Christmas, 1942

It was the thunder that woke her up. She opened her eyes slowly. Then rolled on to her back, and … More

The Summer Set

They all gathered By the beach, in the water On the setting sand For the last Sunday Before school began … More

When I greeted the river This morning, I saw The blackberry bushes Brushed with frost Delicate ice crystals Adorning the … More

Many people have told me how they want to write a book, and what it would be about. They are … More

He was my holiday Set in the summer sun When I didn’t think Of myself, what I’m not What I … More

Life is long, I tell him Without really knowing why He frowns, and I wonder too What I could have … More

The fields fell down into the valley below the sun which soaked into every inch of the slope on which … More

Last night I dreamt I fell through a hole in a cold winter’s night, and found myself walking along a … More

The man in the shirt sleeves And the tailored waistcoat Rounded the street corner Stopped when he saw me A … More

I like to swim Along the rocks Below the cliffs To see The memories Squeezed together In layers of time … More