James Crouch : Writing

Captain’s Hymn

Captain’s Hymn

A Poem by James Crouch


The siren asked if I knew the way I do She led me down into the cave I followed I watched the burning ships go past the cove I knew ..
The Run

The Run

A Story by James Crouch


The road was abandoned, littered with rusted, old cars. Long vines and grass had crept back over the years, engulfing the highway. The breeze howled t..
For you, Brother

For you, Brother

A Poem by James Crouch


The soldier born, amongst the arrowsA quiver of sunshine that shakes the sorrowFibre strong, with a lion's maneThat sends oceans forth into the grainT..
The Scarlet Wars

The Scarlet Wars

A Story by James Crouch


The crowd swayed as one in the square. High up, a bell tower cast a large shadow across their heads. Birds circled in the sky above, the sun shone dow..
If A Robot Could Smile

If A Robot Could Smile

A Story by James Crouch


The silent, sentient cyborg moved its limbs slowly. It stared at itself inquisitively in the mirror, its eyes shifting, retinas expanding. The sound..
Precious Few

Precious Few

A Poem by James Crouch


A little white sail, upon the edge of the day The water is calm, it flows gently away A wash of perfume, makes the air so sweet The sound of the pe..
Lover's Sands

Lover's Sands

A Poem by James Crouch


The salted sands glide, in the tide As the golden glow washes away The sparkling seas that have travelled far Leaving only shells to stay ..
Undying Lands

Undying Lands

A Poem by James Crouch


I am the king of the undying lands A throne of thorns made by idle hands Those that have reigned know I be true For the valley is washed an..
The Everyday Man

The Everyday Man

A Story by James Crouch


The bustle on the train station discomforted him. Busy, stressed people. Their clopping shoes, creaking leather bags. They were deafening. At one poin..
The Trial of Arthur Forsyth

The Trial of Arthur Forsyth

A Story by James Crouch


The wind whispered through the trees, caressing the grass and soothing the grain. White fence posts lined the fields, from which the low sounds of tal..