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The Myth of Love Exposed by the Cerne Abbas Giant
She yearned to know possessionHer aching womb forsook discretion She led him from the crowded tavernSkipped ahead, made sure he followedA moonlit path between beech treesTo the hillside where the giant liesManhood carved from ancient chalkPermanently erect, magnificent swordHe knew his seed had met its matchHe prayed forgiveness for coming sinAccepted her embrace, warm welcome Read more
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On Ukraine
We must hurry, childThere’s nothing left here for usMore metal bees come ~ n.b. Villages are being left to Russian invaders, as Ukraine’s request for help is processed. There is evidence that Russia is also running thin on the machinery of war. Why else would they be using North Korean drones against the people of Read more
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Cardigan
Unbutton the front of historyLet in some airSee the man who led then fledHis five hundred men in the Valley of DeathArrogance gave him upSuch vanity and privilegeAs you pull on your woollen cardyTake a moment, pleaseReflect on a man whose behaviourCaused London’s Times to thunderOne law for the richAnother for the poorRemember who writes Read more
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A Quick Pint
I join the un-numbered men who spend Sunday afternoonIn pubs where a pint can disappear or stretch out through countless hoursUntil each decides it is time to move. Another pub beckons.~n.b. Sijo. CLP 28/04/2024 Read more
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Parallel Lives
We will draw a bloody line through the squalid mess of itBitter mountains, impoverished plains, rivers drained of loveForget it, walk away. As if conjoined twins ever could. ~ n.b. NaPoWriMo 2024 Day 28 prompt: Sijo, a Korean poem form. My picture is of the Korean War memorial in Washington, D.C. It is one of Read more
Journey of Words 