Zugzwang : Writing

Pen

Pen

A Poem by Zugzwang


A happy poem! (Yes, I do write them sometimes)
The Well

The Well

A Poem by Zugzwang


An attempt to express the inexpressible or a self indulgent exercise in self pity? You be the judge. And it's a sonnet. Now, where's my floppy hat?
Don't Bother

Don't Bother

A Poem by Zugzwang


An angry piece.
Sylvia

Sylvia

A Poem by Zugzwang


A tribute to Sylvia Plath.
Starlight

Starlight

A Poem by Zugzwang


An ecstacy of despair. I feel quite cheerful having written it. Catharsis, anyone?
Punishment

Punishment

A Poem by Zugzwang


You might not like this one, I'm going deep.
The Brittle Ones

The Brittle Ones

A Poem by Zugzwang


A self righteous diatribe directed at those I consider to be willfully ignorant. But aren't I being the same?
Enoggera

Enoggera

A Poem by Zugzwang


Inspired by a trail run.
A Sonnet for Suicide.

A Sonnet for Suicide.

A Poem by Zugzwang


Just trying to capture an intense experience in verse.
Warm Honey

Warm Honey

A Poem by Zugzwang


The first three lines are pretty accurate. The last line is a massive over exaggeration but I just couldn't resist! I guess that's why they call it po..