Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
Corrupting Power
He broke the yoke of tyranny, imposed himself as ruler, “Benevolent to all”, he said, but soon humility had fled. The syndrome of corrupting power...
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This Cannot Be Our Home
We are not earthly, we cannot thrive here without all our rags and shoes, dry shelters, heated, cooled. We all need padded cells. There is so much...
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The New Boy
For the umpteenth time Gareth checks his teeth, straightens his new tie and fiddles, even though there is no need, with his hair. He rinses and dries...
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502 Kilometres
502 Kilometres Just up the road from my wife and me A fire’s burning constantly Folks just like us are in the street No food to eat Nowhere to sleep...
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Nil by Mouth
I don’t want the blood to flow I never want to see it Feel the pull inside Grasping claws, organs entwined Just an apple and an egg Lemon water, a...
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Resistant to benefit or harm?
But I don’t want to … from terrible two all life through … resistant … Attractive bribes, lures, enticement hidden hook … resist!
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Finally Proud
Kathy was the type of person who liked to please everyone. She did so at a detriment to herself. Kathy had a very vulnerable soul. She hated conflict...
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Stop the walk
A small poem about how tiring resistance can be.
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The Easy Option
To resist is futile.
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Roundabout Island of Mystery
The image I have chosen is from an canal holiday and I hope it shows what is in my mind for my traffic island
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