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Attention

Forget it,
it's gone

Sophia

A building bestrode my dreams,

tall enough to kiss the stars,

and call upon the clouds as brothers.

Under the mighty dome a blackbird flew,

flitting as if beneath the arch of heaven.

Passing from sunlight through quick-forgotten shade and back again.

It did not sing,

but as it passed,

lament did follow.

A Friend Remembered

We had not talked for year on year,

but I thought to come and meet you here,

to ask to know of days I missed,

of friends estranged and lovers kissed.

I thought to meet one warm spring day,

to share a drink and while away,

yet here I stand in sunshine's shadow,

as Sunday wanes and daylight narrows.

Awaiting someone I fear I've missed,

expecting a step, a laugh, a smile,

for a friend like them,

I think I'll sit and wait a while.

Sep 10

Night of Nights 10/09/25

Old Lessons Look not for angelic choirs When I am borne on mountain winds. Stretch not your palms to seek me, for hands reach beside you....

Sep 4

Old Habits 04/09/25

Colour You cannot have green, for we have used green. Red is now out, because it is not for today. Blue is nice, we’re glad you tried...

Aug 12

Primrose Chairs 12/07/25

Follow Chase blue through black trees, white ghosts dance and glow. A park stands between us. Wheels thumping, heart moving. Chasing a...

Jun 3

Recursive 03/06/25

Gatekeeper Why are you here? I lived here. But who are you? I lived here, two years, my home behind these doors, my days spent within....

May 14

Again 14/05/25

The Routine Blue posts, same man. Day after day, pint after pint. Aged but not old, tired but not sleeping. Awaiting ‘a visiting friend’,...

Attention Forget it, it's gone