John Donne Was a dirty old man Who likened fondling and seduction To New World exploration John Milton Was a glutton for Stilton Nightmares from cheese on toast Resulted in Paradise Lost Elizabeth Barrett Browning Couldn’t stop frowning Like many lady Victorians She was hooked on laudanum © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My […]
Day: September 15, 2016
Gate
Overhead Wings spread Frozen by fate Iron weight Open gate An invitation Anticipation Consternation Fear of the unknown All alone Walls of stone City of the dead © Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Sue Vincent – Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt – Gate – #writephoto
Death Wears it Well
Death wears Anorexia well, draping the latest fashion against her bony frame – it’s all about the name – weighing herself up in the mirror, nude. Her attitude is rude and sassy, with a hint of fear, as she tucks lank hair behind her ear, turns to view her new tattoo and wonders why it’s […]
Freewheeling Solstice
solstice cycle freewheeling through summer days then long nights draw in © Kim M. Russell, 2016 I have a large framed print of this photograph on my study wall: Hermann Landshoff. ‘The Bicyclers’ Published in ‘Junior Bazaar’ August 1946 Image found on artblart.com My response to Carpe Diem #1054 Summer Solstice Today our prompt is Summer […]
Rare and Unexpected
unexpected a rare marsh fritillary colours of autumn flash in a butterfly’s wings dancing in September sun © Kim M. Russell, 2016 It’s not easy chasing butterflies with a camera, so I have used this image found on www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk My response to Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu #91 Ese’s Voice, our “runner-up” of the “prayers” kukai. Chèvrefeuille has […]