I dreamt of a path that no longer existsHolding out hope for a future A way in which time can create Moments in the everlasting You were there with me Holding me against your chestProtecting me from the now reality That our time is now...

The Widow At Number 56 – Chapter 4

"As the arranged meeting with Michael draws near. Claire is haunted by serious doubts."

Chapter Four Claire begins the short walk from the horse-drawn carriage to the church.  The frozen breath of the two black stallions hangs thickly in the air as the falling snow catches on the wind and swirls around her.  She wears...

The Widow At Number 56 – Chapter 3

"As Claire’s journey continues. The memories flood back."

Chapter ThreeThe house was quiet.  All the stress and noise of Monday morning’s pantomime was over.  And now I could finally afford myself the luxury of my first hot cup of coffee in the now peacefully empty kitchen.In truth, the...

Time to come clean

"Phil and Nigel compare notes on their respective previous weekend's adventures, and it leads to more"

Remember I told you about my weekend with Rashid? Well, it seems Nigel had a good night out as well at the start of the weekend, so we met up for a drink last night so we could compare notes.It...

As I drift off to sleepWhile the dark orchid falls over the moonKissing me with his petalsIn the shadows of dreams As it's pollen covets my soul  Chilling me beneath my angora Feeling my soul bloomingSearching for the sun With memories deep within the...

Like Autumn LeavesMy tears fall to the stoney ground.Your picture shivers in my hand And I find myself smiling,Awkwardly at first,But seconds later with reverie.My mind floods with memoriesOf times gone by,Of laughter and joy,And of those tender momentsThat remain hidden...