Raymond G. Taylor
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Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Old pond
Consider Old pond Frog jumps in Sound of water This is a figurative translation of a poem by Matsuo Bashō, considered one of the Japanese masters of haiku. I have not attempted to rewrite it into the typical haiku 5-7-5 syllable format because it would sound clumsy and crude. In Japanese (written using English characters) it would sound something like:
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Poets
How to see 25 years into the future
Imagine what life will be like in the year 2050. Hard, isn't it? New technologies will emerge, new forms of entertainment, political dynamics will have changed. There may be countries that exist in 25 years that do not exist now, there is highly likely to be fundamental political change in some countries and, sadly, there will be many wars.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Writers
Cage within
Cage within a cage Smaller cage imprison thus Ending bring release O ~ 0 ~ o Some readers may quickly guess the meaning of this haikuesque conundrum. If you do, please feel free to let me know that you have, in comments, but without giving the game away. If you can't guess, please put it down to my obscure frame of reference.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Poets
My wonderful sudoku adventure. Top Story - November 2024.
Are you a person who likes to do puzzles? I'm not. Yet I find I am drawn to sudoku with almost a passion, and one that I find hard to explain. Unravelling a sudoku puzzle, to me, is like unravelling a problem in life.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in 01
Diary of a wimpy poet
Dear Diary, I know you don't really exist, I know I don't really keep a daily journal, despite the recommendations of just about every 'creative writing' pundit. I know you are only an imaginary diary, a pretend friend, but I am going to address you thus in any case. Get over it!
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Motivation
Just met Donald Trump
Am I the only person who feels any sense of optimism about various recent election results in the USA and its little cousin across the water, the UK? I make no comment about my preferences for the numerous candidates or how I may have voted in the one election I voted in. I tend to avoid discussing politics online as it just leads to bullying and noise.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in The Swamp
Paxton Art Show
The Paxton Art Centre and Café is well known to art lovers and others living in and around the Crystal Palace district of South East London. Just 15 minutes from Central London by Overground train and various bus routes. The Centre stages frequent art shows, classes and other events.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Dear Tracey
Dear Tracey, We have never met. I just wanted to write you this letter of thanks. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your life's struggle. Though the road may have been rough at times, it brought you to where you are now. Art is so often a product of pain.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Humans
