I thought I would start recording my poems in order that I would get better at reading them and delivering them. I must have written this about 2 years ago now, coming up to 3 years ago, about something my … Continue reading
Refraction (thank you Tracey Rowledge and Jerwood Space) Staring at the refraction of myself Deciphering its message, All the shimmering blackness Shines! Headfirst into its Murk, tumbling in space, Floating tarpits Surround. I search For clarity. I am Drowning in … Continue reading
A slow wash. Controlled, taking its time like a tide. Almost unseen but not unnoticed. The burgundy cloud creeps down the paper silently until dry ridges gather pools Swirling in witch’s brews. What spell cast made this painting? What line, … Continue reading
Hatboxes On The Underground I’m carrying hatboxes on the underground Surrounded by women in summer frocks Wondering what’s in them: Floral delights or structured wonders? Who for and why two? Who are the lucky women going to don These hats … Continue reading
I dreamt last night that I was dancing, Not in a club but on a stage. And maybe I was good or maybe I was bad, But I was dancing on a stage With a bright light that lit the … Continue reading
Moon, Stars, Sea, Sand, Blue It is under the moon and stars It is in the deep blue Where this pearl reveals itself: You have found your heart, You have found your soulmate And everyone can see the specialness. At … Continue reading
The boy with the world on his shoulders, Bore-holes for eyes Tired cotton trousers grip strong legs Feet that have been through hell, Lifted to let a bent mother pass With her pram, bumping into the central pole behind her, … Continue reading
