Rain like bullets White pellets longSlicing sideways Billions of light sticksPlummeting from the sky Cymbals and drumsPommeling above the cloudsThunderous. Relentless.So help us God! You promised no more floodsYet this seems unstoppableRain like bulletsWorse than hail Keeps my son and me inHe's cowering in fear (as am I!)Who will end this torrent?Of sky that's fallin' … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #274
What a difference a year makes to International Men's Day (IMD)! For those not in the know (and I'm guessing that's most of us!), there really is such a thing as an annual IMD, and it's happening in two days' time on Nov 19. A year ago, I wrote about IMD. At that time, I … Continue reading IMD 2021 — Towards better gender relationships
I confess that sometimes I just don't understand this world we live in. We clap and cheer technological innovations every year. Yet centuries have passed but no "innovation" seems to have been made in the area of overthrowing bigotry, racism, and xenophobia! C'mon World! What gives?!! Just look at the endless examples in these recent … Continue reading Covid-19 shows we should eliminate xenophobia, not innovate more tech toys
