Existential Crisis*

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Forgive our human ways:¹ We could stand on the doorstep and argue our case For a month of Sabbath days… The people heading your English church Are leaving some of us in the lurch, Citing your Word as a justification For the self-righteous eradication Of a simple, human right […]

Inconspicuous*

It breaks my hard to see the struggle Of kids in class in a constant muddle, Clearly unable to grasp instructions And on the verge of starting ructions. Fidgety, giggling, turning round, A subtle disruption without much sound: Not enough to catch the eye Of any adult passing by “Notice me!” the clarion call Of […]

Contemporary Communication Disorder

  The glance is mightier than the word.¹ An observation not so absurd, The curse being sharper than the sentiment, Semiotics, the weapon of intent.² A smile may launch a thousand ships, This cause-effect relationship Declared of Helen Of Troy, I believe. A curious burden, ill-conceived, The blame and cost attributed To one woman’s face, […]

London Fashion Week (2016)

Welcome to London Fashion Week. You know you’d love to take a peek If only to see your ‘pre-loved’ pieces (Notwithstanding moth holes and creases) Suddenly beckoned out of the closet For ȧ la mode details on the pocket, Or any contemporary feature for that matter, Assuming you’ve not grown that much fatter(!) Over the […]

England Expects.

England expects Every man, woman and child To exercise civic respect. A nation of all-comers borne of history Sharing an isle where it’s no great mystery That all men are equal and women, at last, Are closing the gender gap firm and fast. Meanwhile, in the background, Travel enables The arrival of folk from all […]