Stuart Miller-Osborne

I own two dull smiling stones Which I found just over a year apart I say own but one cannot own a stone Stones own stones that is pretty obvious The larger of the stones has a recognisable face Which seems to be frozen in an open horror Whereas the smaller stone has a mangled…

My pen friend was fatter Than I had imagined her This said she was very attractive I rang my mother and told her That I had arrived without harm Even though the flight had been tedious My painting was in a position of honour On the wall facing the wide windows I had painted a…

Are you happy Billy Billy Yes I am happy Even with all the misery Around the world Some might call You a shallow liar I am happy happy And do not Given a fig About the misery of others Interview in Interview 1984

There was not much of him left Apart from a bloodied photograph Of a girl in a fashionable hat With love from Geraldine Had been written in pencil Your friend from the valleys

Are these sea mists common Gerry Not really but given the right conditions The ghosts of the sea do visit our village Ghosts Yes If you close your eyes and listen What do you hear Not much if anything at all What do you feel A coolness caressing my face Taste what do you taste…

 I do not want to live in England It is not fit for humans now We were very lucky that we lived In decent part of the country But now you cannot have nice things Even in these small towns The primates have taken over Martha letter to Joe (April 2026)

I was reading that the conquistadors Visited this area in search of gold What was your source Cortez These were written by a priest His daughter was responsible For their return to Spain Others followed but could not penetrate They just vanished into the jungle Or drowned in these unknown rivers This area has been…

It was built about eight years ago But has been abandoned for two No reasons were given As it had all been hush hush The exploration of the delta Where precious stones and minerals Were thought to exist This jetty looks brand new It has not aged or decayed The red paint almost glows No…

I rather liked the design Cut and the subtle colours Of Marie’s nightshirt Which she frequently wore Tucked into her faded jeans When swimming in the colliery lake

Marie was wearing the tee shirt Which I had purchased in London It illustrated in graphic detail Mining accidents From Courrières to Mitsui  From Benxihu to Oaks Although the subject matter Was rather gruesome It was a love gift Nonetheless