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I sat and watched the fire, I let it hold me in its stirrings, wrapping its wings around me, burning away the layers, melting the seal of everything...
Vanessa woke up to Spencer poking her repeatedly in the shoulder. ‘Wake up, it’s your birthday!’ She didn’t normally outsleep her husband’s shutdown...
The receptionist pulled out a disapproving, judgy look, glossed over with a fake smile, her eyes lingered over Spencer suspiciously then she left the...
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That sounds very stressful
Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2024
That sounds very stressful and a lot of work, Maxine. Governments, schools and big corporations talk an awful lot about mental health but when people are desperately in need of help, services seem to not be joined up and fall short.
Quietly absorbing throughout. Knowing you're being played but enjoying it for what it is. Sleep being so valuable. I try out those mattresses in the furniture shops and except for the very cheapest, they all feel good to me.
I can't help admiring the beautiful little things but they multiply so quickly and can cause a lot of damage. I remeber finding dozens of seeds deposited inside a box of Biotex washing powder when we had mice under the sink. Delightful poem,...
John Jones's client threw all of his academic credentials and belief systems into question. I imagined Kris, tall and skinny rather than the round figure of the archetypal Santa, overworked and relying on stimulants rather than good food. Maybe...
I love how your poem somehow shares a similar colourful momentum to this striking bird's performance. The ending is perfect, the whole piece, a fitting tribute to his extaordinary show and dedication to getting a mate.
Wonderful festive poem, Paul. It makes me feel grateful for the traditions you've mentioned, especially at the darkest time of the year when we need a little something to cheer us up.
Who'd be a delivery driver, it must be a nightmare...
He's made the right choice, some things cannot be bought and cannot be replaced or undone. John's choice is the unusual one, most would be seduced by large amounts of cash. He must be a strong man who can now sleep well at night. Lovely piece,...
I read this a few days ago, Penny and couldn't think of a suitable comment. Returning to it today, I can tell your words are heartfelt, unfiltered and raw. You must be in turmoil emotionally and I know how that can affect you physically too....
That sounds very stressful
Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2024
That sounds very stressful and a lot of work, Maxine. Governments, schools and big corporations talk an awful lot about mental health but when people are desperately in need of help, services seem to not be joined up and fall short.
Read full commentPosted in "Before They Call, I Will Answer, While They Are Still Speaking, I Will Hear." Part Two.
Quietly absorbing throughout.
Posted on Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Quietly absorbing throughout. Knowing you're being played but enjoying it for what it is. Sleep being so valuable. I try out those mattresses in the furniture shops and except for the very cheapest, they all feel good to me.
Read full commentPosted in Home is where the mind is
I can't help admiring the
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
I can't help admiring the beautiful little things but they multiply so quickly and can cause a lot of damage. I remeber finding dozens of seeds deposited inside a box of Biotex washing powder when we had mice under the sink. Delightful poem,...
Read full commentPosted in Rustle!
John Jones's client threw all
Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2024
John Jones's client threw all of his academic credentials and belief systems into question. I imagined Kris, tall and skinny rather than the round figure of the archetypal Santa, overworked and relying on stimulants rather than good food. Maybe...
Read full commentPosted in Santa Pause
I love how your poem somehow
Posted on Sun, 15 Dec 2024
I love how your poem somehow shares a similar colourful momentum to this striking bird's performance. The ending is perfect, the whole piece, a fitting tribute to his extaordinary show and dedication to getting a mate.
Read full commentPosted in The Bower Flame Bird
Wonderful festive poem, Paul.
Posted on Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Wonderful festive poem, Paul. It makes me feel grateful for the traditions you've mentioned, especially at the darkest time of the year when we need a little something to cheer us up.
Who'd be a delivery driver, it must be a nightmare...
Read full commentPosted in Christmas Skies
He's made the right choice,
Posted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024
He's made the right choice, some things cannot be bought and cannot be replaced or undone. John's choice is the unusual one, most would be seduced by large amounts of cash. He must be a strong man who can now sleep well at night. Lovely piece,...
Read full commentPosted in John's Conscience
I read this a few days ago,
Posted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024
I read this a few days ago, Penny and couldn't think of a suitable comment. Returning to it today, I can tell your words are heartfelt, unfiltered and raw. You must be in turmoil emotionally and I know how that can affect you physically too....
Read full commentPosted in Endings
That beautiful little girl.
Posted on Wed, 13 Nov 2024
That beautiful little girl. He is a monster and his wife (not the mother) appeared to be aware of this ongoing abuse and did nothing.
Read full commentPosted in That's OK Then!
He is still angry enough.
Posted on Fri, 15 Nov 2024
He is still angry enough.
Sometimes anger will drive you beyond your physical...
Read full commentPosted in Curriculum Vitae
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