Zugzwang : Writing

Starlight

Starlight

A Poem by Zugzwang


An ecstacy of despair. I feel quite cheerful having written it. Catharsis, anyone?
Punishment

Punishment

A Poem by Zugzwang


You might not like this one, I'm going deep.
The Brittle Ones

The Brittle Ones

A Poem by Zugzwang


A self righteous diatribe directed at those I consider to be willfully ignorant. But aren't I being the same?
Enoggera

Enoggera

A Poem by Zugzwang


Inspired by a trail run.
A Sonnet for Suicide.

A Sonnet for Suicide.

A Poem by Zugzwang


Just trying to capture an intense experience in verse.
Note to Self

Note to Self

A Poem by Zugzwang


It's about long distance running!
Treading Water

Treading Water

A Poem by Zugzwang


My small craft had capsized In tumultuous seas: I saw her, tossed on furious grey mountains of waves, a plaything for elemental f..
Cockatoo

Cockatoo

A Poem by Zugzwang


I saw a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo On the trail today. Just hanging out, like some gutter punk with a bright yellow Mohawk. When I g..
Mother

Mother

A Poem by Zugzwang


When I got the call Saying you were being choppered in To the Big Hospital, I have to say I was a bit peeved As I was just settl..
This Day

This Day

A Poem by Zugzwang


this day is dying I wonder where it will go when it departs