Hugh BlackthorneThe Curation of Ghosts1. Capture ghosts in bell jars, glowing bright like fireflies. Use the ghosts to guide the way along the storm shore where waves break.·2 min read·Oct 19, 2019--1--1
Hugh BlackthorneThe Geography of HomeThe jumble of mismatched skeleton keys hang from the corner of the dusty hallway mirror, part of the landscape of home. They jangle softly…·2 min read·Mar 28, 2019----
Hugh BlackthorneCastawayssometimes there’s the messes we make and sometimes there’s the messes we inherit·1 min read·Mar 11, 2019--2--2
Hugh BlackthorneCherry Blossom SkiesBeyond the wall of windows, cherry blossoms drift high in the air. Wind outside catches the petals, setting them alight, dancing and…·1 min read·Mar 4, 2019--1--1
Hugh BlackthorneinThe Mad RiverChasing GhostsEver since you left, I can empathise with ghosts, even fall in love with them. Unattainable, distant, fantastical ghosts — my favourite.·4 min read·Feb 23, 2019--3--3
Hugh Blackthornesea dreamswhen you go to the sea windswept and deep laden with sleek fishes dreaming of land while you’re off dreaming of water do you ever find…·1 min read·Feb 21, 2019--2--2
Hugh Blackthornebloommaybe one valentine’s i won’t be haunted by those damn sticky ghosts pressing early spring flowers deep in my lungs snowdrops, crocuses…·1 min read·Feb 10, 2019----
Hugh BlackthorneinP.S. I Love YouUnravelling1. There’s thread shot through this whole tangled thing. Starting with crumpled cotton, a chill night, first pushed together like…·2 min read·Feb 7, 2019--4--4
Hugh BlackthorneThe GiftYou don’t get the angel you order — you get the angel you need. Funny trick, that.·1 min read·Feb 2, 2019--2--2
Hugh BlackthorneMaskA beautiful facade: porcelain coats sleek bones, ebony eyes mirror sky, golden dusk caught in curls. When the wind stirs, the beauty of…·1 min read·Jan 28, 2019--4--4