where's the beef?

It's been pointed out to me that there's very little poetry in this blog. You're right, Ali. Maybe I should explain where I'm coming from. For years I did no creative work; I had no idea I could write creatively. As for being a poet - no, not me. And then it all changed. I was introduced to haiku - what a songwriter friend describes as the creative equivalent of doing a crossword. I found it an interesting challenge to express myself in so few words - and great when it worked out. And I found I could do it quickly.

But to me, haiku was an occasional hobby; something I did to fill in the time - like doodling while listening to another trainer give his presentation. I needed more. Last November I started to write more freely - for the first time! I'd kept a private journal for years - but no-one ever saw that. Now I was writing stuff that I wanted to share. Like my photos it became very quickly a way of showing people what I notice - and that's important.

This blog was started as a way of showing what my creative process is - what's behind the poetry. The poetry is on my website. www.facilitator.demon.co.uk and so are some of my photos. I plan to get a more snappy web name and a better layout - but that costs money - and some organisation.

So, will this blog get more poetry? Yes, probably.

the moving finger writes
who knows what is to be said
I start each line not knowing
where the next will go
I follow the muse within

Simon.