There comes a time When you askWhat now? What next?do you tread water or start to swim? For we’ve been treading water for too longChained to one… Read more “New beginnings”
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Don’t Hold a Torch for me
“You’re not the Statue of Liberty. You don’t have to hold a torch for me.” That’s what Marjorie had told Oliver Sparks after she’d been diagnosed with… Read more “Don’t Hold a Torch for me”
Men
This poem is dedicated to all the men out there who are continuing to fight even when you feel like giving up. You’re all champions. I am… Read more “Men”
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”
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”
D-Day Prep, Spanish jokes and Linton’s Kitchen Nightmares – WWOOF- day 8 22/09/19
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 “D-Day Prep, Spanish jokes and Linton’s Kitchen Nightmares – WWOOF- day 8 22/09/19”
Where I’m still me
I want to go home, Where I’m free, Where I’m still me Where I look in my mind, And find more than empty space, The face… Read more “Where I’m still me”
Claire
Dennis Spencer held up his knight and hesitated, before placing it down. David sighed and stroked his straggly beard. He picked up his queen and paused. He… Read more “Claire”
James Linton Writing 