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Continue reading →: Someone broke the husbandSomeone broke the husband, He’s lying on the floor, I thought that he was working fine But now I’m not so sure Someone broke the husband, He doesn’t make a sound, He used to share his thoughts with me, But now they can’t be found Someone broke the husband, That…
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Continue reading →: BaitA short poem from A Mouthful of Space dust by Gavin Turner Available to buy here Bait They squirm in a tight sealed tub, Waters’ edge, Out casts the line to the far side, Awaiting the dipping float and snap back The rod hovers, majestic In judgement We sit in…
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Continue reading →: Meadow clocksBy Gavin Turner First published in 2023 by Boats Against the current magazine Standing, curving backs against the south wind chimes, Once bright, gold leafed faces, Holding by scruffs the fluffy washed hair of old men crutched by limp legged stems, Time, telling with each brush of air As children,…
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Continue reading →: LockLock From The Round Journey A final march down the towpath, Mount the verge with dew lit shoes And lean into the abyss of the lock, The sluice gates are shuttered and the chamber fills once more, With holidays, sleepless pillowy hours of susurration, Wedding vowels, babies and rebirth days,…







