Behind the mask, closed mouth disapproval

A presence in the mind watches fools gather together cheering one another on in their foolishness. A sky-floating, slip-sliding flock of jackdaws comes down to roost, much as a new thought seeks a place to

A presence in the mind
watches fools gather together
cheering one another on in their foolishness.

A sky-floating, slip-sliding flock of jackdaws
comes down to roost, much as a new thought
seeks a place to settle.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith is editor of The Journal magazine and publisher of Original Plus books. Author of several novels and collections of poetry, he presently lives in Blaengarw, South Wales. http://thesamsmith.webs.com