I’m trying to draw ducks’ feet. Earlier in the day, Mum took me to the park and now I’m figuring out how to transfer what I’ve seen to the page. The curves of webbed skin between the ducks’ toes are proving quite a challenge. Lying here on my tummy, surrounded by paper and pens, withContinue reading “A Day in the Life”
The Write Sentiment
A few years ago I was doing a poetry performance at a bar on Lark Lane in Liverpool, and a couple came over to chat after my set. The man and woman were probably both post-50, and told me they were just coming up to their first year together. They had both finally found theirContinue reading “The Write Sentiment”
The Story Behind the Song #2 – Daisy Gaia
These days most of us are aware that life on Earth is an interconnected web. The word ‘Gaia’ is familiar to people who care about the planet. It’s a name often used for life on Earth as a whole; not seperate life-forms but a being, perhaps with perhaps with its own consciousness. There is aContinue reading “The Story Behind the Song #2 – Daisy Gaia”
The Story Behind the Song – Love’s on Fire
The story behind this song took place over twenty years ago. It starts off pretty personal but includes something I know will resonate with almost everyone who reads this. So here goes. There was someone who I really fancied, and I wanted to ask her out, but I was nervous as hell. After weeks ofContinue reading “The Story Behind the Song – Love’s on Fire”
Reading Their Faces
I like this picture because it warms my heart. For me, it represents connection, humility, culture, belief and fulfillment. It demonstrates what I was put here to do. My friend introduced me to Lancaster a few years ago, and I have built up a connection to the city, travelling there regularly to take part in,Continue reading “Reading Their Faces”
Outside The Box: 21 Exercises for Reflection, Connection and Kindness.
This is a list of 21 tasks (symbolising the year 2021) that involve connecting with the senses, memory, the present moment, reflecting healthily on the past and looking to the future. You can work your way through them, or try whichever ones appeal to you. 1. Spend five minutes looking at the clouds withoutContinue reading “Outside The Box: 21 Exercises for Reflection, Connection and Kindness.”
New song ‘Covid Blues’
The Way Back From Fear…
Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Like many issues we face these days, Covid seems to have driven people into two camps. On one hand there are those who regard any any public socialising as irresponsible and for whom opening schools could potentially set off a deadly ‘second wave’. For those on the other side, the wholeContinue reading “The Way Back From Fear…”
Love your Local Parks!
I was recently commissioned by the arts organisation Collective Encounters to write a poem celebrating parks and the role they have played during lockdown. I’m lucky to live near Sefton Park in Liverpool and have seen how vital a resource it has been. This poem captures how I feel about parks, the joy of natureContinue reading “Love your Local Parks!”
Tom George 