The gripping saga of a chicken.
The Little Grey Rooster (Part 13)
The Endless Marsh
Within a dark and endless marsh, A thousand knights were damned to march, Knee deep in festering mud, The price for spilling innocent blood. Once an army, now divided, Each for his own glory minded, Broken ranks now strewn apart, And none can see the original path. An armour suit each knight must … Continue reading The Endless Marsh
First Day on the Job
Simon took a deep breath. All the training to prepare him for this moment did nothing to relieve his anxiety. It was his first day working at St. Stephen’s Hospital, and though he knew he’d have to do this at some stage, he hadn’t expected it so soon. He wiped a drop of sweat from … Continue reading First Day on the Job
Book Review: The Communist Manifesto
Whoever said Germans don’t have a sense of humour had obviously never heard of the comedy duo Marx and Engels. The pair’s satirical works may be over a hundred and fifty years old, but their style is a refreshing change from most modern political humour in that it is actually funny. Their most famous piece … Continue reading Book Review: The Communist Manifesto
A Step Outside
I stepped outside. I stepped into another world. My eyes flailed about, grasping for man-made familiarity, but there was not a wall or screen within their reach. Space stretched out in all directions, full of colour and sound. Silhouettes lining the horizon hooked my gaze: trees upon distant hills, standing as ancient monuments unaware of … Continue reading A Step Outside
Ode to a Pastrami Sandwich
Inventive twist on old roast beef, I set you now between my teeth. Sliced thick and pepper crusted, Wholemeal bread with a little mustard. And why not add a slice of cheese? Don’t mind if I do, make it Swiss please. They know their cheese, those Swiss folk, They make it so smooth and holey … Continue reading Ode to a Pastrami Sandwich
The Little Grey Rooster (Part 12)
The gripping saga of a chicken.
