• On Sand

    Running through our hands Can you see each grain that passes? Feel them? Taste the grit? . CLP 13/08/2019

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • In Storage

    Everything is there If possessed by possessions Throw away the key . CLP 02/08/2019

  • On Earth

    Filled creases, smudged prints Under nails, cuticles clogged Hands that work the land . CLP 31/07/2019

  • On Biscuits

    Life can be busy Dilemmas and trilemmas Cheeses and pickles . CLP 12/07/2019

  • On Space

    No one can hear you Your inner voice answers You are not alone . CLP 08/07/2019

  • Blackberry

    Heading west on the A303 Needed to pull over to have a pee Surrounded by brambles up to the thigh I wouldn’t want these fruit in my apple pie 02/07/2019