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The accidental hermit is changing
The main problem for me with Borderline personality disorder is that constant... read more
Faith and mental health
I spent many years discovering and developing my religious viewpoint and... read more
Talking About Self-harm
Self-harm is not just about cutting or burning, its also excessive drinking or... read more
Published elsewhere
Guest blogging here The Arts in Wiltshire I was asked by The Restoration Trust... read more
The Stonehenge lectures 2155
The large lecture hall was filled with around 250 of the most influential... read more
A future well maybe
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Strip me of my skin – the colour that offends,Tear out my tongue – so I may not speak,Cover my eyes – so I don’t seeWhat is left?But you and me,Covered in scarlet misery and pain,With eyes closed to each …
Posted in POEMS, Political
Tagged Black lives matter, Covid 19, death and new order, Hate, Mental Health, painting with words
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A Stonehenge Saga
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In darkness the creature stalks and fear takes many forms, From winters kiss to spring reborn, A fellowship will form, The seven sisters dance in glory of the midnight, One by one, a call is sent, Only hope that replies, …
Posted in Generic poems, POEMS, The Human Henge Project
Tagged Happy, Imagist poem, Love, painting with words, Peace, Therapy, thoughts
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senses
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At first your lies fell onto me like snowflakes — your touch licked at my flesh like serpent tongues, The painful pleasure of scratched vinyl. Explosions of emotions left shrapnel in its wake, sharp jagged feelings ripped raw then exposed …
Posted in Generic poems, POEMS
Tagged coursework, Depression, Fears, Happy, painting with words, senses
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Sexy Chicken Recipe
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Fragrant oiled fingers; massage naked flesh, Rhythmic circular motions move up; legs and on to waiting thighs, Smooth gentle presses; in to plump breasts, The air fills with aromatics; of a Tuscan dream, As the radio plays lyrical memories of …
Posted in Generic poems, POEMS
Tagged Erotic, Happy, painting with words, Silly, Title as Poem Catalyst, visual peom
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Power of Words
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Letters like soldiers, Marching in military formation, The cheap shot the first barrage, Profanity in linear form breach the parapet, Bombs of offence drop exploding in bigotry and hate, Vile poison air filled with language alive with provincialism, When you …
Posted in Generic poems, POEMS
Tagged Anger, Dark thoughts, Fears, Happy, Hope, painting with words, thoughts, Title as Poem Catalyst, Todays World, War
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A Solstice Tale
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Age ways heavy on the old warrior god, Skies darken with deaths breath, She who is round like Mabon moon labours, Evergreen soldiers hold back winter icy grasp, With sword of light to hold back the night, The warrior …
Posted in Generic poems, POEMS
Tagged Imagist poem, Love, Pagan, painting with words, Religion, visual peom, Yule
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Picture of Barclays Debit Card
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Plastic slab of luxury Edges like a Kardashian’s bum, Embossed with typography Like a gravestone, Adorned in colours of the bluest sky, Shot with silver and white, Bejewelled with status, Attached with technology, Firm but flexible, …
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Tagged Imagist poem, painting with words, visual peom
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