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”
Tag Archives: environment
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.
emotional mismatch
Poets, artisits, musicians, have to make a stand. Art with a purpose is the only way to raise awareness.
Blue-sky thinking always has a cloud
Where would you go on a shopping spree? The word, ‘spree,’ says to me, shopping therapy, buying things you wouldn’t normally, maybe don’t need. So don’t do it! Such purchases become unsatisfying, almost before you have reached home and ignore the plight of people unable to afford essentials. I have just done a shopping spree,Continue reading “Blue-sky thinking always has a cloud”
Fashion
What bores you? Wear clothes – kinda makes sense, but then sensible clothing, which puts high heels and slit jeans in the dustbin. Drive a car – if you have to, then a car commensurate to your needs. A farmer might need an SUV but not normal folks to do the shopping or visit mumContinue reading “Fashion”
Work Life Balance
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Work involves moving a force through a distance. Hard work means moving a large force a long way. So why does concentration exhaust us? The brain is a big user of energy and so depletes or reserves. We feel tired, not fulfilled. We feel fulfilledContinue reading “Work Life Balance”
Finally there
It’s hard work self publishing, but not as hard as finding a publisher for niche work. My slim volume on climate change I have tried to give to various climate groups, they have the advertising platform, so they keep the proceeds. But, those who have read it have been moved to think about things differently.Continue reading “Finally there”
Screaming trees (5)
Drilling down Ever narrower now, energy buildingSluicing water upwards,Roaring over mudflats,Through to Goole,Swamping the Ouse and Trent,Removing ten thousand yearsOf post-glacial civilisation.York and Venice cannot be saved,By Tidal Barriers.Profits rise with the waterUntil drilling down means holding onAgainst the soaring tidesAnd strengthening winds.And as the storms merge,We ask, ‘What now ?’ Part 5 of myContinue reading “Screaming trees (5)”
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