How does one describe The smell of mulch Soil and undergrowth The stinging scent of nettles The essence of falling leaves? Earthy Ripe and mellow Orange and yellow Abundant Pungent Autumnal
Day: October 23, 2015
A friendly request
As it is coming up to Halloween, I thought I would share a children’s story I wrote some time ago which has been published in an anthology of stories, but I have never been able to find an illustrator for it. It is a Halloween story for young children, which I am posting in the […]
When I was a child I was fascinated by seaside talent and beauty contests
Seaside Beauties It’s a cold, wet July day. Deckchairs are lined up At the end of the pier. From behind their umbrellas And transparent plastic macs, Holidaymakers stare At a bevy of beauties in bathing suits With carefully coiffured hair, Counting goosebumps On mottled arms and legs. The resident comic and compère Steps up to […]
I saw this when I went for a walk to the local church this week
Alice’s Grave A rusted cross of curlicues Among lichen-covered stones: I know your final resting place, The housing of your bones, Your name, Alice. I know the date when you were born And when you died – no trace Of husband or children left to mourn. Who were you, Alice? Who did you love and […]
writing in north norfolk 