The Polish Princess who became Queen of Sweden Catherine Jagiellon (1526-1583) Think of an entourage of fifty-nine: three Catholic priests, … More

My Deafness, My Mother’s Deafness, My Grandad’s Deafness Was felt inside that P.E. bag my mum stitched from old curtains. … More

Pulex irritans I am the n times great-grandson of the flea that famously bit John Donne. Crushed to death by … More

Timeline The Sign Language teacher explains where I should place my hands; to show past, present and future tense: the … More

After Homer Dawn comes early with rosy fingers, but Odysseus has gone, his ships and crew – and if Athene … More

What I bring to the table All the money I’ve made in this world: a small bag of dull coins. … More

At Douk Ghyll Cave I have returned and shall return again, Summoned by whispering waters to the door In Penyghent-side … More

The Four Horsemen When the White Horse Rider came, he traveled by night. He came among us quietly, lived in … More

Thelma Recovering On a photograph by Chemena Dianguindo This photo may grow to be my favourite. Taken on the wing … More

Teiresias on Burying the Dead after The Antigone Heads up. Pay attention when I speak. Think of my words as … More