Postcard from the North

Dearest, I am writing to say thanks for thinking of me but no thanks. My hands are in the soil and my body in the water and my mouth is singing. These things take me away from you and the world we inhabit together. Let me go, for trying to stay splinters who I am … Continue reading Postcard from the North

A Moment of Swans

Reflections on Writing and Friendship  Your plan for today was to write hard and fast, Control, seize and capture the words that would last the test of all time, beyond human recall, Instead you are daydreaming and your fingers have stalled.   ‘Remember this moment!’ she loudly declared, ‘What moment?’  You ask her whilst climbing … Continue reading A Moment of Swans

The Ash Grove

Tune: The Ash Grove (Welsh) Lyrics adapted by: Barefoot Sociologist & A. Kus For Nico & Kirsten's and Iseabail & Marius's respective Wedding Ceremonies Recorded 16th December 2018. Sung by Barefoot Sociologist & A. Kus 1. Down yonder green valley, where streamlets meander, When twilight is fading, I pensively rove; Or at the bright noontide in solitude wander, Amid … Continue reading The Ash Grove