A poem about loss by Gavin Turner
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A Rebel’s prayer
Short poem for Star Wars day from my forthcoming poetry collection by Gavin Turner
In the dark with Gavin Turner
Hi All, Welcome to the second of my newsletters about the stuff I’m writing and reading at the moment. I will be trying to get these out on a fairly regular basis, but only when I have something to share with you all. As you know the fickle nature of the publishing industry means that,Continue reading “In the dark with Gavin Turner”
Haiku 111
Calling this number May be your only option It’s time for action
A year in reflection
As we approach the end of 2022 there is an opportunity to reflect on the last year in terms of writing progress. I didn’t set out to be the next Stephen King or JK Rowling. My aims have been much more modest than that. But I also did not impose any limitations on how IContinue reading “A year in reflection”
Interviews with the dead
I awoke early this morning knowing I had to interview some people today for the new post. I don’t think any of them had actually realised they were dead yet. It is notoriously tricky coming to terms with being a living, breathing entity. I don’t have to tell you all that, after all you areContinue reading “Interviews with the dead”
Haiku 101
Take the stuff you hate Lock it away for ever Move forward in love
Haiku 100
A centenary Does one proceed or cease This haiku story
Better the devil you know
The diary of Phelan Tweed, HR Manager in Hell Mr B can be a hard taskmaster. Today he advised me that last night two of the horsemen of the apocalypse had lost their steeds on a drunken work night out in Blackpool, Hell on earth you might say. He was in a right mood. YouContinue reading “Better the devil you know”
Morning post
The willow trees shiver, Naked before the morning shower Sky wears a grey suit On its lonely commute, Thoughts are dark clouds, frowning Weighing heavy