Poetry

Everybody should have their own owl

Everybody should have their own owl, A feathered friend perched on the sill, With eyes like amber lanterns, soft and cool, Watching the world while the night grows still. In British towns

Cove Rangers

Cove Rangers stride along the shore, Where sea‑kissed winds blow through the park, Their stripes of blue and amber roar, A lively spark against the dark. From Balmoral’s humble pitch they climb, With

Wharf

On the wharf where tides sigh low, Old timbers whisper as they go, Barnacled posts stand firm and bare, Guardians of the salty air. Moorings creak in steady rhythm, Ropes like serpents, limp

Your Spatula

Your spatula, a humble hero, A sleek, silver‑tongued companion in the pan, Flipping pancakes with a gentle flick, Turning golden biscuits till they’re golden‑tan. In the sizzle of a Sunday fry‑up, It slides

Mafia

Espresso dark, the morning air lay thick Beyond the narrow alleys of Palermo's heart, Where silk-suited men moved swift and slick, Their laughter sharp as stilettos, playing their part. No flashing neon, just a

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