COVID: Lockdown Stories (2020-2021)
Bathroom Window
by Suzanne Wilson – an autobiographical piece “Do you hear that?” “Yeah, what…?” I squinted with both my ears and eyes, “Hold on. What time is it?” “Eight o’clock.” My partner then understood, “God, they’re doing that clapping thing, aren’t they?” It was Thursday evening, and we had been watching something I can’t remember on… continue reading »
Read MoreInvisible London (2017-2019)
The Garden, by Nacima Khan
I sat upon the green softness My tired legs welcomed the relief of rest You were nestled inside Sleeping and still Here we took a moment Here in the garden We connected And here, I hope we will meet again. Three weeks earlier. November 2018, London Three years after becoming a mother to my… continue reading »
Read MoreStories Against Loneliness (2016)
The Best of Both Worlds, for Gowhar Shaikh
From the life of Gowhar Shaikh By Jack Pascoe — Sam and I reached Richard House Hospice at around ten o’clock in the morning. I hadn’t slept particularly well due to noisy neighbours. Also the noise of the planes taking off from London city airport that morning didn’t help matters. We signed our names on the… continue reading »
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Good China, for Irenee Lowe
From the life of Irenee Lowe By Jo Berouche — Back before glass and steel, stood brick and mortar. Thin terraces, chimneys pluming, the midday clouds long and white. Lean, bright and beautiful. Tiny feet in little shoes. Fidgeting on the kitchen floor. Polish. Clock-ticking. The smell of the carpet at home. Irenee plucked Maria’s… continue reading »
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