When we think of war we think of men and mud and blood. We think of horror, death and destruction, everything in its path lain waste. But wars don't have to be huge to be devastating. Regardless of size all wars are fought by individuals, soldier and civilian, we are encouraged to think of them … Continue reading FEAR OF HEIGHTS
When I was young and had my whole life in front of me I wanted nothing more than to be older. To have less life in front of me. I had time to burn and a box of matches. But this was the seventies, the pre-information age, so my longing for the years to pass … Continue reading PEANUTS FOR CHINA
This isn't exactly a short poem, nor is it exactly how it happened as it is eighteen months compressed into a single day that occurred almost fifty years ago. It's more about mood than accuracy, I've taken liberties, so much so that my big sister Sandy isn't in it, sorry Suds, but fifth doesn't rhyme with … Continue reading PIG BREAD
THE ACCIDENTAL HUMAN 