Poems

Firewall (2026 Edition)

Jan 20 • Tom Shaw

A villanelle, and reflections on societal tensions in the UK.

Jan 6 • Tom Shaw

Sonnet for Jack Frost

A Seasonal Poem

Dec 23, 2025 • Tom Shaw

Haikus of a Forager IV

A poetic celebration of some of this year's finds.

Dec 9, 2025 • Tom Shaw

Reflections and a poem on why you will never get your "justice" from political "heroes".

Nov 25, 2025 • Tom Shaw

Live Life As A Balloon

A poem, and details about Master Your Word

Nov 11, 2025 • Tom Shaw

A poem using dark fantasy to speak to reality.

Oct 27, 2025 • Tom Shaw

Say No And Smile

Oct 13, 2025 • Tom Shaw

A re-working of a previous poem.

Sep 22, 2025 • Tom Shaw

Big Brothers Must Grow Up

Reflections and a past poem on blaming others

Sep 15, 2025 • Tom Shaw

A Poem for Seafood & Sounds 2025

Sep 8, 2025 • Tom Shaw

Reality Deficiency Syndrome

A Diagnostic Poem

Aug 25, 2025 • Tom Shaw

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