• In Touch

    Phone, radio, book Outside world accessible We are not alone . CLP 07/03/2020

  • On Solitude

    In time of chaos Seek space to discover calm Beautiful respite . CLP 06/03/2020

  • On Uncertainty

    Precarious life Actors on stage, pawns on board? Nothing guaranteed CLP 06/03/2020

  • We and I

    Tricky this balance Tightrope over waterfall Would you hold the line? . n.b. The perpetual dance; with or without? CLP 05/03/2020

  • Remote Working

    Devoid of contact Electronic messages No compensation . CLP 05/03/2020

  • On Waiting

    Time no enemy Offers up precious seconds Gifts for you alone . CLP 04/03/2020

  • On A Chimney Pot

    Gull throws back its head Coughs up laughter; mocks sleep Nails scrape on windows . CLP 04/03/2020

  • On the Wireless

    Pictures colourful Action sharp, imagination Untethered turns wild . CLP 03/03/2020

  • Head Wind

    Nothing plays music Swirl, swoosh, schwash air-sea rhythms Shingle shifts on sand . CLP 03/03/2020

  • Voiceless

    Mouth moves aping sound Single simple words suffice Nothing more to say . n.b. Selective mutism is an intriguing behaviour. Despite having the facility to speak there are some people who simply do not. “Why not?” is a question that remains in the realm of speculation until the person is able to engage in conversation