by Helen Ivory | Feb 25, 2019 | Prose & Poetry
After the Work is Done Wood-warm tools muddied, scraped and set aside, a pleasant ache lingers in my joints. I lounge on my shed’s tilted porch, waiting for the first flickers of life. Sun on my belly slick as a rain-battered tulip. I am scrapes,...
by Helen Ivory | Feb 24, 2019 | Prose & Poetry
Emily Says Mornings in Haworth begin with church bells Emily appears again while the tourists are still finding the schoolhouse, Finding the tea rooms and gift shops Finding the chapel and grave. “There are always dogs barking here,” she says...
by Helen Ivory | Feb 23, 2019 | 2019 poetry picks, Prose & Poetry
from Wintering 1 Things are hunkering down. Roots burrow deep, nosing among the winter nests, the curled fur and trembling antennae. The seed lie snug in the earth’s closed fist. Complete darkness. And a heat that’s miserly, generating just enough...
by Helen Ivory | Feb 22, 2019 | Prose & Poetry
Things you must know The Boiler is in the cupboard. Instructions are in the drawer The pilot light of my heart is off. Relighting is not possible. Broad band, TV and telephone are paid by direct debit. Do not call my mobile phone. I will answer...
by Helen Ivory | Feb 21, 2019 | Haibun, Tanka, Haiku & Haiga
Lavana Kray is from Iasi – Romania. She has won several awards, including the status of Master Haiga Artist, from the World Haiku Association. Her work has been published in many print and online journals. Currently she is the editor for...
