Published in Paper Poetry·PinnedResurrected PerformanceLife in Death part two — A plea for help through laughter struggling for air in a sweltering venue. The cruel day’s heat in its build up, brutal, punishing those who dare to venture to a resurrection of energetic performance only this sorcerer can provide. A few bites of fruit, a blast of canned oxygen see…Poetry2 min read
Published in Self-Crafted·PinnedThe Coin Between UsProduct Placement It’s a rare occasion, one engaged in out of due respect, to put money on the wealthy church plate. Born out of childhood influence, born out of control important to you. The trouble is, that coin placed on my lap as you would a six year old child, does not…Poetry1 min read
Published in Literary Impulse·PinnedDiego Garcia a Jaded Jewel in the CrownA Very British Crime Story — Indigenous islanders of no significance, the crowns’ jaded jewel; British subjects displaced for an American army base in the Indian Ocean. Plans hatched, shrouded in secrecy during the ’50s to avoid United Nations laws, British government lies claimed the islands have, “no permanent population”. The American government generously wish only…Prose Poetry2 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·PinnedLife in DeathRevisiting the Stage — Your best ran time followed a successful tour. A fine evening with those at your local, an excellent day one might say; until the high came crashing down. Bipolar amplifies raw emotions, now out of control. Family estranged, can’t turn to once close friends, who are your true friends these days? Fame and fortune bring a wealth…Poetry2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedIllumination-Curated BioJames G. Brennan — Born in West Bromwich in the West Midlands to Irish parents, both from big Irish families seen me grow up in a very Irish environment. Tis where I get my second-generation Irish cheekiness and humour from. Times were very hard for both parents having to move to England to find…Bio3 min read
Published in Woodworkers of the World Unite!!!·Aug 30Birth of a UniverseA long time ago in a Universe Far, Far Away… — Episode I Escaping Phantom Dark Energy’s Menace A highly developed sentient being begins their rebellion, leaving behind a cold universe of menacing phantom dark energy bringing about ultimate destructive chaos searching to destroy whatever dissident opposing life is left. With the aid of a rebellious black hole, creating a big…Space4 min read
Published in Woodworkers of the World Unite!!!·Aug 26, 2021Dark Energy a PredictionFree Verse the final frontier? — Episode V Dark Energy Strikes Back Events move on after the rise and demise of gargantuan black holes, their mortality realised after trillions of years, just as we do ours, evaporating into the vastness of space their final swan songs displayed for any gods left to bow in admiration in this ever-expanding universe gathering speed. Only…Poetry2 min read
Published in Literary Impulse·Aug 14, 202171 Soi Sai NamGuest editorial — don’t be afraid it’s not really five mins, it’s 2 1/2 — 71. Soi Sai Nam. Worakarn sat on a bench at the north end of the soi, (lane) where she once lived with her family. Like her two brothers, she left to start her own life leaving their parents still living at №71/5 Soi, Sai Nam (lane big tree). …Literary Impulse6 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·Aug 11, 2021Rosette NebulaIn honour of Paper Poetry’s first year — Swallowing gases birthing stars this gargantuan mouth is open for business, chewing elements in what looks like an awful mess within exploding dust clouds raising temperatures way beyond the chill it burns. High energy UV radiation photons prizing electrons from hydrogen reconnecting once ionized showing off its new wavelength colours nurturing its stellar…Poetry2 min read
Published in Literary Impulse·Aug 5, 2021Irelands LegendsCethramtu rannaigechta moire — Irish poetry form — King Lú, Queen Medb, warrior Cú Chulainn. Ireland’s myths Kings and queens Warriors Celtic dreams God king Lugh Oaths truth law Saves Danan Kills Balor Queen Maeve strength Connaught reins Cooley bull Was her bain Ulster’s hound Cu Chulainn Champion All foe’s slain James G Brennan 2021 Dedicated to: Sylvia Wohlfarth, Orla Kenny, kurt gasbarra, Eli Snow…Poetry2 min read
