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Royal Berkshire Poetry Competition

Every poet is invited to submit one entry, it can use any poetic form, but must be previously unpublished, the poet’s own work and less than 40 lines.
The judges are looking for distinct poetic voices that display originality, craftsmanship and memorability

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War Story

The white crosses needed constant painting. It was a usual rainy Autumn, and the fat, heavy drops would cause mud to spatter. Damp seeped into the hut, and I found myself dreading the cold nights and the slow days. I think it was November when I came to the conclusion that something had to be done.

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The Law and Lawyers – Robot Wars for pedants

It is my impression that making a career out of the intricacies of the law has less to do with wisdom and compassion and more to do with having a somewhat legalistic mindset. And it is my impression that to work in litigation in particular you have to be up for something of a scrap as well. Because litigation, when you look at it, is a form of Robot Wars for pedants.

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Hubble bubble toil and… Hitchin!

With a pinch of creativity here and a dash of experimentation there Hitchin’s Lab produces a very entertaining open mic.

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True Romance – the fact and fiction of love

Some disturbing facts have emerged following a recent study. Research suggests that complacency within a relationship can start to set in after as little as seven months. At which time couples start revealing the bad habits that have until then remained hidden. This “seven month slouch” is the point when couples are most likely to think it acceptable to let themselves go. Men, it seems are more readily willing to relax their standards.

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The Astral Hydra

like children on holiday they awoke….. Mukunda, swami form sniffed clean, clear air, and Humble Bumble buzzed….like excited buzy morning bees will buzz….and, after buzzing each “hello” he was off…..and ZZZZZzzzzz… a blur into the morning sun….Mukunda yawned, and began to make a breakfast, unlevened japati …bread, fruit and leftovers from the caravan…. The fire, [...]

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