Intense Look out here comes that bloke with the worn out eyes. He’s always coming ’round here with his … More
Tag: Poems
Poem of the year?
Before I start, I want to say that this is not about stats. This is not about stats. What this … More
On ‘Goodbye to being a poet’
Just over a year ago I wrote a blog post talking about my ‘tired frame of mind’ and intention to … More
What you read in 2020
Here are the blog posts that you read most in 2020 As I click through the links I am surprised … More
Another good week
Fourth Sunday in Advent This was another good week. Because it had rest in it. Because I re-read Anne Lamott’s … More
Seeds of hope
Introducing Seeds of Hope, the second anthology of poems, prayers, reflections and provocations from the human rights organisation Amos Trust. … More
The Sky Over My Mother’s House
The Sky Over My Mother’s House It is a July night scented with gardenias. The moon and stars shine hiding … More
What you missed
What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade Mrs. Nelson explained how to stand still and listento … More
Before
Before No shoes and a glossyred helmet, I rodeon the back of my dad’sHarley at seven years old.Before the divorce.Before … More
