Category Archives: PROG-PROSE

EDENBRAY in EXILE – 2 – izon

‘Edenbray in Exile’ A Retrospective Anthology of Poetry, Articles and Essays … … … … izon (here in the boxcar) . . . . ” . He only saw white, wishing more they had taken time Bartholow’s Stand, the small … Continue reading

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AMY WINEHOUSE

AMY WINEHOUSE … … And who tore the woman’s dress? Or spoke to the heart of the bonnie gee? Who glistened like a sap rose drenchéd? Now that the nights wind hath abated … … Where fury settles ~ a … Continue reading

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FARADILLO’S RAIN

FARADILLO’S RAIN … In consequence the old man had nothing more that he could say Who sat searching and rocking his chair that August-bitten day He bathed in the moonlight, in the starlight down Faradillo’s Way .. Cascading lights like … Continue reading

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I ACCEPT YOU AS YOU ARE …

  I ACCEPT YOU AS YOU ARE … … … … … … … The avenue of true reconciliation is lined with olive trees … The oil of gladness is an anointing for the soul upon your head … My … Continue reading

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BATHSHEBA’S PROMISE

Bathsheba’s Promise … … … . O’ tumbled then the fairest whiskey both an’ the flowered wreath in Crispin’s wake Who lit a flame and carried bower o’er’ morning dew, whoever slew the fatted ox Or caught the sun it’s … Continue reading

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THE BULL

THE BULL … … Wipe the blood from my brow, I’ve seen much worse than this Take me into the stalls, the best seats, those ruddy-red plush ones Where centre of stage they all can feel me, glimpse this animals … Continue reading

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 50

STATING THE OBVIOUS ~ Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ + APPENDIX Originally written 22.12.1988 and posted ~ June 3rd, 2012 ~ and re-posted ~ 17 January, 2020 as the final piece of an Edenbray Retrospective #1 – #50 … … … … Continue reading

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 49

OUT OF CONTROL IN TEXAS – THE GREAT AND NERVOUS DREAM FULFILLED Originally written and posted ~ 19, June 2013 – Re-posted  ~ 16th. January, 2020 as part of an Edenbray Retrospective  … … … OUT OF CONTROL IN TEXAS … Continue reading

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 48

SHE SHONE SILVER LIKE A STAR ✯ Originally written and posted 1st, May, 2012 – Re-posted 16th January, 2020 as part of an Edenbray Retrospective … … … . … SHE SHONE SILVER LIKE A STAR ✯ By the ferris … Continue reading

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 46

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ An Essay Written and posted ~ 3rd. March, 1999 – Re-posted ~ 3rd. January, 2020 as part of an Edenebray retrospective … … … A  LETTER  TO  THE  EDITOR .  .  . Who was … Continue reading

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