On Israel's Right to Exist

I identify myself as a liberal in the humanistic sense, though I don't relate it to the partisan politics of today's USA.

Summer's End

The trees turn early in the late summer sun, Yellow and gold against a soft cerulean sky, The sun goddess bursting through the leaves Birch bark shining white at her touch.

Public Canings

Personally, I'm a big believer that a citizen ought to be able to walk streets, do his/her job, go to the coffee-house, ride the sub-way, etc., in safety.
Cherry

The Picnic Field

George appeared at Granny’s. George was seven, and Granny lived next-door-but-one. It had been decided that George could now go round, with permission, without Granny being asked first.
Cherry

Lupine Debt Recovery (FSA Approved)

IPOW

The Udder Side of the Story

IPOW

Her last party - 18th November 2007

The snow fell. Soft and white it blanketed the garden. We stepped out with virgin prints, her crutches left damp black holes. Bangs and sizzles, filtered through flakes as large as doilies.

CHRISTMAS 1915

Much has been written about the Xmas truce of 1914; this poem tells of the truce the following year and is based on the recollections of Bertie Felstead, a soldier present at the time.
Cherry

Sitting Room

Swirling wooden knots setting time Close to ripping like crepe paper outlines of boarded up tombs fastening kirby Grips held between teeth the coal Scuttle and poker sit beside her and

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