contemporary poetry

𝚷 is a consequences poem, a reflection on the distance between action and reaction and on the need to be mindful of the consequences of what we start. 𝚷 – Consequences Poem And when you make it rain, count the number of drops and measure the height of the ceiling. Factor in the soil’s…

Virtual Reality is a reality poem, a reflection on what is possible, perspectives, dreams, and on our ability to be human beings. Virtual Reality – Reality Poem With goggles, I can build a paper palace, be the queen and cast gold medals from whey like Lola sculpting a marble David from dust or Pete…

Plámás is a clarity poem, a reflection on the validity and use of silver linings and sugar coats. my son aged ten told me that taking part isn’t what matters nor is the journey to where you are going much to write home about. plámásing, not his thing.

The Juggler is a piece of resilience poetry, a reflection on prevailing and persevering through conflict, suffering, and exhaustion. The Juggler – Resilience Poetry Two buckets in hand, one with blood the other full of milky tears the juggler went to the town square fetch a pail of laughter of of passersby crawling through…

Truth Is a Drop of Clear Water is a river poem, a celebration of the power of truth and a reflection on its wonderful impact on you and me. Truth Is a Drop of Clear Water – River Poem Truth is a drop of clear water,An untying of knots drippingFirey sparks upon every stirOf…

Roots is a mother earth poem, a celebration of the abundance and solidity of our planet to be shared by all creatures great and small. Roots – Mother Earth Poem I’m a stray on the seashore like the tree roots bind me to the earth. Nothing binds me to my faraway home, to the…

Rubble is a growth poem, a reflection on creativity, life, resilience, and the absolute need to plant and grow even when all you’ve got is rubble and dust. Rubble – Growth Poem Go sowing potatoes in the rubble and orchids in the dust where birds and bees fall bare of petals and pollen. You…

Runaway Flowers is a seed poem, a reflection on our life’s work, surrender and control. It is also a joyful celebration of the unexpected and unplanned. Runaway Flowers – a Seed Poem That day, we planted flowers beyond the fence, pretty little flowers that would throw a blanket of sweet scents on the front…