-
On the March
Where has this month gone? I’ve not got used to writing Twenty Nineteen yet! . p.s. What is this cruel trick? I have so many things still to do and this is my 60th year. Time to catch my breath, learn to breathe and slow things down. If I do, will my remaining days pass Read more
-
On the Floor
At last, the last dance Fumbled requests, mute replies Music slow, hearts frantic . n.b. Remember the youth club, or school disco? Nightmare scenario. Boys on one side of the hall, girls dancing around handbags. Then, with just a few minutes before the lights would go up, the DJ would put on something like “Nights Read more
-
On the Boards
All highly strung But no pre-show nerves or stage fright Perfectly attuned . p.s. Pelsall Sports & Social Club hold a folk music evening every Thursday. In the public bar behind there is football on TV, darts and snooker. The live music show was by far the more popular. Last night the Jigantics! CLP 15/03/2019 Read more
-
On the Field
Man versus Nature Blades of steel v. blades of grass Cricket’s the winner . n.b. The smell of cut grass releases various plant chemicals into the air. They signal the start of the English cricket season, even though there are weeks to the first coin toss and the first delivery. In the picture above the Read more
-
On the Money
Coin found in the mouth Ferry man gets his fare dues No one goes Scot free. . n.b. You pay your money and take your choice. No going back. Time travels in one direction. CLP 13/03/2019 Read more
Journey of Words 