It’s time for another assortment of critiques. I’m surprised that it’s such a long time since the last one. Mea culpa. Anyway, the need for fellowship among writers is as great as it ever was. There’s nothing that boosts an author like an honest review. In a way, it doesn’t matter whether it’s… Continue reading New reviews
Month: September 2018
Love Affair
On the rooftops of fish-town The passionate pigeons Roost and revel in twosome bliss. Evening sun and a lonely antenna Provide them a stronghold Opposing the earth. Here they coo their infinite mantras. Kissing and billing, Their beaks start to clatter And feathers are flying, The action direct: The lad mounts the lady… Continue reading Love Affair
Seascape
Digital Sketch © HMH, 2018
Balancing Laughter and Tears in Life and the Arts
Having just watched Saving Mr Banks, brought it home to me how finely tuned contrasting emotions must be. Not just in a script or a book: this is something vital to humans. We’ve always known that, and we’ve always tried to suppress this knowledge. Where does it start and where does it end? This search… Continue reading Balancing Laughter and Tears in Life and the Arts
Sooner or Later
Sooner or later things fall into place Sooner or later love finds its own space We must decide if we dare or retire When warnings forestall, and our state becomes dire Will somebody venture or try setting foot, Sooner or later, where none ever stood? Sooner or later we’ll come to a… Continue reading Sooner or Later
Wrath — Burning Tree
Looking through my older aquarelles, this one caught my eye. It may not be perfect, but I think the idea is good. It might be an idea to develop the theme further. A friend once said: your trees look like they’re ready to fly off at any moment. I’m not sure that I agree:… Continue reading Wrath — Burning Tree