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Poetry. Bradford. It's dark here yet the sun shines.

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Two magic wands

October 26, 2016 by the optimistic pessimist

Two magic wands And some spun sheep’s clothing Whisper the magic words In over through and off Chanting and ceremony In over through and off Rote ritual memory In over through and off Tick tack tick trickery In over through and off Taut transforming artery In over through and off Bound to my family Locked […]

Posted in Poetry | Tagged family, history, Knitting, memory, ritual | 1 Comment

These hands

October 21, 2013 by the optimistic pessimist

Rode a pony Learnt to write Tried to keep Held books tight Cut and grazed Kneaded dough Tried to play Plant to grow Cat’s cradle’d Pushed ahead Tried to stop Tears shed Struck out Clenched numb Tried to stay Popped bubblegum Learnt to knit Conker split Tried to hide Let go of it.   © […]

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Books, childhood, Conkers, growth, Hands, Knitting, loss, poem, Poetry, Writing | 5 Comments

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