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 week? Passport application – holiday admin Is it whole eggs or just yolks in carbonara? On the hunt for a tradesperson, available now, at a price that doesn’t make […]
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 say ‘today I’m going to see how many people I can irritate witless with my stupidity?’ No, he thinks, perhaps, his day is long, his lover unresponsive, or […]
Pilgrims – 100 words
Pilgrims Crossing oceans, walking miles they come to stand together and receive – in exaltation – His attention, bestowed briefly, a blessing on every soul, heirloom memories, I remember when… in this ancient ceremonial place where 3000 years of humanity has gathered with so many stories: one purpose, and kindness transcends language shared water; […]
Just Fine – 100 words
Chin Chin – 100 words
Chin Chin Look at my dark eyes see what’s reflected there. This night. You’ll know the consequences, Septem annis, bad luck. I search for your intention, the way of your heart. Is our friendship baptised with wine or murderous ambition? Can you see shards of candlelight ricochet from my jewellery? I deflect precious ingenuity, […]