Monthly Archives: February 2010

Rose

Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

Queen of blooms in a myriad hues, red, pink,  yellow, gold; no natural blue or so I’m told. Aromas abound with this fickle plant, it’s head in the  sun and feet in the ground. In the shade of day lurk … Continue reading →

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Dream

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

Last night, I dreamed of a guy with red eyes; mean as Hell. I watched a tornado through a window. He laughed over my shoulder. “You asked for it,” He said. “No I didn’t,” I answered, “You cheated me.” He … Continue reading →

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Procrastination

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

I was sitting here, watching TV, surfing the web, reading blogs and downloading stuff, all in the name of procrastination, to avoid doing what I’m supposed to be doing, working on my novel. It’s not that I don’t like writing. … Continue reading →

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Another Beautiful Piece of Music

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

Here’s another beautiful piece of music by one of my favourite composers. Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune. Enjoy….. Related PostsFool On The HillFavourite Piece of Music

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Inspiration

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

Inspiration can strike Now and then; Sometimes not at all. Perhaps It’s all about weird Rules and regulations, About Timing or chance. Inspiration; One Noun, a million sparks. . . Related PostsNo Related Posts

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A Worthy Cause

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

I would like to say ‘Congratulations’ to Val and her friend Tel, for their inclusion in the Caper Literary Journal’s publication VWA – Poems for Haiti. Well done to the both of you for contributing to such a great cause. … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

I was inspired to write this after reading Medicated Lady’s poem. . Do rules rule? Or rulers rule? Do rulers rue the rules? Or rules rule the rulers Who need the rules to rule? Do we need more rules? Or … Continue reading →

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Writing Software

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

I use Microsoft programs for my basic writing needs. I use Word to write in, and OneNote to store all my notes, photographs, maps, drawings etc; basically as a dumping ground for all the information that goes with writing a … Continue reading →

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Poets

Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

I once heard someone say: “So you’re a poet. What do you do for the other twenty three and a half hours each day?” . . Related PostsNo Related Posts

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Life

Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 by Paul Andrew Russell

the path of life may sometimes be smooth as straight as a die cast by the gods above or an endless landscape of peaks and valleys climbs and descents hard work for some a walk in the park for others … Continue reading →

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