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James Linton Writing

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    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”

    August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    March 5, 2020May 17, 2020 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 26, 2019November 25, 2019 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 17, 2019November 13, 2019 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 16, 2019November 12, 2019 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 15, 2019March 5, 2020 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 14, 2019October 28, 2019 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 13, 2019October 27, 2019 by jameslintonwriting

    Crepes, Buskers and Con Artists and old and new Friends – WWOOF – Day 28 12/10/19

    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 “Crepes, Buskers and Con Artists and old and new Friends – WWOOF – Day 28 12/10/19”

    November 12, 2019October 27, 2019 by jameslintonwriting

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