Mindfulness is the new buzzword, but have we got it wrong? Many followers use meditation to clear the brain of rubbish, but the 17 syllables of a Haiku in 3 lines, is the perfect way to investigate one’s feeling and thoughts. Take a photo and add a Haiku. It’s more fun than meditation and you have something to show for the effort.
You don’t have to show it to anyone. You might fear others won’t get it.
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How to unwind
The piece explores the intricate relationship between love, fate, and existence, using metaphors of water, threading, and cultural narratives. It highlights how individuals grapple with tensions in life and love, referencing myths like Alexander’s Gordian knot to illustrate unconventional resolutions. Ultimately, it reflects on the perpetual cycles of creation and dissolution in human experience.
Fear and Fiction: Britain 5 Years After The Coup
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 the…
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 the…
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.
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