I like a mug of black coffee to kick-start my heart and brain first thing in the morning, particularly if it’s a writing day! I can remember, from before hearing loss, loving the blues-rock anthem to black coffee, sung powerfully by Beth Hart – Black coffee is my thing, it’s what I need. A hot … Read more
The most precious sight In dreary February Rain kissing snowdrops. : : 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 by Julie Adams
New leaves, wisps of green Hundreds shimmer in Spring sun Silver bark below. : : First published in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0
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
