Poems from the Holy County

  I will be hosting a live stream reading from my newly released poetry collection this Thursday. Follow the link Continue reading →

Moments

She re-adjusted his collar and smoothed his lapel a moment shared he was ready Copyright John de Gruyther 2018

The Dragon

“The Dragon finds you… guilty!”

Change

Change painful necessary beautiful? Copyright John de Gruyther 2018

The Memo

My poem The Memo has just been released exclusively via FVR and the words for the poem inspired this song. Continue reading →

American Girl

Morning glory heart Let Tom Petty start to sing his way into my soul American Girl the only thing that Continue reading →

Raindrop Races

Ambedo, a new word to me But the land of obscure sorrows illuminated my ignorance and I realised the word Continue reading →

Forever Linked

Her mind was on the brink but they’d be forever linked In her hand she clutched his service medal He Continue reading →