Tag Archives: Writing

Dear sensible reader,

Posted on August 10, 2013 by James Steerforth

have you come across poetry that is gratuitous and show-offy? That is camouflaging, experimental to a kind of insane degree? The difficulty of which really ignores the possibility of having a sensible reader? I have. Or have I? I’ve quite … Continue reading →

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What writing does

Posted on November 4, 2012 by James Steerforth

Writing takes you to another dimension. Reading is one – you assemble images and understanding from particles. By writing you become what is closer to a creator or god: you create universes from particulate matter. – James Steerforth (© 2012) … Continue reading →

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Fleeting gifts / Easter runup

Posted on March 22, 2008 by James Steerforth

they’re like sleeting rain, something that hits you lightly & obliquely, in an uneasy way between cold, cool and the thrill of the unknown, the thrill of not sure what to do with, and now I’ve got nearly seven minutes … Continue reading →

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