
Bales of hay
Collatinus and Brutus overthrew their Roman monarchy. Brothers in arms. They extended their arms and threw all their king’s hay (masses...

The Chemistry of Memory
This will be fun! The Chemistry of memory: a workshop exploring memory through science, colour and poetry Date: 13th June 2023 Time:...

Badger
I was a badger for the ages on and off I did not have enough time to avoid the car Gosh, the impact STUNG! My grey neck was...

Emerald
Here is a new anagram poem! Emerald Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) has shallow water - ten metres or even less, Dibs, I tie hope, and row there. -...

Pylon proteins and Vingt
Thanks to Strider for publishing two more of my poems: https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/2023/05/two-poems-by-dr-stephen-paul-...

Husks at dusk
I am thinking of the back of your head I am thinking of the gold in your hair I hold these coatings of seeds in my hands I am thinking of...

Chemical conduct
(using letters in the word dipoles only) Dipoles pose. Idle lips. Dipoles dispel lies. Dope! Oldies spoiled. Poised idols. Lids oiled....

Molecules Unlimited online meeting #4
Please join me on Wed August 9th 2023 7-845pm GMT online (link & further details to be circulated nearer the time) for the fourth...

The codes
For George Gamow (March 4, 1904 – August 19, 1968) his cells compress the codes in dialects (transcribe, translate) the bottled gestures...

Doors that open to jubilation
My thanks go out to Agape Review for also publishing this new poem: https://agapereview.com/2023/04/06/doorsthatopen/ -- Doors that open...

Resynthesis
My thanks goes to Agape Review for publishing another one of my poems: www.agapereview.com/Resynthesis -- Resynthesis Like a breath that...

Separations
Here is part 2 of my Dipoles series (inspired a little by Dylan Thomas): Separations When dear partners stop being partners love starts...

Another Poetry Worth Hearing feature
Thanks Kathleen for featuring me again on your wonderful podcast: https://www.poetryworthhearing.biz/post/poetry-worth-hearing-episode-13...

Bombshell bearing on a fell near Caldbeck
Thanks to Fragmented Voices for publishing this poem: https://fragmentedvoices.com/2023/03/08/bombshell-bearing-on-a-fell-near-caldbeck-b...

Cambridge reading
It was wonderful to read at the end of term Pelican Poets meeting at Corpus Christi College (my old college) this week. This event gave...

Occupying spaces
When Tory was here: She was the leading light at medical school. Occupying the spaces of disease and always looking to solve problems. A...

Holes in the night
(Matt 5 13-16) Holes in the night Keeping the salt of the Earth salty is a challenge that can be won. Keeping your light visible can help...

Poetry Worth Hearing interview
Thanks to Kathleen Mcphilemy, I was interviewed for episode 12 of the Poetry Worth Hearing podcast. Please see the links below for...