Man in Black

The man had ebullient hair So vibrant, thick and wind-swept James Dean, Elvis-quiffed brilliance “Hair envy?” “No.” Yes, he thought Continue reading →

A Boy and his Bear

A boy and his bear go everywhere What a pair they’ve always been! Through the night they snuggle tight and Continue reading →

Mighty Jonah

1995, what a summer! The summer of youth The summer of Oasis The summer of GCSE’s The summer of friends Continue reading →

Boy in a Field

Path through the field Footsteps wearing a groove into the earth Boy hears the whispering corn “Daddy is it snakes?” Continue reading →

Paddington Bear

The death of Michael Bond this week struck me as very poignant because, as I am sure is the case Continue reading →

Cider Sun

The autumn is breathtaking The cider coloured sun shining on the hills of Lee Crisp red and golden clarity ringing Continue reading →

Avoiding the Score

I’m currently in a media (print and social) blackout to avoid any information, however minor, about a certain space film, Continue reading →

Words

At school my daughter was recently asked to write a poem about someone who inspired her and this is what Continue reading →