Line in the Sand
The skin of the beach was perforated by my footprints. I walked along the stained path of least resistance, left behind by wave’s retreat. Then it returns, an insurgency, fighting for territory. It wanes again, just as quickly. At furthest [...]
Nothoughts for Now
For a little while, Halfthoughts is on holiday, Which means you will find There is no thought for today. Though perhaps, you might quip, None were evident anyway. Tis rare when I completely forget To write a new weekly post, [...]
The Blunt Edge of Reason
I found my soul, not in A church, But in the hallowed secular space of A waiting room. The pews faced the altars of Glass-fronted counters And I patiently waited for a priestly clerk to Take my confession. There, upon [...]
The Reign of Forty
Here is a message of sympathy to anyone (who shall, and should, remain nameless) finding they have turned 40 years of age. Imagine it set to the tune of ‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny Cash… Life is a burning flame [...]
Writing a Carol for Everyone
There is no festival for literally everyone, which is a shame. Christmas does pretty well; its popularity extends beyond the two billion people who call themselves Christians. On the other hand, I can sympathize with those Christians who feel dispossessed [...]
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