A true story in poetic form. With thanks to Dominique Knobben for making the header image available for use. Continue reading
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Come Again
Poetry without comment beyond thanks to Melanie Wupperman for use of the header imager (original colour can be viewed in link).
Walkers
As Summer ebbs, thoughts on the looming Autumn. With thanks to Lukasz Szmigiel for use of the header image. Continue reading
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Poetry about the self and stillness in the modern world.
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Dicking It to the Man
“The measure of a man’s character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out.”
— Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800 – 1859), British historian and MP.
The internet did a wonderful job of showing true colours with illegal music downloads alone; people who would never dare shoplift having a field day doing exactly that via the world wide web. Continue reading
Breath
Poetry without comment beyond thanks to Stefano Zocca for use of the header image. Continue reading
Return to Southern Avenue
I used the net to test fond memories and found they came up wanting. With thanks to Daniel Frank for use of the header image. Continue reading
A review of Ian Arkley’s second solo album via poetic journeys on the London Underground
Ian Arkley’s second solo album two is compellingly converse. Frequently touching on fiercely hunting, it equally remains subtle throughout. two picks up where one left of with bells on thanks to the addition of a dulcimer, lyre and pitched down acoustic guitar for bass. Mastering and layout are by Michael Shaffer of label Opa Loka Records, on which two is released; beyond that, Ian is responsible for all aspects including photographs and artwork. Continue reading
Shorts
A collection of twelve short poems never more than thirty-six words long. From subjects such as friends, middle-age, still being cool despite the former, lies, food, family, cats, being rude, tradition and more!
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Dog’s Life
Poetry without comment beyond thanks to Hannah Lim for use of the image. Continue reading
N. P. Ryan 