by Bradley Tucker — Each dawn signals a new day Another chance to dream, ruminate and play Every day we are made anew But work and drudgery distort our view We fill our heads with boundless disdain As if we were the makers of our pain and gain Surrender to the currents of the stream And you will find…

by Bradley Tucker — The gazelle gazed out across the Savannah. Two long, dark horns stood atop its head in warning. Its ever-watchful eyes darted once more across the endless plains of grass before lowering its head to drink the floodwater. …

Most people enjoy going out for a walk in the countryside to get a breath of fresh air and take in the scenery, but some hiking enthusiasts (fundamentalists) try to make this their living reality for months on end as they dive deeper into nature and themselves. Multi-day, well-marked paths…

Sheathe your swords Put flame to hearth Civilize the hordes And seek to prove your worth

Does pressure stifle the fun and creativity of the writing process? I know that it did for me. Only when I finally let go of my imagined future and the associated illusions of grandeur, was I able to let my creativity flow in the present. Where does inspiration come from…

Writing fiction is an interesting pastime. It is a diversion that transports my mind back to my childhood unlike any other form of writing. I find that with writing articles, I am often focused on the future, even if the subject is occurring or creating waves in the present. With…

It is inevitable that, at least at one point, during your career, you will find yourself unemployed. …

Watch for the vultures All life gives, it takes away Taking laboured breaths Deep as the ocean Still. She listens to the world High as the mountain Darken my harbour We weather the storm. Our hearts – Beat in unison Dawn, time of solace Restless Kookaburra calls Awake. Peace disturbed …