Two Halves

A few recent poems discussing the two halves of an argument, perspectives, and landscape. The soundtrack is also a collection of moments seen from the present moment back across the space of thirty three years and includes people and places of great significance to me. Musical Credits for recordings and samples to Nicky Spence, Catherine Carter Brand, Dougie Hudson, Florencia Garcia Chafuén, Gwen Sale, Breezy Lee, Marion and Jamie Kenny, Oliver and Anders Rigg. Two Halves An axe is only metal without a handle and a tail without a horse is only hair. An anchor without a chain holds nothing and a riser without a tread is not a stair. Conjunction without love is only friction and a word without a meaning only air. A step is not a journey without intention and colour without light is just not there. A palm without a life line is only leather and here is only here if there’s a there. The left and the right were born together, mirrored twins; a hemi semi spherical or demi demoniacle acceptance of direction rejection of dejection the button and the whole systole and diastole the beat and the off of a heart doubling Venus and arterial. A mountain is high above The falls below. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AR 2025 Support the show Thanks very much for listening. Art is an act of generosity and as such is made to be shared. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theokenstone.substack.com/subscribe