Thrilling waterfall Frantic, furious, foaming Yet your roar soothes me. First published (as E Rogers) in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0 Photo: Aira Force Waterfall in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, UK
We were mellow after our early evening drinks and light meal in the soft warmth of Sue’s sitting room. Everything about it cooed “cosy”. “Now, my darlings! I want to hear your resolutions!” it was like a brick shattering a stained-glass window. Chitter-chatter ceased, nervous glances were exchanged and mouths opened in dismay. Sue noted … Read more
The household gnome sits Bringing luck to my keystrokes Icon of warm home. : : : First published (as E. Rogers) in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0
I plunge into words To live the lives of others And banish my woe. : : : First published (as E. Rogers) in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0
Staff of life that gave Wycombe its name,Drawing Britons and Saxons to live by it.In 1965, the council built a road over it. Rising in Radnage, it flows east –Feeding the glorious water features where the Dashwoods sit.In 1965, the council built a road over it. From the Domesday Book to the 1970s,Corn mills, cloth-fulling … Read more
I cut my teeth on writing textbooks, so it was with some comfort that I approached a writing group challenge to write a travelogue. It was fun to play with the balance between creativity and information-sharing. This article was placed third in an internal competition. The judge didn’t like the practical points at the end, … Read more
I’ve never done stand-up comedy, but I have given some presentations at conferences where entertainment was expected alongside the information-sharing, and it is nerve-wracking! For a writing group competition on the theme “Satire”, I produced this piece, which was placed second. : THE AFTER-DINNER ENTERTAINMENT “Good evening, gentlemen!” Liv’s voice boomed out of the microphone. … Read more
She loved him for words That he wrote for all to read But spoke just to her. : : : Photo: One of William Shakespeare’s sonnets that may have been addressed to his wife, Anne Hathaway
This piece is a modern re-telling of a folk tale from the Three Princes of Serendip. : THE HAPPY CHANCES OF DILLIRAMMA It must have been six or seven hours. My mouth was so dry, and my limbs were stiff. Soon, I would have a severe headache, then delusions. Even if I could loosen the … Read more
