http://slow.writerscafe.org/ukebloke The original writings of author Alex Annesty en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776004978 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Humorous (I hope) fictional tale, written in cod-biblical style. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/414887/ Poem for a friend's 50th birthday http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/361847/ Inspired by the sad discovery of a dead man's precious possessions, thrown into a pile of rubbish for a bonfire. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/339984/ Written as an assignment for my local writers' group. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/331299/ Inspired by my experiences in the emergency department of a hospital. I was "The man in (cubicle) seven". http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/329509/ An attempt at writing an Italian (Petrarchan) sonnet, inspired by fading memories of an old school friend. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/328964/ A nonsense poem, written for children. Intended to be read to, rather than by, younger readers. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/325846/ I stood in my doorway and looked out at the rain. I felt inspired to write this. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/323078/ A villanelle, inspired by an art gallery. This is my first and (to date) my only attempt at writing within the rigid villanelle form. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/322041/ Colin Goode is transported to another universe and receives an unexpected addition to his garden http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/320922/ A combination of dodgy electrical equipment and flatulence results in Colin Goode being transported to another universe - Zobeland. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/320921/ I found out about Octopoems as a result of seeing a child's homework assignment. I'm not sure I've followed the rules precisely, but I felt moved to write this and 'Octopoem 1'. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/320913/ I found out about Octopoems as a result of seeing a child's homework assignment. I'm not sure I've followed the rules precisely, but I felt moved to write this and 'Octopoem 2'. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/320912/ The brief for this short assignment, set by my local writers' group, was simple: Write a short piece entitled "Seen through a window". http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ukebloke/320911/