney in mind, and so the poem-cum-song is meant be H-dropped with great abandon and sung / recited (whatever suits) in an over dramatic style. This is particularly so at the end of each vers... Read more

story by Josh Rogan

Here are the first and tenth chapters of our post-Edwardian football - cum - espionage yarn - Ghosting in on the Blind Side, by Josh Rogan and Alexandra Haines. The two chapters will not seem linked in any way shape or form; this i... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

There was an old lady called Ann Marie Bowes, She went to real Bingo with people she knows. She went for the fun, the laughs and the gin, And now and again, she would have a small win. But one winter’s night the bus let t... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

These are simply my thoughts on this terrible waste of life. French Trench Drench Stench Read more

story by Josh Rogan

52 A Team Building Event PROFESSOR WINCH was once again alone in his office, and was once more in deep thought mode. He was a very, very, worried man indeed. He had just had the worst row ever with two of his fellow members of t... Read more

story by Josh Rogan

One of those (rare? frequent?) moments of literary madness, which may or may not have made sense at the time, but sure as hell don't come 5 years later. (Ignore the above date - this was actually written in 2011). Enjoy (the pancake) ... Read more

story by Josh Rogan

I am currently having a digital clear out and I have come across several stories which I started but never got very far with. This is one is a real novelty, because I have not the faintest clue what it was going to be about - none at ... Read more

story by Josh Rogan

*NOT FOR MINORS. EXPLETIVES THROUGHOUT. I am not sure if there are rules / guidelines on mature themes / expletives here - if there are, then I of course will oblige, even if it means removing any uploaded material. However, assumi... Read more

story by Josh Rogan

When I was in the RAF I became friends with an elderly London chap, and, although it seems like stereotyping (what can you do when the stereotype is true?), he was a very sharp, chirpy, cocky Cockney but he knew his stuff, certain thi... Read more

lyrics by Josh Rogan

These are the lyrics to my song all about the former glory of the great Port of Liverpool. Now, yes, the city and the port has seen great and welcome regeneration, seemingly negating the less than rosy view of things as per the lyrics... Read more

lyrics by Josh Rogan

This is I suppose mainly a song, but as ever with comic offerings, it works just as well as a poem. Now, I should acknowledge where I got the inspiration from; it is the well known folk singer / writer / musician Alan Bell, or at leas... Read more

publication by Josh Rogan

Some years back now, I was asked to be a guest blogger by a lady who was both my immediate boss at Lulu.com, and the joint MD of an editing company which (mainly) provided editing services for budding authors who may like to go down t... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

Another one that is not for minors - at all - do beware of this, folks. Now It may seem hooey, but it isn't; this was actually written to test the meter / the beat, the theme was actually secondary when being constructed. But never... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

I know this can be deemed out of date with the rulings some years back now, but, let’s call it an animal version of ‘Lest we forget’. Smeg'ead O'Mulligan, from any old Town, He owned a rottweiler, big ugly and ... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

The picturesque village of Coakley-by-Weald, Held annual games upon their sports field. But tragedy struck at the heart of the games, When the sole organiser went right up in flames. Such terrible news it did sadden the nation, ... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

Tick Tock, the Grandfather clock, Was made in the Second World War. But one night in the Blitz; the shop blown to bits; Tick Tock it was heard of no more. But then in the 50s the rubble was cleared; Tick Tock was unearthed and ... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

This is poem, similar to my Irish Blarney ditty, which, originally anyway, was included in my magic and fantasy novel. But an increasing word count saw it chopped at the last minute. It's obviously Arthurian in flavour, but the messag... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

A man-eating savage called Lou, Was eating a clown called Tatu. Although down to his head, Tatu he then said, ‘Do you know I’m due back on at two?’ There was a fat lady from Mull, Who went to the zoo in Old ... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

Young Bertram and Rosemary Hamble, Both went on a naturists ramble. For quite a few weeks, they had rosy red cheeks, But when rambling that way that’s the gamble. A bad tempered Teddy Boy Whose name was Rolf MacPain, H... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

A gum-chewing boy called Jack Mubble, Did blow an incredible bubble. He floated away, by the end of the day, His mum shouted up, ‘You’re in trouble!’ There was an old vicar from Troon, Who used to Love Rory ... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

The inflatable pupil Bill Brown, At the inflatable school in the town; Did take in a pin, which was a great sin, For Bill went and let everyone down. The daring young man from old Chester, Worked hard as a steam-roller tester. ... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

The futility of war, and the crazy mentality which is part and parcel of such madness. Like some other of my poems, this is both a poem and a song, if you want it to be. If you prefer the musical over the spoken, then any basic wal... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

The Elephant and Castle One day an elephant boarded a bus, The conductor was startled and shocked. He then dropped his satchel and ran to the front, And then on the window he knocked. The driver opened the partition and said,... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

(Hmm, some formatting problem in the title block - no matter really methinks) Although the British Royal Mail quite rightly pride themselves on successfully delivering the most obscurely / incompletely addressed letters and parcels... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

This poem - eventually - became very useful in a comic interlude in a fantasy and magic novel of mine - Mike Miller and the Warlocks of Bucharest. I say eventually as I wrote the original version many years before even having the idea... Read more

poem by Josh Rogan

A bit of a scene setter is needed here, and here it is: we've all heard of tales of mariners being eaten up by huge fish / whales / general non-specific sea monsters (apart from the fact that they are huge of course). These have persi... Read more