close to the aperture [skateboard]

  [skateboard] The window, sashed, allows the river-cool breeze and a pale stream of sunlight. Blonde On Blonde plays. A young man passes below. He has a rucksack low on his back, a peaked cap, reversed, a filling beard. There is a skateboard between his arm & cottoned ribs. I've seen him of late from … Continue reading close to the aperture [skateboard]

Flamingoes & Trampoline.

in the narrow back yard of sixty-four can be found a kind of life - some of it is wild. a picture frame to step through: a meridian. reality is such a simple trick, it imbues this view with what? i wash the cutlery. watch rain-streaked glass. frame within frame over concrete yard. every word from all … Continue reading Flamingoes & Trampoline.

Saints of The English Year – St. Bridget/Bride.

February 1st. In Ireland, Brighid, who died around the year 525, is second only in popularity to Saint Patrick, and her feast is a day of widespread celebration. She was of humble origins, was baptised by St. Patrick himself, and later became a nun and first abbess of Kildare. Little is known of her beyond … Continue reading Saints of The English Year – St. Bridget/Bride.