• On Memory xiv

    Yes, I remember, but when exactly was it? And what day is this? ~ n.b. Tricky isn’t it? ~ CLP 17/01/2021 Read more

  • Lockdown 3 (Day 13) Wensum Park

    It didn’t take long for the snow to go. Just pockets of compacted ice in shaded corners and the decomposing remains of snowmen on the lawns of the parks. The low Sun was wonderful. I walked with my face covering in place for most of the time, so am dubious as to whether I topped Read more

  • On Playing iii

    Disregard of fears leads you to discovery of hidden talents ~ p.s. Play safe, or try stuff out for fun? What have you got to lose by trying? It’s only a game after all. It will be your turn to start next. ‘Mugs away’ as the saying goes. ~ CLP 16/01/2021 Read more

  • Thaw as Hell

    Then like the snow the next morning you were gone ~ Only traces of grey ice caught in gutters to remind me ~ CLP 17/01/2021 Read more

  • On Memory xiii

    In your deepest sleep I woke to my own heartbeat listened for your breath ~ CLP 15/01/2021 Read more

  • Lockdown 3 (Day 12): Whitlingham

    I have been struggling to get up and out of bed each morning for a few days. Today I made the effort because I was excited by the snowfall. Would I find some virgin snow to walk in, to leave my footprints in first. Yes, pathetic isn’t it? But it got me out of bed Read more