Here is a poem I submitted to a magazine a while ago for an issue that focuses on ecopoetics and the environment. The editor felt that it was not the right fit for the issue but hoped I will not feel deterred from submitting future work. Although I am somewhat disappointed, I am pleased to […]
Day: January 3, 2016
When I missed the 09:55
Source: When I missed the 09:55
Enough
I have been watching the new BBC1 series ‘Dickensian’, a gripping, atmospheric whodunit set in Victorian times and amalgamating the characters and stories of a range of Dickens’ works. The cast is superb, as are the costumes and settings. I particularly like the way Miss Havisham’s story has been treated, so I revisited the chapter […]
Hint of Spring
Another response to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai’s #889: desire for spring: Sun scatters through drops of rain upon the window a momentary hint of spring before the storm recommences hammering © Kim M. Russell, 2016
No More Resolutions
The rags of last year’s Hopes and fears Soaked up sweat and tears I haven’t made the same mistake No promises to break No moments of sadness or joy to fake Just poetry and words © Kim M. Russell, 2016