The Madonna and the Political Prisoner, Chapter 6

We change viewpoint - the elderly Elizabeth, mother of John, receives Joshua and the two young men debate their mission, dispute in the Temple and argue with each other...

No Easy Road

A bank holiday drive up from Cornwall in 1974

The Time Machine of Thorrocks Manor - 8

“I have taken the liberty, sir, of preparing for you two rather fine boiled eggs, crowned and lightly salted, and some buttered toast as I felt that now might be as good a time as any for you to des

The Enginemen, Chapter 7/2

Peplow has to do without his own engine and fireman. The substitutes manage but what is the effect on Peplow...?

Intimations of a Woman Looking Up

A prayer for immortality and the enduring human spirit. Read at my dear mother's funeral.
Cherry

On Putting the Clocks Back

Today, I saw swans tilt towards the south.

Global Warming

Dead or dying Gentle on the breeze The sun's warm rays

I Succumb

The sharpness Of cupid's Unseen arrow Has once more
Cherry

Shut My Eyes And Play Along

Glossy magazines litter the coffeetable, all of them plastered with promises of tips on how to be thin and beautiful and fake a way into someone’s affection.

Love and Lust

Love is holding her Tight, As if to meld Never ever Wanting to Let her go.

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