Zugzwang : Writing

Note to Self

Note to Self

A Poem by Zugzwang


It's about long distance running!
Alcohol

Alcohol

A Poem by Zugzwang


Love, ‘twas not you, but I let it come to this. Ceaseless pursuer of sensation, I found I just couldn’t ..
Treading Water

Treading Water

A Poem by Zugzwang


My small craft had capsized In tumultuous seas: I saw her, tossed on furious grey mountains of waves, a plaything for elemental f..
Cockatoo

Cockatoo

A Poem by Zugzwang


I saw a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo On the trail today. Just hanging out, like some gutter punk with a bright yellow Mohawk. When I g..
Mother

Mother

A Poem by Zugzwang


When I got the call Saying you were being choppered in To the Big Hospital, I have to say I was a bit peeved As I was just settl..
This Day

This Day

A Poem by Zugzwang


this day is dying I wonder where it will go when it departs
Afternoon

Afternoon

A Poem by Zugzwang


warm afternoon light swaying trees perch over the sighing blue sea
Dark Clouds

Dark Clouds

A Poem by Zugzwang


dark clouds threatening stormy weather, but above: the sun shines always
Sea Rain

Sea Rain

A Poem by Zugzwang


It’s raining out at sea. Dark clouds grumble, heads together, Voiding diagonal grey streaks Over the shining gun metal ocean. H..
Wind

Wind

A Poem by Zugzwang


This chill wind Is blowing the sun out! And when it’s gone- The deep lustrous night.