Category Archives: Poetry

I write stories, and sometimes a story emerges as a poem.
I’m not sure what the difference is, although occasionally poems contain rhymes.

Robert Burns

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ceayr

January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert Burns. So today I pay tribute with some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed that all men were created equal: Then let us pray that come it may,(As … Continue reading →

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She

Posted on November 5, 2025 by ceayr

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, which suggested Autumn, a beautiful time when things die, I wrote this.Click here to hear the poet read his words she she iswarmthin the wintersunshinein the darka birdthat singsbutterfly wings she isgentle breezesendingtransparentautumn … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en 2025

Posted on October 31, 2025 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en 2025

Posted on October 31, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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scents

Posted on July 4, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: scents she is differentin some undefinable way when she shakes her headin joyful laughterthere comesfrom her hairthe scent of the breezein soft springtime showerswith perhaps a hint of daisies when she … Continue reading →

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first date

Posted on February 25, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: first date my first sight of youtells me it’s truenothing my friends told mewas an exaggerationyou are stunningly beautifulyour eyes sparkle with light and lifeyour smile brightens the world for everyone … Continue reading →

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woman

Posted on February 19, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: woman woman is smallman is bigwoman is quiet(brings peace)man is loudwoman is rain(brings life)man is hailstone I am thundershe is cloudI am watershe is airI am treeshe is flowerI am elephantshe … Continue reading →

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natural empathy

Posted on February 8, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Nature”. Click here to hear the author read his words: natural empathy the day gives up her brightnessthe sleepy sun smiles behind the hillthe tree … Continue reading →

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day and night

Posted on February 5, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: day and night during the dayI live life with a smileenjoying the warmthof the Mediterranean suncontent with who I amwho I have becomeor perhapswho I have createdbut in any caseat peace … Continue reading →

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blush

Posted on January 14, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: blush you are genteelunfailingly politeand I am neither you always blushedso easily and so prettilyat the slightest provocationand I was always one to provoke your cheeks glowed so brightlyand the colour … Continue reading →

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