A Poet’s Faith
I am giving a short poetry retreat at the Beild at Blackruthven, Perth. It runs from May 18th - 19th entitled a Poet's Faith details below. It is a wonderful place and it promises to be a rich time.
March 11, 2019
Tea Dance
This poem is by my good friend and fellow poet Tina. It is a fine evocation of her past and the lovely world we both remember. 'Shiny as a golden locket' - beautiful.
My New Podcast – Anxiety and Poetry
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-anxious-poets-podcast/id1439646858?mt=2 Here is a link to my new podcast - I started it in October and so far there are four episodes. It explores mental health issues in relation to poetry and the creative arts in general. Or another way, it explores poetry and creative arts
December 30, 2018
in Reflections
Christmas Ghosts
'The awakening in Ebenezer was one of compassion. To learn to emotionally connect to other humans and sense their plight, their story and their nobility.'
December 18, 2018
A Canticle to Creatureliness
'Francis was a prophet in this respect and it is his invitation to each of us to find a way to honour our physicality and our fragility as creatures on a fragile planet.'
Vincent’s View
'Somehow, he worked out that it was all part and parcel of his plight, seeking sanctuary in the old monastery walls, painting his way out of a dreadful corner.'
Turning the Corner
'we went on to Assisi and that is where I recorded this piece'