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Beauty Ritual

Sitting in the hairdresser’s chair mid process, my hair spiked by colouring agents Purple swathes against beige I look like I’ve been adorned for a tribal ritual Frankly it’s vaguely frightening And how the lights play on my visage making … Continue reading

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The Return of Arthur

All hail Arthur’s return The Once and Future King To this modern land! No world to save No hordes to battle Only Parliament Royal lineages have become Tabloid fodder The ‘family’ is now Best seen opening universities Or giving Christmas … Continue reading

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For Beauty’s Sake

For beauty’s sake I take the brush And soft caress my face In shadowed contours may I hide The flaws I would replace Till gathered in conformity I vanish without trace? These colours of the fashion world Might jar against … Continue reading

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