Monthly Archives: Jan 2026

Croissants and coffee

a continental combination

sustaining body and senses

at the start of the day

The climate actions that make a difference

I am looking over the Nile

with Joseph standing at my side

the first of ten he would say to me

in order that we will be free

consider now this whole land cursed

the last will seem by far the worst

A grubby, knotted rag covers his eyes. Bare-chested, revealing grubby but muscular, tanned flesh streaked with blood. Hands tied, he stumbles, only kept upright by the two uniformed, burly, stone-faced escorts at each side. The slow, regular beat of the drum measures each solemn step as they slowly progress towards the upturned, salt-bleached grating.

now is the time to sow

sweet peas

to ensure they grow

As lights across the harbour shine

the silent cranes their labour done

await the early morning tide

to bow before the rising sun

then raise each load up to the sky

barrel, bale or even bundle

to trade across the world destined

each adventure not yet begun