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Bombardment Four days the earth was rent and torn By bursting steel. The houses fell about us; Three nights we dared not sleep, Sweating, and listening for the imminent crash Which meant our death.   The fourth night every man, … Continue reading →

Silver    Walter de la Mare Slowly, silently, now the moon Walks the night in her silver shoon; This way, and that, she peers, and sees Silver fruit upon silver trees; One by one the casements catch Her beams beneath … Continue reading →

Sickle Selene, Silver segment, Shyly shivering, Scudding silent through the dark clouds.   Glorious Goddess, Golden Selene, Globe-like galleon Guiding me gladly home. Pat Mc William

For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the greatNo. It’s clear at once who has the Yes ready within him; and saying it, he goes from honour to honour, strong in his … Continue reading →