A word given to me in dream.
... the elevator not stopping at the top floor, a python slithering from the dog’s mouth, flying with arms outstretched, a child plucking marigolds, evading bullets from a gunner, the man leaping off a cliff, the laughing uncle, a temple site pitted with deep holes, a woman pleading to be married, a bright light descending from the clouds...
awakening fragment of a Chinese vase
was born in South Africa but has lived in the UK for most of his life. His published work includes several novels and poetry books for teenagers and children. After a visit to Japan, he became fascinated by short-form poetry and began writing haiku and haibun. His work in these forms has appeared in journals worldwide, both print and online.
