Author Archives: SallyJ

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About SallyJ

I am a writer and a poet.

Cityscape

Posted on May 4, 2011 by SallyJ

Feeling jaded today and this poem reflects my mood. I have posted it on One Shot Wednesday – thank goodness One Stop Poetry keeps me grinding along. Cityscape Architectural hubris, Thrusting concrete and glass Dwarfing the merely human to Wander … Continue reading →

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Another poem, inspired by a Rosa Frei photo

Posted on May 3, 2011 by SallyJ

In this sand I see  the world, pattern too large to comprehend, too small to understand, each grain unwittingly playing its part. In this sand I see the world, spilt blood absorbed, often unremarked, storms whipped up to cloud the … Continue reading →

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Onward…to One Shoot Sunday

Posted on May 1, 2011 by SallyJ

Sadly, I did not get any further than the shortlist for the Fish Poetry Prize, but that in itself was a great result out of 1300 submissions, so I don’t feel too despondent. Luckily it is Sunday and as usual … Continue reading →

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Revision of The Doe

Posted on April 29, 2011 by SallyJ

Following some really helpful comments on this poem when I posted it for One Shot Wednesday, I have slightly revised it. I would love to hear whether I have improved it, made it worse or just not made any discernible … Continue reading →

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One Shot Wednesday

Posted on April 27, 2011 by SallyJ

This is a work in progress and I would appreciate any comments that will help me knock it in to shape so I am posting it for One-Shot Wednesday. No horizon, Low clouds meld With stricken meadow, Distant silver birch, … Continue reading →

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Holding my breath!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by SallyJ

I am flabbergasted – one of my poems has now reached the short list for the Fish Poetry prize. This is startling news and I have to keep pinching myself. Just to reach the last 20 something poems out of thirteen … Continue reading →

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Minor key

Posted on April 25, 2011 by SallyJ

Today’s thoughts arrive in minor key – laments, quiet songs, a prayer. Clogged by atmosphere Sultry thunder beats my ears. I’m stalked by nameless fear. Oppressive air heavy, still – asthmatic breath asphyxiates. Pollen hang glides mini-thermals, tightening lungs jam … Continue reading →

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Tiny miracles

Posted on April 23, 2011 by SallyJ

Sun strikes cobweb strands to shine like silk. Beautiful in their intricacy, I leave them where they are, ducking to avoid ruining them. Dust sails on streams of light shining through the grimy window. Delighted, I watch the show for … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on April 22, 2011 by SallyJ

Sun filters through scented lilac. Good Friday, warm and bright. Maybe this is the year we learn Easter’s message

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Fish and rusty trumpets

Posted on April 21, 2011 by SallyJ

Just a quickie today but I just have to blow my own rusty trumpet a little. One of my poems has been long listed for the Fish Poetry prize out of 1300 entries. This is amazing, and is as good … Continue reading →

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