Michaelangelo’s David, awesome model of manhood. David Front foot poised, back hip braced, taut sinews strung,Yet balanced he stands, and he stands alone;Sling carelessly
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Poems: Art — On Copying Sisley
This French Impressionist painted beautiful pictures, and had a difficult life. On Copying Sisley Flood waters surround the inn at Marly Reflecting sombre sky and
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Poems: Art — On Re-reading Marlowe
Perspectives on the great poet – from studenthood and maturity. On re-reading Marlowe First skimmed in study’s haste, his work yet wrought Its deep effect,
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Poems: England — On Taking Off at Heathrow
A journey of hope. On Taking Off at Heathrow If I see England from a cabin port – Lanes deep in shadow, hedgerows frosted gold
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Poems: England — Tavistock Square Garden
A reflection across the generations. Tavistock Square Garden Why do I weep as I enter this place? Is it the autumn sun between the trees
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Poems: Hong Kong — Kai Tak in Winter
Inspired by the desolation of Kai Tak in the dry season of the year – with shamanistic elements inspired partly by Ted Hughes’s The Long
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Poems: Hong Kong — Kite
Hong Kong’s most striking bird, again with inspiration from Ted Hughes’s Crow. Kite I sweep over hillside, watching For the twitching leaf, the leaf revealing
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Poems: Hong Kong — On Taking the Star Ferry
No explanation needed for writing about this wonderful Hong Kong icon! On Taking the Star Ferry I wait for the bell at the jetty’s end,
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Poems: Hong Kong — Plantation Road
The unique topology of Hong Kong’s Peak – with a twist. Plantation Road Snake-like, the road sheds a scabious pileOf old brick on the summit,
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Poems: Venice — A Venice Day
The sights and sounds of a beautiful city Venice Day The most serene republic greets the dawn With domes and towers rising from the mist,
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