This is the sensational Welsh duo ‘Henry’s Funeral Shoe.’ I feel very privileged to know Brennig Clifford the very talented drummer. Don’t miss this phenomenal band. This is Brennig Clifford. The soon to be legendary drummer with Henry’s Funeral Shoe. Check out this next track: Anvil and Chains...
Learn MoreDéjà Vu In Memoriam for Betty Hardy She wasn’t you Standing at a strange bar In a Carmarthen pub. This smiling girl living in your mask Laughed with another voice. Surrounded as you once were By boys, futureless as memory, Young as immortality. No. She wasn’t you. But only time, and place, and death, Disproved her face was yours. And only growing with regret Kept me from foolishness. Allowing me to bear the unexpected pain Of seeing once again, your stunning face Enthused with life. No, she wasn’t you. You were three hundred miles And twenty years away, And not alive, to hear me say, I saw your lovely image Laugh again today. ©James Rainsford 2011 Note to readers: The image above is called ‘Traces of Deja Vu.’ It is reproduced by kind permission of ~2Mino. You can click on the photo to view it in large format. This poem means a very great deal to me. When I discovered this wonderful piece of photo manipulation by: ~2Mino on http://www.deviantart.com I knew I could finally share this poem with others. Not only did ~2Mino’s work carry the same title as my poem, but his brilliantly decorated girl bears a heart stopping resemblance to the poem’s subject. I feel as though...
Learn MoreWe Cast Pale Shadows We cast pale shadows after death. Not as before, A black and changing silhouette Etched on a sold surface By the sun. Or, diffused by friendly light Within familiar rooms. We become as sudden air across A candle flame, Ephemeral as a single breath, Rare as rainbows on a Cloudless day. Disturbing none, but those who Loved us, for so brief a time. ©James Rainsford 2011 To listen to me read this poem click...
Learn MoreScarlett Quinn of Kitten and the Hip Saw this eclectic band live last year at the Dartmouth Music Festival. Their vocalist, the remarkable Scarlett Quinn, is an exciting new talent. Make sure to go see Kitten and the Hip if they’re playing a gig near you. Their latest release ‘Shut Up And Dance’ showcases Scarlett’s vocal pyrotechnics to perfection. Make sure you have a listen. Click here to see more of my photos of Scarlett and the band....
Learn MoreMy latest novel ‘The Incredible Layla Moon’ is currently undergoing a complete rewrite. I’ll post an update as soon as it’s completed. It’s a very black comedy, telling the outrageous story of Layla Lucrezia Moon, a highly intelligent, manipulative and charismatic child, whose origins are deeply enigmatic and mysterious. It relates Layla’s life story from conception to adulthood and details her many trials and tribulations, as her unusual talents slowly emerge to affect all who surround her. The book shines a humorous and penetrating light into many profane and sacred arenas, particularly, the worlds of education and religion. It’s modern morality tale, full of toe-curling immorality, which satirises the vanities of wealth, privilege and earthly ambition. Subtitled ‘An Entertainment’ and definitely written for an adult and mature readership, it aims to divert and delight all those brave enough to enter Layla’s dark and demonic world. To read the reviews click...
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