For reasons I cannot go into here, I am finishing 2019 in a tired frame of mind. (I am not … More
Tag: Reading
Advent poems 20: Humankind, by Kerry Hardie
Humankind We carry the trust.It was not imposed on us,nor are we heedless. Sometimes the stillness stands in the woodsand … More
Advent poems 19: Drunken Winter, by Joseph Ceravolo
Drunken Winter Oak oak! like likeit then cold some wild paddleso sky then;flea you say“geese geese” the boyJune of … More
Advent poems 18: Ways of Rebelling, by Natalie Handal
Ways of Rebelling Who needs to be at peace in the world? It helps to be between wars, to … More
Advent poems 17: Ultramarine, by Michael Symmons Roberts
Ultramarinefor Philip Archer Looking for the perfect blue,water to swim in, not through, to fill his sea, his massive … More
Advent poems 16: the prophet, by Lucille Clifton
the prophet came to mewith a poor man’s taleof his one ewe lambsworn to him by sevenpieces of gold and … More
Advent poems 15: ‘There was winter’s cold and moisture’, by Jaan Kaplinski
There was winter’s cold and moisturein the bedclothes, in the walls and floor,our bodies tired from a long day’s … More
Advent poems 14: The Poet Wearies, by Adélia Prado
The Poet Wearies I’ve had it with being Your herald.Everybody has a voice,why am I the one who has to … More
Advent poems 13: from Midnight by Mourid Barghouti
To the victoriousI will send an unsettling messageand these simple questions:enemies,something gives me reason to doubt.All the gods of Olympussupport … More
Advent poems 12: Borders, by Peter Carpenter
Borders Ground Floor between Fiction and Poetry.The second time in as many days. It comes at me.The smell from … More
Afterwards
Greenbelt Festival, Friday 23rd August Outside, it is a very warm 28º. Inside our tented venue the canvass and stage … More
Advent poems 11: In Praise of Darkness, by Jorge Louis Borges
In Praise of Darkness Old age (the name that others give it)can be the time of our greatest bliss.The … More
Advent poems 10: Yes, by Muriel Rukeyser
Yes It’s like a tap-danceOr a new pink dress,A shit-naive feelingSaying yes. Some say Good morningSome say God bless –Some … More
Advent poems 9: Ten Thousand, by Roo Borson
Ten Thousand It is dusk. The birds sweep low to the lake and then diveup. The wind picks a few … More
Advent poems 8: On Seventh Avenue South, by Malena Mörling
On Seventh Avenue South Walk more slowly now.You will never again step pastthe boy who has just reached 51,000,094,246.He can … More
Advent Poems 7: Sycamores at Tulse Hill Station, by Christopher North
Sycamores at Tulse Hill Station The long platform is full.The Sycamores beyond the chain linkare moving in morning wind,their leaves … More
Advent Poems 6: An Arab Shepherd is Searching for His Goat on Mount Zion
An Arab Shepherd is Searching for His Goat on Mount Zion An Arab shepherd is searching for his goat on … More
Advent Poems 5: Final Notations, by Adrienne Rich
Final Notations it will not be simple, it will not be longit will take little time, it will take all … More
