Tag Archives: poetry

Like a spear that roars for blood

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Sue Vincent

And Greidyawl-the-Wise came into the clearing where sat Gwythyr surrounded by all the birds and animals, and he took from Gwythyr’s grasp the harp of Tertiu-the-Melodious. “Like a spear that roars for blood,” sang Greidyawl-the-Wise, “Or the flower whose face … Continue reading →

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Mayhem and black coffee

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Sue Vincent

It’s just at the moment when everything’s manic, The clock’s ticking fast and you’re starting to panic, Repeating your lines while the iron is steaming And even for god’s sake, when sleeping and dreaming… That things unexpected will creep up … Continue reading →

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Giants Dance…

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Giants Dance: Rhyme and Reason A new book from Stuart France and Sue Vincent “…The boy speaks softly to the tree, caressing the ancient yew with the hands of a lover, seeking acquiescence and blessing. His frame is slight yet … Continue reading →

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Hair of the dog

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I’ve washed the walls, and mopped the soggy puddle off the floor And cleaned the bathtub and the sink and six foot up the door… We had a bath, the dog and I, before we went to sleep Not both … Continue reading →

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Hearts and flowers

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I could send a Valentine greeting, but you know, that is not on the cards I will just have to leave hearts and flowers to all the romantics and bards. There will not be a candlelit supper, nor bottles of … Continue reading →

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Crucible of the Sun

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“If a worthy lord you wish to be, then tho’ you be young, do not deride the elderly; nor the poor tho’ you be wealthy nor the lame tho’ you be swift nor the dull tho’ you be clever nor … Continue reading →

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Crucible of the Sun, a new book by Stuart France

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Big Chief Hawthorn, for it was he to whom Gwythyr had been speaking, laughed aloud once more, “The boar to whom you gave such fervent pursuit, was none other than my noble son, Eanna-of-the-Harps, and ‘tis the luck on you … Continue reading →

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Red for danger

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Sue Vincent

A bit disappointing I said to the glass, It’s not really orange, it almost has class… It’s still bright and vivid, I have to concede, But a rather more virulent shade’s what I need. You’ve guessed it, I’ve been at … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I’m up to my eyeballs in jelly and cream But please don’t be fooled, Things are not what they seem… The tree may be sparkly And girdled with light I’m not in the mood For this festive delight! The turkey, … Continue reading →

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The reluctant shopper

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I don’t want to go to Tesco when it’s full of Christmas shoppers With their trollies full of goodies and the manic bargain hoppers, ‘Cause I only want the dog food and a meal or two for me… Not a … Continue reading →

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