There were crimson roses on the bench; they looked like splashes of blood. The judge was an old man; so old, he seemed to have outlived time and change… Read More »GCSE English Creative Writing Task(Strong Poison by Sayers) : Generate Tension through a Dramatic Opening.
I love writing six word tales. They have a intimate compression that ‘leaks’ drama and mystery, adding resonance to a simple idea so that the idea becomes wider and suggestive.… Read More »GCSE/GCE/Creative Writing Bolton and Manchester: Reflections on a Wolf sequence.
Your vowels – lava soul food always
Even the bluebells held their breath
there…. tenderly uncovered angel wings breathing….
rotten leaves, rusty pipes, bandaged ghosts!
Countess, your mouth, always my hunger…
Lonely insomniac, seeks lively, versatile companion!
Aged bankrupt wltm respectful widow – soon
Spirited beauty seeks wealthy, solemn enigma!
Gentleman with high hopes seeks star! Hurt lady seeks susceptible listener’s heart!
Ambitious Scottish Soldier wltm Killer Queen!
Toyboy seeks bellringer. Big ears optional.
Secretive ‘editor’ seeks non-scene ex-soldier…
fountain laughter showers, smiling toes kiss
Your artic pelt My Bethlehem star
You – slender Merlin with a mission!
vowel shapes, teasing consonants, miraculous connection
Your Sea horse kissed away darkness
Shark-toothed morning unpicks sediment sleep
…coil in her head called potential
suddenly there when you speak lower
More her than this transient flesh.
your conjurer’s fingers spelling lost traces… Your conjurer’s fingers tracing lost spells…
Christopher Robin: printless feet, no bears.
a gaze raw enough to burn
only you and my undivided attention
our lost places uncover souls’ propinquity
their ridged darkness promised blood – passion…
stand grey heartedly alone to dare
