He looked above the blood red, eastern horizon. Storm clouds, driven by a bitter, north-easterly wind, were gathering over the mountainous terrain. He pondered whether he should delay for a day or at least a few hours. A key decision that he did not wish to contemplate as he was … [Read more...]

Edward stepped into ‘The Looking Glass Brasserie’ and approached the friendly face behind the pedestal. . “Good evening, Sir.” Her voice quivered slightly. “I trust you are well?” “Fine, thank you.” She reviewed the large black diary and glanced at her watch. “You’re a … [Read more...]

Fear what is it? What does it mean? People have limits their extreme. Fear of being harmed at the top of the list Fear needed to protect us, danger missed. Fear is more often than not misunderstood Fear, for flight or fight can be for our good We need fear to stay safe from … [Read more...]

Exhausted by the hectic pace Of westbound circumglobal race A worn out Claus sank grateful down to rest Each year it was a thing close run To keep ahead and beat the sun To longitude degrees one-eighty west. But despite his labours weary Old Santa felt quite cheery In … [Read more...]

A cold February morning A brand new day dawning Fresh crisp air upon your face Hello and good day to the human race. Listen, just listen, what can you hear? Light breeze blowing beside your ear Now close your eyes, does it change? Many other sounds come into … [Read more...]

Here it comes rolling down my face You shouldn’t see it, I wipe it away It persists uncontrolling, falling Salty tears, sad sad heart The thought you are leaving me It hurts, breaks me in two Just one more hug, one more kiss You turn from me Walk away Back to your wife … [Read more...]

Well, it was two weeks till Christmas Day and Carol knew her days over Christmas would be the same as every other year for the last few years, well in fact ten years. Carol would hold her normal Christmas party for all her close friends, she would cook a Cordon bleu meal fit for … [Read more...]

Amy knew she had a weight problem which was not made any easier by her husband who continually chastised her about her will power. She decided she’d had enough of his sniping comments. She was well aware of James’ feeling about her weight; he was super slim and very fit. He had a … [Read more...]

As Lewis Charles and his wife were waiting at the bus stop, a tall smartly dressed, slightly stooping gentleman approached. When about four yards away he noticed Lewis and stopped with raised eyebrows and mouth slightly agape. “Good Lord!” he exclaimed. “Do my beady old eyes … [Read more...]

A bookshelf can say an awful lot About the books a person’s got So have a look when next you visit Browse and think before you sit. “Long Walk to Freedom” Man’s hope of peace to come A large book of thought History on a page bought. “Make Do and Mend” Inspired while men … [Read more...]

Kate put the slipper back on her foot and, leaving the comparative safety of the launderette, she ventured out onto the street; pushing her shopping trolley in front of her. A thin figure, wearing baggy clothes which, in the wind, flattened against her body. She gingerly touched … [Read more...]

A walk along the sea wall is the best thing ever It really don’t matter much about the weather To view the creek, assorted birds flying around Sun shining on the water, quietness all around Seeing Hadleigh Castle and woods stretched afar It makes me think how lucky at Canvey … [Read more...]