Birds of a Feather
They did not seem upset, that in itself surprised me, when I had walked into the living room and saw them sitting there, I expected a raucous welcome, but they just sat there. I walked across to the glass…
Jakes’ Revenge
There was almost no soil left on earth, the visitors to earth had seen to that. Jem had seen them land, and narrowly escaped their transformation of earth's atmosphere. It was strange the things…
Travelling Madness
Sadness over whelmed him as the news came in. The murderous acts of the cowardly individuals who had murdered so many in Brussels dominated the news. Joe who was rebuilding his camper van ready…
Jack in the Box
I suppose that I should start at the beginning, but the events of late 1915 have dominated my life. I still see his face- that blank mask- so far away- yet sharply focused by the optics of my binoculars. A…
Border Town
Each day the captain was reluctant to approach his window, but he always did and always he opened it wide. He would sit and reflect on all the places that he had been. Then his vision would be drawn across the river to a…
The Latin Scholar
I first met James through his dog Querke. I was out looking for accommodation when I noticed a fine looking husky of a pale rust coloured hue. The husky was surrounded by a gang of young louts, who where tormenting…
Thought for Mothers Day
Metal before medicine, Medals before healing, Money for ammunition, But not for Peace. Guns before help, Tanks before aid, Fighters before spades, But not before Peace. Starvation before food, Anger before love, Terror before calmness, But not before me.