Dryad I’m young in the woods with new-hatched insects, buzzing busy, and idle hop birds, indolent and dusty. I can see child hands, pressed on rock, in sand, digging and wriggling with worms or gleaming beetles, palm of night-green leaf crush. Kneeling to work and … ... more ...

Too many tabs – 100 words
Too many tabs Upcoming birthday: the perfect gift Did I click to complete the order? Identify squares with taxis in them? Will it rain next … ...more...

Glimmer warning – 100 words
Glimmer warning There will be a particular slant of light through a dandelion clock Your dog will do a double take and it will jolt you into … ...more...

Everyone is doing their best… 100 words
Everyone is doing their best… Even the idiots, the dickheads and the pillocks with what they know; who they are. The prat doesn’t brush his teeth and … ...more...

Pilgrims – 100 words
Pilgrims Crossing oceans, walking miles they come to stand together and receive - in exaltation … ... more ...

Just Fine – 100 words
Just fine I can’t do it yet and that’s fine I’ve got a few bulges and that’s fine I can only get this … ... more ...

Chin Chin – 100 words
Chin Chin Look at my dark eyes see what’s reflected there. This night. You’ll know the … ... more ...

Postcard from Rome – 100 words
Postcard from Rome ice cream in brioche selfie stickers on famous steps cobbles ‘Small park with … ... more ...