We Can Change Your Life

​I got an email the other day. ​”Listen man, we can help.We can change your life. ​You need to:Curate.Curate.Curate. ​I read on. Remember: Stay on brand.Run your pictures by us.Try to write something cheery. We’ve got some new friends for you.New haunts.New life. ​And while you are at it, you could smarten up: New haircut.NewContinue reading “We Can Change Your Life”

Best Days

This is part one of my story ‘Best Days’ Blue sky high above as the last shadows of night fade away.The first warm rays of the sun. Two birds in a dance of life.Together. One moves in front, then the other.Sweeping low down over the shared garden behind the flats,past last night’s BBQ and wineContinue reading “Best Days”

Rock and Roll

Part 2 of Rock and Roll is Dead Frankie leaned into the table as Deak said, ‘Rock and Roll is dead.’ “No, it’s not.” “Aye, it is, Frankie.” Deak took a swig of his beer as he watched the barmaid walk by.“Look at the charts. It’s all pop princesses and dance hits.” Frankie snorted. “That’sContinue reading “Rock and Roll”

Persevere

Alarm kills the silence,Before the sunrise —I will persevere. Cup filled with coffee,Putting my boots on —I will persevere. Bus stop in the rain,To work for the day —I will persevere. Got a roof overhead,Thinking about the rent —I will persevere. Counting up my coins,Got to eat, got to live —I will persevere. My notebook,Continue reading “Persevere”