New flash – Willie's up to his old tricks

by | Jan 14, 2010 | Prose & Poetry

Willie My name’s Willie – Fred’s Willie actually.  I like to have fun with Fred. For example, in the middle of the night when he is fast asleep, I wake him up and tell him I need the loo!And in the morning, while he’s still snoring away, I’m all big and...

David Mac says poetry is a basic thing

by | Jan 13, 2010 | Prose & Poetry

Basic Thing The poem is just like everything else:you eatyou drinkyou breatheyou shityou make love(if you’re lucky) you live and you die It’s vital, essentialinstinctivenecessaryand beyond that too It’s basic in its elementthis thing how it...

Samantha doesn't like Tuesdays

by | Jan 12, 2010 | Prose & Poetry

UntitledSamantha-Jane Brigstock was a very plain girl. Not that anyone would know it as she never appeared in public – or anywhere else, unless under several layers of makeup and colourful clothing. Usually homemade items that were knitted or salvaged from the bottom...

Carmen Smith is listening to a demon cat howl

by | Jan 11, 2010 | Prose & Poetry

Sister Witches Demon catYou howlYou yowlYou swirl your cowlSister WitchesTonight is the nightThe Harvest Moon is brightYou cackle with eerie delightDemon CatYou hurl the first spellSister WitchesYou swirl and twirlThe curse falls with a whirl Harmless as a curl...