On this day in July, 16 years ago, we lost the legendary Syd Barrett – an extraordinary character and mystical muse who revolutionised the sounds of the late sixties. As a teenager, I loved his music, and love it still. Here’s “For Syd”.Â

 Ah, Bank Holiday Monday…the sun is out – and so are the Weekend Warriors.  Here’s “Bikers”.Â
With yet another Bank Holiday beckoning, perhaps some of you might be tempted out to buy a new…
Astonishingly, it’s nearly Mother’s Day – and as I live in Scotland, this year I thought I’d attempt…
I’m writing this last sad epistleTo the lonely sound of a Swanee Whistle…As a boat, propelled by musical…
This month is the first anniversary of my small business, Wonderwords Personalised Poems – yes, after 14 years…
Social media is surely the “Marmite” of modern times….love it or hate it, it’s definitely not going away!Â
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