JohnL : Writing

Dorothy Eleanor Nickson

Dorothy Eleanor Nickson

A Poem by JohnL


It was Spring. You have seen the daffodils And wondered about the hyacinths. Pansies are out, and daisies Before your window, And the..
Attack

Attack

A Story by JohnL


I apologise for the brutality of this piece.It is not something I enjoyed writing, but something I do know a little about as I have trained in demolit..
Superstore

Superstore

A Story by JohnL


This is the first poem I ever wrote. Not to be judged - I know the fauts and the plethora of 'ands' is to emphasise rhythm.
Homeless Boys: India

Homeless Boys: India

A Poem by JohnL


They sit by a fire Today they have been lucky Today’s streets, rich in wood and cow dung; Flies don’t like fire and they have eaten...
Two Men's Views of the Alhambra

Two Men\'s Views of the Alhambra

A Story by JohnL


One man's meat is another man's poison. OK, Let's get the poison over and then enjoy the fillet steak.
WINTER JOYS (But not for ducks)

WINTER JOYS (But not for ducks)

A Poem by JohnL


For Sal's Minute Poem Contest
Welcome Spring

Welcome Spring

A Poem by JohnL


I have taken the sample option rather than the schematic as they don't quite equate. This is for Poetic Piers' Curtal Sonnet Contest
The Harpstrings of Dee

The Harpstrings of Dee

A Poem by JohnL


The Harpstrings of Dee Here beside the Dee, separating Welsh hills and Wirral countryside See the sparkle of air-frost spangle sparse-clad winte..
Un tres beau fromage est Brie

Un tres beau fromage est Brie

A Poem by JohnL


Cheesed Off With Love James, I’d like you to see That I too like Brie, and I think you’ll agree That she’s right to choose me; ..
Things Better Left Unsaid!

Things Better Left Unsaid!

A Poem by JohnL


Things Better Left Unsaid! I know myself; I say: “Let’s keep it That way.” John Berry, 9 December 2008 For Poetry W..