“Take note of the things the Scribe is writing, and then it will make more substance,” explained Hanny. “You want me to make note of the notes produced by the Scribe?” asked Ksteve. “I suppose that is what I am inferring,” smiled Hanny. “Take notes of notes!” laughed Ksteve. “It would make a lovely song,”Continue reading “Another extract!!!”
Category Archives: Poetry
Some things never change
I came across this old ballad from the 17th Century, as part of the research in my current work. Nothing really changes… “O see ye not yon narrow road So thick beset with thorns and briars? That is the path of righteousness, Though after it but few enquires. ‘And see ye not thatContinue reading “Some things never change”
Envy
My latest thoughts…. Envy I envy the man who sits deadpan, and tells his wife, That the foul cheese flan Tastes really nice. And I envy the guy who can sit by, And look at the beam Of the girl of his dream And says she looks nice. I so envy the chap who hasContinue reading “Envy”
Publishing Poetry
Hey I write tons of the stuff. Usually as a result of something weird happening in my life, or when something makes me laugh or when Bacchus gets me. I just found a great article and I feel I have to share it. Go there and enjoy it – and maybe make some cash!!!
Someone
Well I am starting the weekend waiting for the results of a Covid test. I am sitting alone in my apartment in Baku and this song came to mind… Someone. Someone, I’m searching for someoneWho’ll be true, who’ll change my life of blueInto a dream of golden rainbows, where are you? It seems I’ve beenContinue reading “Someone”
Creativity
10 Ways to Develop Creativity – 5 more
Creativity is something we all use in some form, but many believe they aren’t creative. But the creative mind can be developed. The best way to do that is through practice. The more you do the things, regularly, that flex your creative muscle, the more you will develop a natural ability to be creative. DevelopingContinue reading “10 Ways to Develop Creativity – 5 more”
10 Ways to Develop Creativity – first 5
I love creative writing. I have tons of short stories, poems and book outlines. I’m working hard to get them published!!! Here are some ideas I came across on creativity – It could be Writing Painting Drawing Playing music Singing Pottery Gardening Acting Model Railways Daydreaming Woodworking Plastics Collecting Photography The list goes on. AreContinue reading “10 Ways to Develop Creativity – first 5”
Relationships
I have been married twice and known many beautiful women. For most of the last decade I have been happy to live alone. Selfish? Yet recently I met someone. And things feel like they are changing. The way my thoughts have gone bring me back to a song from Jethro Tull. I must have boughtContinue reading “Relationships”
Common Roadblocks to Getting into Creative Flow
You know the feeling. There’s a deadline looming, and your mind has gone completely blank. Nothing, nada. It’s like your brain has frozen. Luckily the latest research shows us the most common roadblocks to creativity, and how to move past them and get on with the job. Fear of failure Most people are afraid ofContinue reading “Common Roadblocks to Getting into Creative Flow”