Bob Barraclough’s Substack

October 2025

Painting On the Walls

Was it the darkness You strove to vanquish With imagination In the womb you created Safe and secure yet devoid Of light? Did your mind's eye beg To…

Oct 30, 2025 • Bob Barraclough

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Our True North

Lyrics for a song in the works

Oct 23, 2025 • Bob Barraclough

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September Morn

Dark skies greet Eos' eyes Through webs of hazy sleep She lies awake in waning light Awaiting joyous treetop matins But it is Crow's raucous Warning she…

Oct 18, 2025 • Bob Barraclough

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Stumble

This morning I stumbled over poetry Lying on the floor Just outside The kitchen door It tripped me While ten solemn grosbeaks Took turns bathing Black…

Oct 16, 2025 • Bob Barraclough

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Before We Start

If I stay beyond my welcome Show me to the door If I ask you for too much Don’t give me any more If I fuss and worry Don’t let me spoil your mood If I…

Oct 8, 2025 • Bob Barraclough

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