Hovel
We live on borrowed time In a borrowed place, breathe Borrowed air, and drink Metered water as sparingly As we can without dehydrating. The walls are covered in the Spores,… Continue Reading
Hypocrisy
For someone who’s never been In need, it’s easy not to feel guilty For those who are, and to keep putting That shovel-sized fork full of rich food Into his… Continue Reading
The Conductor
If you listened to my show yesterday, you’ll have heard me talking about a train conductor whom I’ve met a few times and whom I speak with whenever I see… Continue Reading
#NewMusicFriday – 28/03/2025
That we’re nearly at the end of March and I feel like the year’s hardly begun, and that I’ve achieved nothing, worries me. On the other hand – music. Coal… Continue Reading
The Sinews Of Words
Two poems today – today’s and yesterday’s. I am so grateful for libraries. I have a quiet 10 minutes each Tuesday in Norwich’s Central Library in the Forum before my… Continue Reading
Caught Up
I have finally caught up with even today’s poetry prompt. My poetry remains rooted in the political. It feels wrong to do otherwise, to be honest. Perhaps this is whay… Continue Reading
#NewMusicFriday – 21/03/2025
At one point during this week’s show I did just yell at the mic “I love music so much!” Because I do. Especially new stuff. It fills me with optimism… Continue Reading
Dissent
I have now caught up on writing to all the #MastoPrompts I missed either through being away or being too busy or feeling under the weather. I have yet to… Continue Reading
#NewMusicFriday – 14/03/2025
Today is obviously my catch-up day, despite the sun shining gloriously outside. Sometimes this office/study/studio is more of a cell or torture chamber. Breichiau Hir – Paid Trio Pickle Juice… Continue Reading
#NewMusicFriday – 07/03/2025
Very late with this, but have been away. Sometimes I think posting my running orders is a task I could eliminate from my almost endless list of tasks. But that… Continue Reading