My latest flash fiction at Spillwords.com I’m horrified. I’m not the only one. We have to be scared for the first time in decades. Step out of line and they will try and finish you. They are after Letitia James, for doing her job by holding the President to account. And she is just theContinue reading “Fear and Fiction: Britain 5 Years After The Coup”
Author Archives: Clive La Pensée
Navigating Criticism: My Poem Experience
I tested a new poem at the local literature group and the chair was scathing. He’s a mate so I let it go. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the rules expect polite criticism. I worked on it and submitted it to spillwords.com to test it further. Today, 3.30 ET or 7.30 in theContinue reading “Navigating Criticism: My Poem Experience”
Art and global warming
The piece explores the multifaceted symbolism of rain, linking natural phenomena to themes of life, death, and social commentary. It reflects on how rain influences art, literature, and personal experiences while addressing broader concerns like environmental change and capitalism. The narrative fuses cultural references, depicting rain as both a destructive and artistic force.
Science looks backwards to go forwards
Where are the missing kWh?They are at workSupplying the hidden heatTo our glaciersA melt at a time.And when the ice is doneAnd fresh water fills the seas,Flipping densitiesAnd halting the warming currents,Then we will careWhere the heat was hiding.Hiding the heat is in ‘I heard the river laugh’ Historians and philosophers are helping scientists comeContinue reading “Science looks backwards to go forwards”
Books available by Clive
A quick publication list. One forgets how many, over the years.
Santa has had enough.
emotional mismatch
Poets, artisits, musicians, have to make a stand. Art with a purpose is the only way to raise awareness.
When every day is a holiday.
How do you celebrate holidays? It is tough when every day is a holiday. How do I remember how lucky I am and not take my good fortune for granted. After all, “familiarity breeds contempt”, is the wise saying. I start every day by asking, what needs to be done, not just for me, butContinue reading “When every day is a holiday.”
Storms sweep the world
It has been a terrible month, worldwide. Homes have been sewpt away or damaged beyond repair. Take a look at the future.
Learning
Describe one habit that brings you joy. During covid I began polishing my French, which was my favourite subject 60 years ago, at school. Progress was disappointing and after 2 online courses that were OK, I discovered a new, artificial intelligence generated course, straight out of California. Firstly, I’m thrilled about the smart men andContinue reading “Learning”
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