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Trust Uncle Henry (references abuse)

God its cold! Even with my new shawl wrapped tightly, the wind cuts right through. All the mourners look like they’re cold too. Poor Mum is clinging to Dad. She spent ages this morning trying to decide which gloves to wear, like it makes a difference. Dad’s numbly stoical, fortified by his best dark suit.Continue reading “Trust Uncle Henry (references abuse)”

A whale of a time (Creative non-fiction – humor)

(February 2020) Trapped in a bubble, suspended 1400 feet above the sea, along with four strangers half my age; help! What on earth am I doing here, and how, exactly, is this going to end? Yesterday I was sedately heading home, having survived the very real danger of being beaten (again) at cards by theContinue reading “A whale of a time (Creative non-fiction – humor)”

Mashed potato (humour)

‘There they go again; bicker, bicker, bicker.’ Jamie hated teatime. ‘Why can’t grown-ups behave like it?’ She pushed her peas around with her fork, shrinking low in the forlorn hope of being ignored. ‘It’s not like they’re arguing about anything important. Who cares if the bed-sheets should have been changed today anyway?’ A pea rolledContinue reading “Mashed potato (humour)”

The Lightmaster (Humor)

The Lightmaster came to town on a frosty winter’s day. His deep chestnut muscles glowed as he surveyed his new domain from the top of the horse-truck’s ramp. Evidently satisfied, he descended with confident stride, alert and eager. The mares, recognizing his promise, rushed over to the fence, inspecting this new king. He put onContinue reading “The Lightmaster (Humor)”

So close! (That’s life)

Nearly there! Sarah couldn’t wait to be home… seven long months away, needs must and all that, but now, heading home. As the landscape became more familiar, Sarah began to notice small changes… a pruned farm hedge, a new crop, the old Williams place has been painted. That’s one of the delights of course, everything’sContinue reading “So close! (That’s life)”

Dear Reader

My dream for you, dear reader touring this collection stick around, laugh, wince and cry or pause in reflection I decline to cop a plea for words simple and true read unafraid, wantonly let surface thoughts hit you If I can add to your day with broadly humble rhyme then my mission isContinue reading “Dear Reader”

Play’s available now

If you are involved in theatre, please feel welcome to contact me about the plays I have available for groups to produce. Whether humorous or covering contemporary issues (and often both) my plays mostly range in length from the 10 to 30-minute, and generally involve simple sets. Below are sample synopsis; enjoy! ‘Paying for life’Continue reading “Play’s available now”

Does God play internet games? (Humor)

Does God play games? Does he have an i-pad? I know he’s busy all day, watching over people and everything, but what does he do to relax? Everyone needs to relax sometime. Does he have angels play their harps to soothe his soul when someone does something stupid? What about when there’s a disaster andContinue reading “Does God play internet games? (Humor)”

Catching up (Humor)

‘Sue, is that you?’ The voice transported her to another place, another time. Long summer evenings, warm coals, pests that bit deep, tired bodies, impossible yarns. She turned, and was not surprised. ‘It is you!’ Tom was in full flight mode. ‘Who’d believe it, after all this time? How are you doing, what are youContinue reading “Catching up (Humor)”

Fog (That’s life)

Fiona began to wake slowly, snuggled in the warm comfort of her own bed. In her dreamy haze, she ran her fingers expectantly down her stomach; reality crashed into her day. There was no bump, no baby. She caught her breath, but it was no good; tears engulfed her yet again. Would the pain everContinue reading “Fog (That’s life)”