Monthly Archives: June 2020

Archive of the Mind

Posted on 18 June 2020 by Myrna Moore

Seeing the statue of Edward Colston removed in such a dramatic way, last week, felt like poetic justice though I would normally disapprove of daubing, let alone pulling down statues adorning the British landscape. Images of black children, men and … Continue reading →

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Awkward Truth

Posted on 16 June 2020 by Jim Mallin

Paint what you have seen Telling how it all came about Let the world know what you mean Paint what you have seen They can’t be no in-between Clean your brush and let it out Paint what you have seen … Continue reading →

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Solitary walking

Posted on 15 June 2020 by Terry Wassall

I venture out for my permitted walk. A tentative glance to the left and right. Dog walker to the right, all clear to the left. Decision of direction made, I set off. Other decisions have already been made, my world … Continue reading →

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Holding the Pocket Watch

Posted on 5 June 2020 by Barbara Lawton

          Defying its heaviness, the circle face defaults to a water lily in her withering hand, a sudden reminder of her father’s pond trickles forward from childhood. Through a case of metal and rust, she’s floating … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Aubade

Posted on 5 June 2020 by Barbara Lawton

Low in the east, dawn silvers the taut canvas of a summering sky and birds, attuned to imperceptible clues, send their song soaring towards new morn. No lockdown for them: they sing where they please and travel unknown journeys without … Continue reading →

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