The strength of the hostage

Posted by Simon Parke, 3 Mar 2015

A hostage counsellor was talking after the release of a victim.

The hostage had endured several mock executions but seemed relatively strong as he reflected on his experiences…

Daffodils, Wordsworth

Posted by Simon Parke, 2 Mar 2015

My poem of the week, the season demands it, is William Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’.

He wrote in the 19th century, and is generally named as one of the ‘Romantics.’

We all have particular relationships with flowers…

Child Of My Womb

Posted by Harry Parke, 1 Mar 2015

Float
In a cool, fresh lake…