Everything is not as it seems
The New Zealand flag was flying proudly over the Beehive this afternoon. Blues skies. Life is good. No poverty, no depression, the economy is on the up-and-up. Land …
The New Zealand flag was flying proudly over the Beehive this afternoon. Blues skies. Life is good. No poverty, no depression, the economy is on the up-and-up. Land …
Back in December, we were lucky enough to be able to witness Leonard Cohen in concert. I think we were amongst the youngest people in …
Locked Disrespected Empty and alone Neglected. Once a thriving hub A destination. Now no more. Instead A place to walk by and ignore. Drawing me closer An exchange begins that I can’t ignore. I see something different Something …
The wind is back. Relentlessly blowing Messing with my head. I feel scrambled and confused. Unsettled. Howling Hurling Whirling Whoosing. Relentless. Finding all the gaps Rattling windows, doors and anything that’s not tied down. The incessant noise. It …
My office overlooks our city’s Civic Square. It is the most spectacular view. Every day as I look out any of the numerous windows that …
It’s true you can’t live here by chance, you have to do and be, not simply watch or even describe. This is the city …
With what kind of voice would the spider cry in the autumn wind? — Basho For the moment, not even a breeze – while …
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch …
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright, In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies Burnt the fire in …
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