Speaking: The Hero

Speaking: The Hero

A thought-provoking poem about war and the posthumous awarding of hero-status on soldiers. Listen now https://traffic.libsyn.com/536f3624-c29f-415a-934b-2c8b835c286e/walk-the-tortoise-speak-the-hero.mp3Subscribe RSS Why this poem? I get rather cross about conflict and...
The Blind Man and the Elephant

The Blind Man and the Elephant

Enjoy this narrative poem by John Godfrey Saxe. What does an elephant look like to YOU? Listen now https://traffic.libsyn.com/536f3624-c29f-415a-934b-2c8b835c286e/walk-the-tortoise-the-blind-man-and-the-elephant.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Why this poem?...
Desiderata

Desiderata

It’s been a while and a great deal has happened since I decided to record something for you – Coronavirus, the final severing of the UK from the EU, the end of Trump and the beginning of Biden – and it made me think of a book that I inherited from my...
Rudyard Kipling’s “If”

Rudyard Kipling’s “If”

A Zen koan re-imagined for our busy world. Well, for me! Listen now https://traffic.libsyn.com/536f3624-c29f-415a-934b-2c8b835c286e/walk-the-tortoise-if.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Why this story? It’s been a busy 12 months, filled with learning...