The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 26 days, 14 hours. Get details and Enter.

Recent Comments

Red Brick Keshner on pulse
6 hours ago

Red Brick Keshner on Flyntland
6 hours ago

Red Brick Keshner on pulse
6 hours ago

Yanma Hidayah on Favorite Poet
7 hours ago

TOM MERTON on Bringing smiles home
11 hours ago

Flyntland on MEMORIES OF BOLTON
12 hours ago

Hugh on Machynlleth 1982
12 hours ago

Stephen Gospage on Niagara
15 hours ago

TOM MERTON on The Light Shines On
15 hours ago

TOM MERTON on pulse
15 hours ago

Machynlleth 1982

Bodies are burning their oil lamps brightly

from the windows overlooking the church  

their silhouettes shape-shift on the bedroom walls

as they move from room to room,

neither stand still long enough for you 

to grasp who or what they are,

televisions flicker in accord

as if planned in some way, it’s strangely romantic

as if part of a passion play – and I am the only one h...

Read and leave comments (1)

🌷(4)

SnowfallMemoriesChildhoodWinterHistoryChristmasSchool Holidays

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message