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May 26, 2015
A 5 Star Review of “Dalliance”
Thank you to the person who reviewed my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose” and awarded it 5 stars. For the review please visit, (http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2CJJJ7WAL4J8M/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00QQVJC7E).
Kevin
A Girl Singing
A young woman sings quietly.
What has been done can not be undone, yet her song continues, words floating on the crisp morning air.
Barely out of girlhood, she sings the song of a man who beats women, her mind filled with dreams of street gangs, “power flows from the barrel of a gun”.
What has been done can not be undone.
Just a girl, late teens, heading somewhere, singing.
May 25, 2015
Interesting Facts about the Sonnet
I didn’t know that the origins of the sonnet lie in Italy.
Originally posted on Interesting Literature:
A short history of the sonnet form, with some fun facts about its development
Writing an introduction to the sonnet throws out a number of questions, so in this post we will ask what might be considered the essential questions about the sonnet form, and provide some answers. Who invented the sonnet? What form does the sonnet take? These sorts of questions. They actua...
May 24, 2015
Guest Post Kevin Morris Author of “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”
Many thanks to Sherry Carol for hosting me on her blog. Kevin
Originally posted on It's a bird! It's a plane! No, It's the Shiny Happy Sherry Fairy!:
I developed my love of literature as a small boy. I’ve happy memories of sitting on my grandfather’s knee as he regailed me with Enid Blyton’s “The Famous Five” and “Grimm’s Fairy Tales”. Being blind it was a real treat to have print books read aloud as I was unable to read the printed word. Later I learned to read braille...
Please Do Not Distract
While out for a walk with my guide dog, Trigger earlier today a lady began to stroke him while he was guiding me past a car which was, rather inconveniently parked on the pavement. I smiled and said,
“I don’t mind you stroking my dog, but please don’t do so while he is working as it could put both me and my dog in danger”.
The lady apologised and I continued on my way.
Unfortunately the above incident is far from being an isolated occurance. I have experienced people attempting to pet Trigger...
A Review Of “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”
I was delighted to receive the following 5 star review of my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”:
“I have read this collection through twice. I admire those who can generate power through brevity to create a visceral reaction with their words. This is
a prime example. Well worth the read”.
Many thanks to the reviewer for their review of “Dalliance”. For the review please visit, (http://www.amazon.com/review/ROLK123LJN8N7/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00QQVJC7E).
The Author/Editor Dynamic
Several days ago, while travelling by train I fell into conversation with a lady. Our interaction began by her admiring my guide dog, Trigger and proceeded on to a discussion of our respective occupations. It transpired that my companion was an editor for a small publisher. She mentioned how some authors could be “difficult” at which point I felt it only fair to reveal that in addition to my day job (the one which keeps me in Bentleys and fine cigars) I am, in addition a writer. Being blind I...
May 22, 2015
Afterwards
Afterwards, your back turned,
Me spurned.
Your breathing soft,
Me forgot.
Delight is past.
The hours stretch dark and vast.
I pray for the morning to come at last.
May 21, 2015
A 5 Star Review Of My Book “Dalliance; A Collection Of Poetry And Prose”
On checking my Amazon author page today, I was delighted to see that my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose has received the following 5 star review:
“The book contains an interesting collection of poems, short stories and one essay and I found Dalliance a very pleasant surprise. It’s a sometimes entertaining,
sometimes thoughtful, at other moments heartfelt, but never boring read.
The short pieces touch familiar subjects like love or the seasons and others are also quite unus...
May 20, 2015
In Time Of Pestilence By Thomas Nashe
Nothing in particular prompted me to reproduce Thomas Nashe’s poem “In Time Of Pestilence” other than it being one of my favourites, together with memories of sitting contentedly, In the school library leafing through anthologies.
In Time Of Pestilence By Thomas Nashe
Adieu, farewell, earth’s bliss;
This world uncertain is;
Fond are life’s lustful joys;
Death proves them all but toys;
None from his darts can fly;
I am sick, I must die.
Lord, have mercy on us!
Rich men, trust not in wealth,...
