I screamed from my bed. No, it wasn’t my bed. Not even my bedroom. It belonged to this bloody care home I was living in. I glanced… Read more “Sixty Years to the Wrong Man”
Author: jameslintonwriting
James is a graduate of English Literature from Newcastle University. Across his life, he’s written silly stories about talking birds and cats, teenage angst-ridden poetry and is currently working on his first novel. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him imagining scenarios that will never happen.
Hypocrisy
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions” Saint Bernard I walk through this land of dust and rocks Where headless statues lay toppled As the… Read more “Hypocrisy”
My ethnicity isn’t a virus
Are you going to say something? You’re staring at me Like you’re going to say something make me feel like nothing, with your stupid jokes, jibe comments… Read more “My ethnicity isn’t a virus”
I am a Carer
I care because I do, It’s true When you forget, you can’t walk, you can’t talk, your body’s shaking mind’s quaking with fear, year after year, as… Read more “I am a Carer”
Goodbye
Goodbye So yeah this poem’s dramatic, Bit drastic, Pyro-fucking clastic I don’t care, I feel fucking fantastic Better than when you left, Left me bereft… Read more “Goodbye”
The Chain
Jack glanced up at the hoof steps above him, bleated for Helena and Phoebe to stay back. “What is it?” Helena asked. Jack nuzzled into her side,… Read more “The Chain”
The Man in the Mirror
“Kiss me, Mona. One last time.” “We shouldn’t be doing this, Adrian. It’s wrong. It’s not fair to Graham.” “Why does it feel so right?” Graham Whincup… Read more “The Man in the Mirror”
Magnificent Dogs, New Friends and a hell of a lot Apples – WWOOF – Day 31 – 15/10/19
I am doing WWOOF – a month-long programme where I am working on a French farm. I am writing a daily blog about my experiences. I will… Read more “Magnificent Dogs, New Friends and a hell of a lot Apples – WWOOF – Day 31 – 15/10/19”
Apple washing, apple peeling and apple juice – WWOOF Day 30 – 14/10/19
I am doing WWOOF – a month-long programme where I am working on a French farm. I am writing a daily blog about my experiences. I will… Read more “Apple washing, apple peeling and apple juice – WWOOF Day 30 – 14/10/19”
National Service, Birthdays and Chocolates – WWOOF day 29 13/10/19
I am doing WWOOF – a month-long programme where I am working on a French farm. I am writing a daily blog about my experiences. I will… Read more “National Service, Birthdays and Chocolates – WWOOF day 29 13/10/19”
