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Places and things
Chris Bird February 01 2026

Two poems of contrasting styles, the pair play on themes such as the past, the future and social commentary. Presented in opposing enigmatic and vernacular style. By Chris Bird and Gemma Lees 

Emergingby Chris BirdEmerging from shadow,Like still and reliable witnesses,The houses line the empty, seaside dawn.Each door wi...

Poet's story
Joseph Hickman December 01 2025

The Man Who Walks Through Smoke

Lines on adversity, trauma, resilience and healing. Plus a tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane. Poems by Joseph Hickman and Chris Bird

The Man Who Walks Through Smokeby Joseph HickmanHe was born beneath a roof that forgot how to sing,its rafters sagging with unsh...

The monster
Chris Bird October 01 2025

A story about the symptoms of schizophrenia, by Chris Bird

At first, relations between the monster and l were broadly muted and diplomatic. I was aware of the low mumbling commentary that...

In love and in hope
Mr. Pierre August 01 2025

A contrasting pair of poems that take in a range of themes in a few short words, from hope to fear, loneliness to love. Words by Mr. Pierre and Chris Bird

Love's Art in my heartby Mr. PierreLove’s Art in my HeartLove playsa major part in my heartopening the eyes of my heartLove play...

From Dundee to Nirvana
Chris Bird October 01 2024

A short story by Chris Bird

When the syringe penetrated the arm the surface of the skin reddened. The pale skin became irrelevant soon enough. The hit ...

The city speaks
Chris Bird April 01 2024

Two short stories written in poetic style tell tales of life on the streets in an often-overwhelming city. Words by Chris Bird

Network The city flowed in oceanic contortions wrapping itself around numbers and equations, letters and alphabets that defined ...

Two dreams
Chris Bird December 01 2023

A timely poem with a simple, powerful message sits alongside a mysterious encounter. Words by Chris Bird and John Sheehy

Peaceby Chris BirdThe anger must pass,Humanity must last,Revenge leads to doom,Sadness and gloom.Let's rebuild trust,It's surely...

Sanctuary
Chris Bird October 01 2022

A story from the streets, where the winds are harsh and reality bites in the struggle with addiction and isolation. Names in this story have been changed. By Chris Bird

Heroin looms over an addict like a psychotically single-minded ghost. For street users this problematic reality distorts the ...

On the ward
Chris Bird April 01 2022

A hazy, enigmatic story of intrigue on the kaleidoscope of characters one meets on the hospital ward, written by the masterful Chris Bird

Part I The numbers worked insistently to define and describe new, unique meanings. My glance detected patterns and sequences...

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