Words have accents, some subtle, some severe. The urban banter of a rough-cut brogue. The soft rounded lilt that lovers revere. Words are responsive to fashion and vogue. They’re tandem partners in a common phrase, […]
Tag: literature
Trigger Point
It’s claimed ‘the gun is innocent’ … guiltless; absolved of all responsibility. A much maligned artefact, mere witness to bloodshed … has no culpability. Left then to wonder, left in state of stun. ‘Pursuit of […]
Animosity
No curse more worse than animosity. Hateful envy, a pox of bilious bile, jealous anger, savage ferocity, pity gone putrid, ugly and vile. Desires become cravings; converted wants become needs; crudely, love becomes lust; good […]
Desk Mess(age)
Not a year that went exactly as planned: melodrama, tragedy and high farce. Controversial guests that denied the bland intent of pleasant passage come to pass. We’ve managed (despite these guests) to cope with upset, […]
a Priestley sum
What we know of air is a Priestley sum; makes an experimental masterpiece. Through simple observation so we come to learn from nature; wonders shall not cease: that air might be exhausted then restored; made […]
I Love You
From love, love borrows that which love has lent. When love says: “I love you” love says the same. And so love is a circular argument. It’s a roundabout affair; claim for claim. “Good night” […]
