A sestina. with the six repeating words chosen by jess, john & sveta. He gets up every morning at 6am to walk the dog. At this time of year, the ground is thick with frost – the stars his guiding light. Walking feeds his soul and prepares him for home, where she, and conflict await. … Continue reading The Dog Needs Botox
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Chin-Chin
There are more important things to worry about at the moment I know COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 COVID-19 … Continue reading Chin-Chin
Decay
You were born in January in Winter’s deep heartland, When darkness walks across the earth and snow falls gently down. This year it rained, a sky of grey. No colour anywhere. I gave you tulips – pouting red – to brighten your despair of growing older. Losing hair. Of skin worn to a frown. Know … Continue reading Decay
The Sandman
Time, where have you gone? I once was young and full of dreams Now I am old, breaking at the seams Time, where have you gone? Time, what have you done? Now I am old, breaking at the seams Choking and gasping on silent screams Time, what have you done? Time, when will … Continue reading The Sandman
Lipstick
Grey mornings,Damp windows,A cold house full of sleeping people.Your face is tired, full of lines and folds,It’s not a face made for growing old.All the serums and creams cannot turn back Time,Feminism tells you, ageing's not a crime.Theoretically that’s true,Practically such shit:If you walked around naked, you’d look a right tit.Those tits once so firm … Continue reading Lipstick
Barefoot Sociologist 