Poet, playwright, director and lover of words
This week, I would like to refer to a book that I borrowed from the Poetry Library in the Southbank Centre, (a wonderful place to visit). 'A Ritual on How to Read Together-poems in conversation with William Stafford'© is edited by Becca J.R. Lachman and published in 2013. William Stafford was a prodigious and celebrated… Continue reading Weekend Creative Corner 30th June
My prayers arrow thousands of miles to pierce men's hearts, fell unfilled bodies, their souls broken shells in sand.In silent moments, I hope they witnesswhat their hate has made. One daywhen legs no longer bear you, and hearts beat last measured aches, see himdancing in the waves, and weep.S.Abdallah © Middle East Eye YouTube ©
Our clocks unwind the seconds, days, months of friendship years when heels hallmarked slender pavements, sundae cherry lips. Now, slate hair is burnished to silver. Twilight: mirror blue sky arcs the horizon, a filigree of cream marshmallows to catch the sun. We left our cottage-nest, teapot, teal cushions, soft featherings for middle-aged bones. Wildflowers nod… Continue reading Strawberries and Cream
Every weekend, I will highlight a creative inspiration; poet, artist, piece of work. I believe that writing, and creative endeavours are a conversation. Sometimes we are whispering to our own hearts, and other times to others. So, when I read works by other writers, or view art, I am trying to hear the voice of… Continue reading Weekend Creative Corner 23rd June
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