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On Christmas Morn Copyright © Rod O'Donoghue 2011
The white moon wanes at dawn of winterʼs day
While fairy dust, once sprinkled on the lawn,
Begins to steam and upward wends its way.

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Tyneham '43 Copyright © Richard J Whiting 2011
Villagers in Tyneham, Dorset, received notice in November 1943 that their village was to be used to train soldiers in the use of new weaponry. They had to leave by December 19th. They were promised that when peace was won, that they would be allowed back to their village. The population of Tyneham (Census 2001) was given as zero.
All along Post Office Row
Fingers opened envelopes;
Mouths quit eating,

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the EDL & the girl in the clap clinic - a disturbing metaphor Copyright © Victor Weston 2011
the EDL graffiti on a bookcase in the clap clinic expresses anger
where human life has been brought so low:
degradation of disease and humiliation of faith and race

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Shadows Copyright © Jen Overett 2011
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Vase of Daffodils Copyright © J.S.Watts 2011
Bright enough to burn
Into a bleakly urban Tuesday morning -
Vase of yellow sunshine on my window sill.
Sonata In A Minor Key Copyright © Florence Cox 2011
The wind is playing a dirge
in the stands of pine
and stubborn darkness covers

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His Own Man Copyright © Colin Whyles 2011
He is his own man
His mother planted his feet on the ground
His father placed his head in the clouds