February 13 – The New Diplomacy
Two generals across the table
Negotiating the fate of two nations
One shakes his loosened fist
The bones rattling inside
He spills his hand, shakes his head.
With jubilation his opponent yells,
“You landed on Mayfair with one hotel!”
A final fistful of dollars flung across the table
The war is won.
I am an English teacher and drummer/percussionist with an interest in literary pursuits, creative endeavours, rhythmic permutations, theological amplifications and comedic outbursts.
Here you will find my creative detritus: articles on living a creative life and writing explorations.
And other ideas I have snaffled from the papers stuck on the fridge door.
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My collaborative epistolary novel, "Post Marked: Piper's Reach," written with Jodi Cleghorn (@JodiCleghorn) out now via Vine Leaves Press.
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A Fullness in Brevity - Adam Byatt 