Season
Head first into Hell,
as all that faith corrupted
dies and rots away;
idols of the age contained
in the balance of excess.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2025
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Simon Ashcroft
Simon Ashcroft
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Pagan. Greek learner (γειά σας). Welsh.
Cursed by poetry, with no more hope the night will end. At least, not in this incarnation. Έτσι είναι η ζωή.
I feel so old, tired, and am weary of the heartache. Time is such an illusion.
Header: Wheel of Hekate; white patterned, perforated disc, on "starfield" background
Avatar: black & white image, dark background; bearded male, short hair, round spectacles and pipe in the mouth, staring at camera. Side of head to left of image in shadow.
The Pause
One day, I will have
no song, for an interval;
but, for now, I sing.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2025
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#ScribesAndMakers 22
Do you see art in everyday objects?#ScribesAndMakers 22
Do you see art in everyday objects?
Everything that has been designed owes its existence to art.
Dawn through the platforms of Cardiff Central Railway Station
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Mood
Celtannia: I walk the world...
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Longest Night
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2025
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Dying Light
The mountain, hidden,
bears mist soft as fine cloud, but
heavy as earth's shroud.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2025
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#ScribesAndMakers Dec 21: If you had no other responsibilities or distractions, do you think you could write a complete novel in a weekend?
No.
I don't write novels
I have no interest in writing novels.
I could, certainly, finish all I would be likely to do in terms of writing a novel in far less than a weekend, regardless of distractions and responsibilities.