H.A. Callum's Blog, page 4

Sideways

I wrote this poem sideways because I Couldn’t see straight enough To know the lines on the page And if they were running North, south, east or west; They turned out to be mere guide-ons Along this journey in a world Structured by contradiction Escape recognized as Dereliction; Or maybe I could rhyme And lay […]

red and white

I can still smell the red and white they linger in the air staining the hand while its accomplice on my palate lingers.   I choke back the cough- push down the bile- it’s all I can do- minus virtue.   A boy among men five years old a father’s gift on his day, to me- […]

Descent

We spiraled down the thousand stairs to the river shore. Our arms floated alongside, separated from our bodies by the currents of air rising from the warm waters below. The air was heavy. It gave lift to our arms but slowed our descent, keeping our feet from escaping us. Not too fast. We were certain […]

Reminiscing of Hardy Country

There is nothing quite like bringing a story to life by walking in the footsteps of its characters, taking in the sights that they too would recognize. I had the fortunate opportunity to do just that not too long ago, touring Hardy Country, the area surrounding Dorchester that English author Thomas Hardy called home. Better […]

Alder Mystery

With roots entwined in the musty Earth a being is brought forth Breeding the emotions of humanity Bleeding when cut as we Impervious to the floods but let to Rot when exposed to elemental Furies burdening existence upon the Landscape that can be raiment and shelter Nourishing our physical needs while giving Homage to the […]