Jon Collins

Jon Collins

Word weaver, song singer, pattern whisperer, baker and candlestick maker.

What does July look like

What does July look like? It looks like vigilance, as the smallest indication of symptoms spawns a localised lockdown It looks like local trips and long weekends to camp-outs and self-catered

Noises Off

Noises Off Staring at an empty page Is never quite enough, though It helps control the inner rage That comes, in stages: First feeling a little rough, though Maintaining semblance of control, A

Ancient Currents

Ancient Currents Ancient currents draw lines in the flow Unseen to any but those who can know How time travels forth, following its own course Liquid space moves in place, a supporting force

Neil Peart RIP

Neil Peart. A drummer and a lyricist of course, an exceptional talent on stage and in the studio, an inspiration to so many through the many-layered wisdoms woven into his words. But

No New Star

No New Star Broken, broken Senseless, sudden Routine stolen Ripped away, without a trace A life taken, no explanation Please, no, you must be mistaken While around, in every detail Life goes on,