Suburbia

1982 - 1986

Yes, I lived in Metroland.

Rarely catching the clattering train
to Baker Street,
Instead, I sleuthed for shards
of uniqueness in neon lit,
merrie England villas
that bordered the careful park,
Drank Benskins in a smoky pub,
sought god in a redbrick church

And failed to find what I was looking for.

© Tim Scott
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Suburbia

Through blind
wet windows,
a mist of lace;
identical houses
suspended in
the weightless world
of silken advertising.

Nails climb
pebble dash walls.

Key in the door.
A routine cranks
into operation.

Rules of behaviour
iron into compressed flesh.

Valium melts
in the throat.

Do not offend.

© Valerie Taylor
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Alter ego

To live swathed by the textured
cloak of heritage.
Secure and sure.
Resolute.
Dependable.
Known to all
but one’s self.

Then

To favour a consummation of life,
inter-twining the gossamer weft
of daily happenstance
with the warp thread of entity:
as ephemeral a dance
as motes on a sunbeam.

© Helen McIntosh
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RESOLUTION

 Dear Angela,

Thank you for the party. It was fun - sometimes - but we shan't come again. Democracy: Where was she born? Well, now she's gone - but that's all Greek to you. So we're going it alone. Don't worry, we'll pay you back one day - and how!

Good luck! You'll need it. (No longer) Yours.

                                                                                 Alexis

© Sheila Rogers

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Beyond Words

Resolution Resorts inc™

“Beyond Words”

Mission Statement:

Our passion is to provide

the premier, paradigm shifting,

in-resort vacation experience

on the North Somerset Heritage Coast

centred around both visitor and professional

gratification*.

We are committed to achieving synergies

through boutique rooming,

“fine” dining

and indulgent spa treatments,

making your stay with us truly

“Beyond words”.

*Terms and conditions apply

© Tim Scott
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