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Destruction of prostaglandins

A switch of hydroxyl groups then loss of water. All because of acid. Double bonds move. Switch two involves a base. Loss of enol protons...

Bridges Poetry event

So happy to be taking part in the 2021 Bridges Poetry event. Here is the virtual event reading page: https://www2.math.uconn.edu/~glaz/Ma...

Simulation and stimulation

Mum took me to the dome on Baker Street. The sky was like charcoal above my seat. The starry dots were copies from my books and Mum set...

The cinema closes

My short-lived joy ends, when the cinema closes and Superman wins. The Kiosk is shut. My hot dog is digesting. The cola is gone. A second...

Dipoles

Hi - This poem is a chemistry one that will form part of a new collection that I'm working on.. Dipoles Linus Pauling was a savvy fellow....

Blue stars

I'm so pleased that this poem was included in the new SciPo anthology (Angled by the Flood) which was launched last week. See here:...

Companions (part four)

Stephen Jay Gould says the companions live in distinct spheres, each with their own muscle. Value added from domains of teaching. Neither...

Silver

Your love is even then rational then real. Packaging in the wild writhings of life. In response, my mind runs with the tide. Keeping up,...

Versions of truth in february

Two truths, two perceptions. Frozen in morning rain. The tree appears green but my dog sees yellowish-brown leaves. The tree absorbs blue...

Vinblastine (reading)

Hi All, You can hear me read Vinblastine at the launch of the wonderful Consilience exhibition by following the link below:...

Aspen trees

The sudden dieback of aspen trees removes bands of gold from the hills. An autumnal poverty watered perhaps by drought? Defoliation or...

A Celestial Crown of Sonnets

Publishing on March 6th. Excited! https://twitter.com/PenteractPress/status/1357023741990105092

Magnificence

Tongs gripped the elements in air Alkali metals Alkaline earths My teacher pulled some out of oil He said barium burns ‘apple green’ He...

The site between one and two

She is a kind woman Her partner is open But heat frosts over time in these divided days She is considerate Her partner is caring rhythms...

Companions (part three)

Coherence of logic has its uses The concentrate of rationality Tastes like an arrogant riposte to faith The religious meme is fierce...

Bloodshot Beetle (an invented insect)

Armour keeps you safe. Red ommochromes make you throb against the languid, green setting. Arbour. Circles. Body shelter that darkens in...

Joe Montana

Happy 2021 All! Just sharing a poem I wrote for my Bro on his birthday in 2020: Joe Montana Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and the other 49ers....

The cheating can run off this season

Peahen, your inventive design upsets Reasoning. The sensors in your crest are acoustic eyes, meshed like the southern Parkes Observatory....

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