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On Pain (Norfolk)
Young men side by side British, Czechs, Poles, and Germans Buried together. ~ n.b. Farmers’ fields reclaimed from airfields, except this hallowed ground that holds sons of Europe, (and Australia, Canada and New Zealand), whose souls have flown. ~ CLP 10/09/2020 →
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On Pain xii*
Is my name Thomas? I had to be there, feel it The absence of Love ~ n.b. *Alternative title, ‘On Stupidity’. CLP 04/09/2020 →
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On Pain ix
Most spectacular display of self-harm. I’ve Brexited myself ~ n.b. Hard to believe, I know, but when a man’s gotta go, the question can arise, ‘Why not go the whole hog and blow my own house down?’ Where does such thinking come from? It is terribly dangerous for others and destructive to themselves. Sad beyond →
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On Pain viii
A broken arm hurts But rarely does pain persist As in a heart cracked ~ n.b. A fascinating article here on physical vs emotional pain. Tuck in! https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201407/5-ways-emotional-pain-is-worse-physical-pain CLP 01/09/2020 →
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On Pain vii
I pass through a dream You speak gently. Everything is not as it seems ~ CLP 01/09/2020 →
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On Pain vi
And so, how are you? Words tumble from the heart’s depths. Right question, wrong time. ~ CLP 01/09/2020 →
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Mixed Messages
You had me there When you wrote our hands held each other “like flower heads turned to the Sun” You had me there ~ You had me there When you called to ask “Why aren’t you here?” You had me there ~ You had me there And there And there You had me, right there →
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On Pain iv
Sent to Coventry? Enjoy peace and time alone It’s a healing place ~ n.b. If words don’t get through, why not try some non-verbal communication, e.g. hugs, kisses, nods and winks to blind horses. CLP 19/08/2020 →
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On the Road XXIV
A junction is not the end of our journey, but it’s decision time ~ n.b. Drive carefully, btw. ~ CLP 19/08/2020 →
Journey of Words 