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Blank Verse
I am tired Words fail me My brain fizzing A blank screen Seeking a signal To no avail . CLP 11/09/2019 →
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On the Ramp
Two Devon Reds Hesitate at the trailer ramp Roughly littered with straw. They walked together from the field Steaming backs Exhaling clouds to the chilly dawn After the heavy rain of night. Have they realised The pasture is behind them A vet is waiting The abattoir is open for business? . CLP 11/09/2019 →
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On August XXI
Now gone with all else Held in cloudy memories Bottled and pickled . n.b. The serious work has begun to collect the fruit, vegetables and crops from the summer. What must be gathered from the orchard floor and stored for winter; what can be collected from the vine and pressed; what can be cut from →
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In A Vacuum
You hear what you want Without dissenting voices Everything is true . n.b. If we only connect with those we agree with we learn nothing. How do we connect with those we stand opposite to in opinion and belief? . CLP 09/08/2019 →
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All At Sea
Alarmed, startled awake Essential items fumbled for Grabbed, stashed and stowed at first light Bleary drive to the port for the morning ferry Relief at reaching the queue steadily being consumed by the ship’s jaws A necessary pause at the UK Border Force barrier . “Sorry, sir, but this is not your passport.” . She →
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In the Bus Queue
A one act play for three voices in 17 syllables. Oh no! It’s raining! Yes, after such a bright dawn. Really? I slept in. . CLP 04/07/2019 →
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On Misunderstanding
(A one act play for two voices in 17 syllables) You misunderstand. I am not missing the point You are. I am not. CLP 03/08/2019 →
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In Storage
Everything is there If possessed by possessions Throw away the key . CLP 02/08/2019 →
Journey of Words 