Author Archives: ceayr

back to Glasgow

Posted on May 15, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: back to Glasgow as I walk the beachesof the Côte d’Azuror swim in the warmthof the Mediterraneanmy favourite of all seasmy thoughts still sometimessurprise me by driftingback to Glasgow I write … Continue reading →

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Boiling a Frog – Six Sentence Story

Posted on May 11, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – CONFETTI Click here to hear the author read his words: Boiling a Frog Walking on the beach … Continue reading →

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shadow in the mirror

Posted on May 8, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: shadow in the mirror I glimpse the shadow in the mirroras soft and dark as midnight airmy eyes are slow to see the outlineof the space where once you were you … Continue reading →

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Bannockburn – Six Sentence Story

Posted on May 3, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – CONTROL Click here to hear the author read his words: Bannockburn Although this isn’t my first trip in … Continue reading →

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leaving

Posted on May 2, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: leaving it’s still numpty o’clockas the plane clambers awkwardlyout of Edinburghthe sun creeps from the Forthwhere the river meets the North Seashowing the three great bridgesin silhouette I smileknowing that this … Continue reading →

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Murder Children – Six Sentence Story

Posted on April 27, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – TERM Click here to hear the author read his words:   Murder Children Now I understand why people murder children, … Continue reading →

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the last time

Posted on April 24, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: the last time I didn’t knowit was the last timeI’d ever hold your handorI’d have clasped it longerand more consciouslyand treasured every touch I didn’t knowit was the last timeI’d ever … Continue reading →

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I Hear – Six Sentence Story

Posted on April 19, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – TREE Click here to hear the author read his words: I hear I hear them clamber over my … Continue reading →

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if I could

Posted on April 17, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: if I could if I could live my lifeagainthere are so many thingsI’d try to dodifferently like spend less timechasing rainbowsand morejust holding you like stopsearching vast Highland meadowsfor a unicorn … Continue reading →

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Passport – Six Sentence Story

Posted on April 12, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – BOARD Click here to hear the author read his words: PassportI am unperturbed by the slow pace of … Continue reading →

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