Category: HM
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Acolyte
Lonely in the vast hall the statue shivers Mountains glitter around the lofty pinnacle Rarely visited by human steps. A solitary worshipper guards the shrine His predatory eyes search the distance As he invokes the goddess, silently gesturing. Wait! Looking deep into his soul he breathes in and out Singing love poems and following…
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Mermaid’s Tale
© HMH, 2010
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Uncomfortable Questions
A few days ago, I watched an interesting film about the Vatican State during WWII. It gave a good sense of the times, even if it was a narrow view. Narrow only, because it played out in the Vatican, and the actors mostly portrayed the Pontifex and his staff (nuns and clericals of various rank).…
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Nyboder
The fourth Christian rode through Cobbled streets resounding With history On his way from the harbour to His round tower Monarch with visions And Power to craft Emptied the treasury To build his bequest Castles and churches But, this is a first: Homes for the mariners A social estate Along the byways Sailors…
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Tinkerbell
Aquarelle on Paper © HMH, 1996
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April Fool
Spring is here — or? Better read a book © HMH, 2018
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Snakes and Symbols
And there the snake throws her enamelled skin. . . (Shakespeare) A few days ago, I watched Grimm’s fairy tale The White Snake. It made me think. Perhaps, because the film version was beautiful and went beyond the original narrative, adding new psychological levels. I must add that the subconscious plays a huge part…
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To the Fluffykins of this World
Don’t trust him! Never trust him! Never give him a chance! He will elope. . . Give him what he wants: This little game of yours. Give him that about virginity: I’m waiting for the right man (read: Prince Charming) Chain him in roses and silly cards But never let him discover the iron ones…
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Moonlit Mist
Acrylic on Canvas © HMH, 2000
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About Critiques and Reviewers
Reviews can make or break an author. I believe that everybody, who publishes their writing, dreads their readers’ silence. No doubt, one can discuss whether a bad review is worse than total silence. My position is that a bad review can spark interest in a book (think Fifty Shades) just as much as a…