Monthly Archives: October 2015
Terrence L Sykes
between river & sea arrival of tidal solitude undercurrent sirens abound relics of saints faith of apparitions oar the black boat ore the silver & platinum or cast die into the desert upon parched lips words of departed poets Copyright … Continue reading
John Bolland
Splendour Our splendour is a manky swanky ragamuffin child, up to her knees in mischief and a burn, the guddled trout already slid out of her hands into a splash of glee. Our splendour is a thief who breaks the … Continue reading
Dora Wright
Poem without a Rhyme A poem without a rhyme is like a clock without a chime a dance without a tune romance without a moon A poem without a rhyme is like a gin without a lime a Mutt without … Continue reading
Carol Coventry
Mother She walks the streets, pushing the smart new pram, talking to herself. The baby is asleep, but she continues to talk to him. She comments on everything they pass; People, dogs, trees, children playing in the park. People smile … Continue reading
Laura McKee
we call her Latte only because she stuck her nose in a cup of coffee maybe she’s cold maybe she’s lost we’ve no way of knowing she just turns up in our garden gradually ventures into the house one room … Continue reading
Petra Vergunst
Orcadian Reflections After Sylvia Wishart’s painting Reflections in Pier Arts Centre, Stromness As a kestrel hovers above muted bere fields terns rasp cliffs across harp bay From beyond the frame a bonxie hoists in, braids its way between the blue … Continue reading
The Open Mouse 