When leaves of autumn gold fall down, nights draw in, and cold surrounds, there is a fire within my heart that burns away when we're apart. And when the wind blows from the north - it's icy breath so old and coarse - through tendril sleep and night so long, it's in your arms that … Continue reading Autumn Song
Grizzly End for the Grizzly Man
It was nine years ago today that Timothy Treadwell died in the wilds of Alaska, killed by an unbridled passion for the wilderness, and in particular, the animal he had dedicated his life to protect. You may or may not be aware of the story of Timothy Treadwell. Indeed, you may have seen Werner Herzog’s … Continue reading Grizzly End for the Grizzly Man
Old Wind by Darren Hawbrook
I am very honoured today to have one of my poems featured on Louise Hasting's site, Wings Over Water. If you haven't come across any of Louise's work yet, please pop over to her site and read some of the wonderful poems and prose she has posted there.
Into the Blue
Dear Oscar, I wanted to make a post that will remind you of your first steps into the vast, blue yonder, And for you to know how small we both were against the mighty ocean. One day you’ll sail on imaginary winds, Fight pirates with wooden sword unsheathed, hopping one-legged with your friends. You’ll … Continue reading Into the Blue
Chameleon
Chameleon I change into the surroundings, melt into the night - can you feel my poison breath upon your neck, so slight? I am always watching you, never knowing where I hide; invisible – betrayed - by your design, my blood runs cold inside. I may reside among you, you may be blessed to know, … Continue reading Chameleon
The Fast and the Gluttonous
I watched an excellent Horizon documentary on the BBC last night: Eat, Fast and Live Longer. The program tried to discover how eating habits might affect the ageing process, documenting a 101 year-old marathon runner (who has only ever eaten kiddie-size portions); the CRONie approach (calorie restriction on optimal nutrition); three-day fasting, and – more … Continue reading The Fast and the Gluttonous
Apocalypse How…???
For many years writers and moviemakers have enjoyed bestowing terror on the masses with their predictions of Armageddon and apocalypse, but what are the chances of life imitating art? I decided to look into the common themes and rate the chances of such events actually happening (Note: there is no scientific formulation to any of … Continue reading Apocalypse How…???
Sharks Facing Extinction
This post is a response to a tweet I read from Shark Defenders, asking for bloggers to post about their combined initiative with South Pacific Projects. I was more than happy to oblige. This is a subject I have been aware of for some time, without ever really knowing the complete magnitude of the problem. … Continue reading Sharks Facing Extinction
A Voice
Always a voice inside me calls, when all around the darkness crawls, I know, I sense, someone is there, can feel the coldness of their stare Who has come at this late hour? into my dreams, for to devour, I fear they have a hold on me, or else they come to set me free. … Continue reading A Voice
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
The Tyger By William Blake Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies Burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand dare seize the fire? And what shoulder, and what … Continue reading Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
Blurred Worlds 