Young Roundhead Jared Amory relates the story of his childhood friend, Gideon Wade, who early in the English Civil War/ Revolution deserts the Royalist cause, which he... Continue reading
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The Tiger Montage, by John J Heartfield, Germany 1931 Once there was a little girl called Sophieand she was having tea with her mummy in the kitchen.Suddenly... Continue reading
By Ness Sadri Clutching my fashion jewellery, a gold cross I had bought in a hurry, I walk through a town that feels more hostile than ever. ... Continue reading
“Patriotism will always be an important thing to [the Prime Minister]. Absolutely, patriotism, putting up English flags”—The prime minister’s spokesperson “I’m going to confess I have not... Continue reading
A Palestinian woman near the Israeli fence in Mas’Ha. By Cathal Ó SearcaighAfter Tawfiq Zayyad Here in Gaza, in Ramallah, in Galilee,we will perpetuate our kind, preserve our... Continue reading
Prosepoem and image by Abdulghani Al-Shuaibi What is the meaning of endurance? That was all—a simple question; one that pressed heavier with each night, as the sky... Continue reading
A found poem by David Betteridge, made from sentences in a speech made by Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Geneva, 22nd... Continue reading
By Yahia Lababidi He who fights monsters should see to it that, in the process,he does not become a monster — Nietzsche Tell me, what steel entered... Continue reading
By Mike Jenkins Bending, stoopingThanking his nothingnessTongue-lolling, supplicatingBaby-showering with giftsAgreeing, agreeingWearing his required uniformFawning and favouringHis flatulent commentsBowing lower than for a kingTaking his taxesLike blows on... Continue reading
Miles Pickering By Jim Aitken I have always supported Plasticine Actionever since attending nursery school.The teacher told the class all about it,explaining its importance and enabling usto... Continue reading
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