• NaPoWriMo Day 6

    Now for something completely different. Well at least different from the tone so far this month. Today’s offering is a little more in tune with what I’ve written in years past. As I used to do, I just started writing and let the energy of the words decide the rest. Enjoy! Natural Healing For A…

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  • NaPoWriMo Day 5

    So, the area I live in is currently in the grip of a massive, late season ice storm. Today’s poem is in recognition of this and looks at the dangers of climate change and our role in it. Enjoy! Anthropocene Ice yet lies thick upon the ground, Though winter’s in the past, Now any day…

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  • NaPoWriMo Day 4

    I am not gay or transgender, but I have very dear friends in both of those communities. When I see them being dismissed, or outright attacked, it makes me very cross. So yeah… I guess I’m “Woke”. Enjoy! Woke I’m told I am a “woke half-wit”, For showing some respect, And kindness where it’s needed…

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  • NaPoWriMo Day 3

    Recently, I have been experiencing some health challenges which have had a major impact on my life. So, the best way to process it seemed to write it out. Tomorrow, I should be back to my more usual fare. In the meantime…  Enjoy. I Am The Author Of My Fate We all make plans from…

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  • NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 2

    People often ask me why I put so much effort into this challenge each year. It is as simple and as complex as this. I want to create something which may outlast my time in this world. None of these are great and immortal verse, yet if there is something in one of them which…

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  • NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 1

    It’s April 1st which means the kick-off of this year’s challenge. Let’s start this off right with my annual tribute to Spring. Officially one of my favourite seasons. Not least because it’s not Winter anymore. Enjoy! SPRING The rain that falls, The wind that blows, The Spring sun dawns, An end to snows. Now new…

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  • Spirit of Torment

    Last week at work I did the following sketch. I sent it to my wife who said “Tell me that isn’t on a piece of scrap paper because I love it and want to hang it!” Of course it is on a piece of scrap paper. So this week, I set about re-doing it more…

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  • Experimenting with a new paint tool on the iPad Pro. Any feedback is appreciated. Cheers,

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  • Art At Work

    A small ink sketch done in between actual work related things today. That Monday feeling of “anywhere but here”! Cheers,

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  • Journal Frontispiece

    My sister bought a new journal while visiting on vacation. She asked me to draw a raven in it for her. Here is the result. As always, I would love your feedback. Cheers,

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