The Language of Tomorrow
Time surged forwardTime suspendedAt the same timeI’m in a different land nowWatching and waitingBemusedConfusedToday is a lost land with comfort if I lookBut no certaintyTomorrow …
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Reflections on clouds and whether they can form a longer-term relationship
When we were young we wereAn Excellent MatchEveryone said soTold us soWe told us soCommon interests, you know, the usual things: sense of humour, musicAgainst …
Strange Days
Nobody told me there’d be days like these. Strange days, indeed. John Lennon I am lying on the floor. Staring out of the window at the …
Nanna, Fanta and Withering Looks
“Oh dear, I think we might be lost,” says Nanna. Poppy wakes from her daydeam and turns sharply to her grandmother. The faint ghost of …
How to have a wonderful life, working in the time of Covid
Six easy steps to working bliss Step 1 Choose a place of employment that is loved by all, that way your customers will be instantly in …
Voice
I remember my father’s voiceLow and slightly accented.He would speak simplyBut deeplyA man of few words. Because of this, his words usually held weight. They …
both/and
Leaves flickerTrees murmur gently to each otherLight breeze touching my skinTemperature a gentle nothingGreys and greens of the eucalyptDancing, swaying, pausingBefore cheering on the next …
Tokyo Book and Bed
Have you ever wished you could stow away in a bookshop over night? I have always been a bookworm. I was able to navigate my …
The Doors Are Permanently Locked
The doors are permanently locked now. I ring the buzzer and we’re eventually allowed in by the security guard. Stepping inside I’m hit with the blast of …
Cedal Hairspray
The smell of Cedal hairspray permeates every corner of the room. The cornerstone product of every dancers “beauty bag”. More often than not, applied way …