This poem is about the building of a large supermarket, and its demise. But, more importantly, the effect it has on the local community.

The crew of Starlight Odyssey have merged with the Nautilus and are unaware they have been pulled into the world of quantum physics

One of the great joys of living just a few yards from the seashore is gathering food from the beach. As children, we would go to West Runton to collect winkles in little bags, often twisting ankles climbing over sharp flints covered in bladderwrack. We would have them for tea with bread and butter, using safety pins to remove them from the little shells.

A poem about the naked willow tree that overlooks the garden, seen through white net curtains, and a backdrop of blue sky with white clouds

This poem represents my view of Norway a beautiful country

Things in life are not always how they seem, and this applies to people as well.

Starlight Odyssey, with its crew of Captain Jason Navarre, Nat Brunt and Benny head out of the solar system in man's first attempt to break the light barrier. Undeterred that the previous test run to get close to the light barrier ended in disaster, they forge ahead, unaware that the light barrier cannot be broken, and unaware what lies before them.

A playful, spooky poem written for David’s young son, A Ghostly Tale tells of a stormy night, a rattling window, and a mysterious voice that wants to come in.

With humour and suspense in equal measure, this short piece brings a touch of the supernatural — and a mother’s surprise ending.

Part of Retro Theatre Presents: Poetry & Performance — original writing in the spirit of vintage radio.