An anthology of creative writing from students at the University of Glasgow, in 5 parts under the theme of Silver Linings: … More
Tag: Poetry
Leaves
Leaves fall. What was Green and new, fades.
Danger Here
Water, speckled like dirty glass and white foam bearing against the black feet of cliffs screaming with mating birds in … More
At First
you were secret: a half moon caught by the ocean
Silhouette Portrait Miniature c1790
Cheeks pink from skipping, a girl, teeth missing, grins at her name. She swings her legs, asks the candle, will … More
Bowie, Berlin
You left America in a haze of the occult Strung out on paranoia, divorce Milk, peppers Tight, white skin Sharp … More
Blink
Dedicated to Elisabeth Schiller-Campbell. Blink. Now I’m holding a bundle of flickering string It falls; unravelling I try to gather … More
Arts Review: Poetry Busking at Oxfam Bookshop
Byres Road Book Festival, Oxfam Bookshop, 23rd September The Oxfam Bookshop on Byres Road is warm and inviting on a … More
The Sacrificial Poetry Review: Pop-Philosophy Warning!
While in no way being an expert in aesthetics, I thought I might apply my favourite university-based pastime to my … More
Perils of… A Reluctant Poet
Shakespeare once said, ‘All the world’s a stage’. Well, at least it is at the Auction Room bar in Bedford … More
