An underground manifesto…

London Underground's Northern Line is split into two branches, where its most central stations can be found. The Charing Cross Branch and The Bank Branch. Long ago, I thought there might be a bit of poetic fun to be had with it. Now, here it is.

http://richlyevocative.net/2026/03/16/an-underground-manifesto/

Rewrite What You Know

Shh! A tale of library based vengeance...

http://richlyevocative.net/2026/03/13/rewrite-what-you-know/

28 Tories Later

Like many commentators, I found Jenrick's bodged defection a bit funny. However, the rise of Reform, or deform as I have it here is not. At all. This bit of 'fun', below, is the kind of thing that happens when freelancers like me have too much downtime. Thanks to Dave Tokley for help with putting the visuals together.

http://richlyevocative.net/2026/01/16/28-tories-later/

The Richly Evocative Meaningless Reading Awards 2025

In the spirit of pointless, subjective artistic judgements, here's the roundup you've all been waiting for. Including the MOST BRILLIANTLY DESCRIBED MESS OF A BOOK FILLED, ASHTRAY CHOKED BEDROOM AWARD.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/12/29/the-richly-evocative-meaningless-reading-awards-2025/

Talking Walking: Podcast interview

Back in March, I was interviewed by Andrew Stuck for the Talking Walking Podcast. Here it is, along with a cheering birdsong chorus.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/12/18/talking-walking-podcast-interview/

An audience with angst: trying on techniques

Experimenting with poetic forms - here I have a go at a Villanelle - possibly the least 'me' form of all.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/10/31/an-audience-with-angst-trying-on-techniques/

Three Cheers for a cemetery gate

In praise of small things, especially a new cemetery gate.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/10/23/three-cheers-for-a-cemetery-gate/

Performative Readers and Hypocrite Lecteurs

Apparently, there’s a thing called ‘Performative Reading’ and the ‘internet’ or rather some Insta/TikTok 20-something lol-merchants don’t like it.  Here's a blog on it with a bonus new poem.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/07/02/performative-readers-and-hypocrite-lecteurs/

Some place, unplugged

My backhanded, somewhat grudging tribute to Bath, from a Bristolian.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/06/30/some-place-unplugged/

Sometimes, coming close feels like winning anyway

Ok, I didn't win, but I'll happily take Highly Commended in Rialto Nature and Place Competition 2025 thank you very much. I love the judge Helen Mort's own poetry too, which makes it even sweeter. Must be doing something right. Congratulations to all the winners and long listed poets.

http://richlyevocative.net/2025/05/27/sometimes-coming-close-feels-like-winning-anyway/