Andrew C Brown

Dawlish, Devon, England

Andrew C Brown is a recovering addict and ex-prisoner. His poems have appeared on three continents including International Times; Magma; Ink, Sweat , Tears; Lakeview International. Been included in many anthologies, (latterly within Raven Chronicles anthology Take a Stand Art against Hate). As an offender he won a Highly Commended Award in the annual national Koestler competition. As a free man he gained a community regeneration award for his work with offenders and their families.

Written 16 April 2020

Historic hindsight will illustrate

tears flow easily upon dry paper

bringing tributaries of regret

cascading towards rapids

of reality. There is no

future.

Just for today

cracked crinkled parchment

outlives all missed opportunities.