Author

Chris Parker

Author

Chris Parker

‘debris provides a provocative insight into the seemingly ordinary world; it is evocative and fascinating’.
                                        Steve Reynolds. Writer and Film Director

Human remains

Words
like bones
are left behind.

Those laying open to the elements
are kicked, picked and rearranged
used as spikes or signposts
turned into intellectual playthings and pathways
bounced between ever-expanding possibilities
or threaded into an already over-ripe perspective.

Others sink below the surface
reaching the deepest strata
settling there
creating over time
layers of certainty
solid as prison walls
necessary as air.

The most powerful few,
rare, well crafted shapes
offering both foundation and fortune,
become the rich vein of passion and fortitude.

 Words
like bones
are left behind;
easy to forget
in the swill of sound.

 


Mouth to mouth

Words travel on the breath
varied as clouds
changing atmosphere and mood
casting shadow, creating life

breath
rushes excited words
barely formed, tumbling, crashing
scrambling for traction

breath
fires a shout into the atmosphere
softens a whisper beneath the door frame
raises the question
lowers the command

breath
shapes the rhythm of your teaching
shares your sigh
makes your passion gasp


we have lain together curved as one
breathing
in perfect union
primal
safe
an island undiscovered by all the rest
and still


words travel on the breath

shared
just like a kiss


just like a bomb

‘Oh my word! This collection of poems had me all over the place, emotionally.  it is amazing!... I don't think a book, of any sort, has had me feel so much in such a short period of time! ’.                                                                                               
                                                       Lisa Doherty.  Book reviewer.

debris


In this, my second poetry collection, I develop the themes of communication, learning and relationship I first shared in The City Fox & others in our community. Through the voices of some of the original characters in The City Fox and a range of new ones, readers are invited – and sometimes challenged – to consider the impact of our communications, beliefs and social structures on others and ourselves. 

I've not come across a writer like this. I really can't think of one...These poems not only know  the life or lives which they speak, but also that of the unknown reader....                                                                                                                       

                                    Mark Mayes. Author of The Gift Maker

debris excerpt

‘A stunning collection of poetry in which the author bears his soul and the reader reaps the rewards. Each poem will make you think and many will touch you and make you weep. This is truly an inspired collection’.                                                                                               
                                                        Don Harradine PhD