How far have I travelled through these sultry fields where flowers wilt the lake too merciful to reveal my indiscretions no reflection wavers in its mirror it shows no stain upon my dress no countenance […]
Outside the mill the women gather to agitate for equal pay. A red jacket indicates their leader, who could be a Labour activist today. This was a year of nationwide strikes, that spread like influenza. […]
Ater all the boxed saints, and the angels arriving suspiciously like Mafia, to menace them out of bed. And after the horse’s backsides (nicely drawn), and the resigned ex virgins, proffering holy children- while sundry […]
Will they dance when the trestles are cleared; and will Jesus join in? It’s a contemplative wedding so far. Cool colours recall the Quattrocentro; a tableau of barefoot guests sit silently at rectangular tables in […]
Local author, Christopher Bowden, has recently published his sixth novel, The Purple Shadow. He tells Dulwich OnView about his inspiration for the book and the writing process. After the completion of the fourth book, The Green […]
Respectfully, I work my way around the gallery, walls lined with pictures, mostly female figures well observed, skilfully drawn and very English. Suddenly… a sense that I myself, am watched.. Turning, I see a woman […]
The uphill struggle Through the deluge of life fears Faith and courage win. _ _ _ My Haiku relates to the deluge and WK herself, her strive to be the best and win. *This poem is […]
I write poetry for children and adults, short fiction and radio plays. I’m thrilled that my 5th children’s poetry collection – Adder, Bluebell, Lobster – was published last week. But how did it come about? In […]