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On Speaking
What can I say here? Silence is ambiguous I must listen now . CLP 06/10/2019 →
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On the Sofa
Under a duvet Much later than usual Grateful for the bed . CLP 05/10/2019 →
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On Chartres Cathedral
Twin spires prick dull sky Reminding Heaven of Earth And Man’s vanity →
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On the Horizon
These fields of France Such broad expanses one sees Curvature of Earth . →
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Past Perfect Future
I don’t want to talk About yesterdays because I want tomorrows . n.b. Having good memories is nice, but making more of them is nicer. Look sharp! Eyes to the fore. CLP 02/10/2019 →
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On Drinking
Did you know that there’s…. A problem with social drunks? New bar, same story . n.b. Sadly, you may have recognised this phenomenon yourself; sorry if I am boring you. Drunks often seem to be caught in a place from their past and think drinking helps blot it out, but all it does is block →
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On Leaving
Despite rain and gales It’s imperative to leave Martins battle on . n.b. I was very surprised to see a handful of house martins struggling against the fierce Westerlies this evening. The past two weeks of weather have not been conducive to life on the wing locally; let alone commencing a transcontinental migration. When one →
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On Saturated Ground
Blades stand in clear pools Drowned roots without air turn pale White flaccid worms float . CLP 28/09/2019 →
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On Pride
Emperor’s new clothes Display naked ambition Wealth without limits . n.b. Alexander Johnson, plagiarist, liar, deceiver, playboy, spiv; Her Majesty’s Prime Minister. The Mother of Parliaments in the dirty hands of the Father of Lies. https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/spiv The Union Flag / Union Jack hangs upside down in shame. n.n.b. Flying the national flag of the UK →