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.

Hallowe’en 2023

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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soul

Posted on January 8, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: soul when I look into your eyesI am absorbed by their beautygreen and darkly sparklingbut I see something elsebeyond the surfaceand I remember why they’re calledthe window to the soul now … Continue reading →

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rose

Posted on December 31, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: rose lightningwhen it strikesusually comes from a dark storm-wracked sky when it hit meit came out of the blueof a Mediterranean morningin springtime that’s when my life changed abruptlyandI became fascinated … Continue reading →

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the little house at christmas

Posted on December 25, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: The little House is quite excitedAs she fondly reminiscesShe asks her friend the little KennelDo you remember what we did last Christmas? We had such fun little Kennel saysSo let’s cook … Continue reading →

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