Guys. Tumblr just doesn’t cut it for a full-time blog. It’s lovely for a bit of fun and I’ll be back for the gems I find here, but I’m going back to wordpress. I know all this to-ing and fro-ing i...
Yesterday, on the spur of the moment, I got a bargain student ticket to see the Danish Dance Theatre (£5 instead of £20 - win). I happened to get put in the best seat in the house, third row, middle...
Most terrifying film - at a couple of points I contemplated walking out of the theatre; it was just too much suspense. It’s an absolutely horrific portrayal of mental breakdown… and quite utterly bea...
{more of the wonderful work of Paul de Luna} Variation on a Theme by Rilke A certain day became a presence to me; there it was, confronting me--a sky, air, light: a being. And before it started to de...
Itching to go somewhere, anywhere. Feel like I’ve been indoors for years, perpetually writing this ridiculous essay.
{beautiful photographs by Paul de Luna who is inspiring me like mad and you will definitely be seeing more of… via Coco+Kelley} So,The Lady of Shalott. I had the best seminar ever on this poem, and...
Today, there was a little whisper of spring, so I dressed up in my brightest colours, and practically skipped to my seminar! {photo by Swetlana Retneva}
Oh, Zen. I think I’d rather like to marry you. Rufus Sewell in general really. Excuse the frivolousness of this post.
One of my favourite singers taking on one of my favourite songs, with great style. This song was immortalised in my mind by a raw live recording of Jeff Buckley.
Ever since New Year I’ve been trying to think of the right resolutions for me. I don’t want to have, as ever, the old ‘get thin’ although I am determined to get a bit fitter this term, mostly for th...
from the cute blog tomywife: I make this for very few people in my life, including you. Pan toasted and buttered Italian Bread Prosciutto, Turkey or Ham (your preference) Avocado Cheddar Cheese Fried...
In the style of Robert Frost, particularly his poems in North of Boston. A couple of words of explanation/warning. This is autobiographical and describes a moment that was shocking for me because it...
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The Waves of Breffny The grand road from the mountain goes shining to the sea, And there is traffic on it and many a horse and cart, But the little roads of Cloonagh are dearer far to me And the litt...
(Photo by Andrew Kuznetsov) Pigeons by Lisel Mueller Like every kingdom,the kingdom of birdshas its multitude of the poor,the urban, public poorwhose droppings whiten shingles and sidewalks, who pick...
To be entirely honest I’m not sure if it is already a form or not. If it was it would doubtless be something to do with a modern movement like dadaism, surrealism, or literary nonsense. I’ll look i...
from The Law for the Wolves by Rudyard Kipling NOW this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky, And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die...
I JUST BOOKED FLIGHTS TO MOROCCO FOR THE SUMMER. I can’t express my excitement.
[Sufjan Stevens | Chicago] + [Coldplay | Clocks] This definitely almost almost works…
Buckminster Fuller quote, via The Golden Smith, my favourite blog in the world.
The Snow Man by Wallace Stevens One must have a mind of winter To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted with snow; And have been cold a long time To behold the junipers shagged w...
The Madrigolos …are a madrigal group composed of my friends and I. I am an alto. Do you like the poster I have designed? If you happen to be in the Shrewsbury, UK area on January 7th, pop on over a...
Bluebird by Charles Bukowski there’s a bluebird in my heart that wants to get out but I’m too tough for him, I say, stay in there, I’m not going to let anybody see you.
A while ago in a poetry seminar our tutor read a Indian folktale to us. It went like this. The War of the Ghosts One night two young men from Egulac went down to the river to hunt seals, and while t...
Cirque d’Hiver by Elizabeth Bishop Across the floor flits the mechanical toy,fit for a king of several centuries back.A little circus horse with real white hair.His eyes are glossy black.He bears a l...
Ok ok I know you all just can’t wait for your Christmas cracker jokes, so here’s an early preview: Why is Santa’s little helper down in the dumps? -Because he’s got low elf esteem. AHHhaha and here’s...
Ah… this is excellent. Iceland. Poetry. The sea.
Just look at these pretty books!
This is a long poem. But. Well worth a bit of time/effort. Twelve Days of Christmas by Carol Ann Duffy 1ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, a buzzard on a branch. In Afghanistan, no partridge, pear tree...
I am in awe of this face! And gutted in general that Misfits series two is over. Always hate myself a little when I’m addicted to a TV show. Actually… nah, I don’t.
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