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Political Inertia: Are We Letting our Elected Representatives off the Hook?

Another bout of twitterstorms. Did Jeremy Corbyn leave a wreath or not? Was Boris Johnson being deliberately antagonistic with his comments on the burqa? News items are filled with politicians airing their views on the matter, discussing it in minute detail. Meanwhile, NHS waiting times grow. The number of homeless dying on the streets hasContinueContinue reading “Political Inertia: Are We Letting our Elected Representatives off the Hook?”

Sylvia

“What the hell is that smell?” “I know, it’s totally disgusting. Like someone rubbed cheese all over themselves and hasn’t had a wash in over a week!” They sat there, giggling over their iced coffees, oblivious to the light June breeze that carried their voices over the empty shopping arcade towards me. I’ve heard similarContinueContinue reading “Sylvia”

Mole People

“The victim was found by railworkers at 5am on Monday 6th October at the entrance of the tunnel at Fairford Junction. She is believed to have bled to death due to trauma of the eye area. Police are appealing for any eye-witnesses who were in the area between midnight and 5am to contact themContinueContinue reading “Mole People”

Daddy’s Girl

I remember the first time I laid eyes on you, mo leanbh, your face crimson with rage as you screwed your eyes tight and screamed the place down, your anger a cluttered cacophony of shrill sounds laden with accusations. ‘What a powerful set of lungs,’ I thought, deafened by adoration. I remember the first timeContinueContinue reading “Daddy’s Girl”

Lost Property

Your coat, heavy with your scent still hangs on a hook in the hall. Like Cerberus, it guards my door so that every time I cross the threshold, There you are. You linger on, Your presence undiminished after all these months, Occasionally stopping me in my tracks, Propelling me back in time as I stand,ContinueContinue reading “Lost Property”

January Challenge

I’ve never understood why January seems to be so universally hated. Surely it’s a good thing to ponder your past misdeeds and mistakes to inform your future actions? With the advent of ‘Dry January’ and all the other punishments people like to serve upon themselves, the world seems intent on making January as miserable asContinueContinue reading “January Challenge”

Surplus to Requirements

Marius stands impotent. His delicate neck cranes high into the sky. Behind, his family wait in regimented lines. Motionless; conditioned – Helpless. Beneath them all, the world carries on as Marius awaits his fate. Some will stop and gaze, watching the spectacle so they can say “IContinueContinue reading “Surplus to Requirements”