• Lockdown 2 (Day 2): Norwich

    6th November, 2020 The fine weather continues, but it is cold. I read two reports today of unrest in cities in England. I am aware that I must delineate this particular nation from the rest of the United Kingdom. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each has its own set of regulations and measures to address Read more

  • Lockdown 2 (Day 1): Norwich

    5th November, 2020 Out on my bike in perfect autumnal weather that gives life to full red spectrum of colour. The road slick, heavy flat leaves falling at random, wobbling down, making a quiet smack like kissing lips parting, as they hit the ground. The traffic is lighter and there is a sense of space not Read more

  • On Numbers -1

    Some people always one sandwich short of picnic “LOL” is best response ~ n.b. “LOL” is graffitied in red nail varnish (I think) just under the right-hand stencilled slogan, (which comes across as a cry for help in some regards). LOL = Laugh out loud. ~ CLP 05/11/2020 Read more

  • On Numbers $400m

    Private donations Prop up a democracy USA failed state ~ n.b. It is reported by the Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe that the operating costs of the USA elections have been partially covered from the pockets of the wealthiest people on the planet. While the electioneers are estimated to have spent around $14 Read more

  • On Numbers 2C

    Rush of passing car Disturbs still autumn morning Leaf mould scents sunlight ~ CLP 05/11/2020 Read more

  • Lockdown 2 (Day -2): Norwich

    Tuesday, 3rd November I set off briskly into the city needing to get a couple of things before restrictions are re-applied. The bookshop is busy. I am looking for a recently published poetry pamphlet to review as part of my course. I choose ‘While I Yet Live’ by Gboyega Odubanjo. I also buy ‘Robert Schumann’s Advice Read more