As long as people have been around, there have been bullies, and their victims. We like to think that we are becoming more civilized, but some things never seem to change, in spite of laws and rules of conduct. I believe that there are certain aspects of human behaviour that are so deeply ingrained that…
The accident
The wheels of the bus spin round and round And the people on the bus hang upside down And the smoke from the bus floats through the air And the blood from the bus pools under there And the people from the papers go ‘click click click’ With a glee for the headlines which is…
Encounters with Ursula Le Guin
This week the author Ursula Le Guin passed away at the age of 88. As one of my favourite authors from a very young age, I wanted to write a tribute to her work, and how it has impacted me over the years. Unlike many fans, my first encounter was not with the Earthsea trilogy,…
Metamorphosis
Now we are drudging caterpillars But then we will shed the dried cocoons of our bodies Spread multi coloured wings And embrace the light Dancing before the face of God His eternal worship The beats of our wings Blow soft breeze to our loved ones Who wait to join us in the dance Reminding them…
Film Review “Chronicle” (2012)
(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706593/) Three teenage boys come across an alien artefact and gain mysterious powers. Sounds like a million superhero movies we’ve seen, right? Not this time. “Chronicle” is a clever look at what might actually happen if something like that occurred. Do our heroes turn into heroes? Do they turn into villains? Well, initially at least,…
A parliamentary plea
We can’t afford it, the government cries We can’t let the poor eat Because then we’d miss out on the next gala brunch Offering all that is tasty and sweet We can’t tax big business, The poor things must keep what they’ve got Everyone knows that taxing should only Be paid by those who…
Why do people gossip?
Gossip is a bad word. We shake our heads and do not approve. So why do we do it? There are a lot of reasons given for gossip. In some contexts, gossip can be seen as positive. In the work place it can keep lines of communication open, foster a sense of community, and helps…
Endless worship
Sing and dance and make a joyful noise Or bow in silence, praising Him with love Pour out your heart with words of adoration Give worship to the One who reigns above With every step through every day before Him Give thanks for all the gifts He has endowed With every breath and every…
Review “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” by Robert Heinlein.
This book is considered as one of the classics of science fiction. I enjoyed it immensely. There are two stories going on in this book – one is a revolution, as the people in the moon colony, most of whom were sent as convicts, have decided they have had enough and wish to gain independence.…
The politician
You’ve swapped your heart for a lump of coal A suitable upgrade No plastic smile for you, only solid gold will do Suit of the finest lies Hand-sewn by the undeserving poor Shoes of pure broken promises Buffed up shiny And pockets full of graft But the hangman’s tie around your neck Foreshadows your fate…
Eclectic Assemblage 