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.Oct 19, 20191Oct 19, 20191
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…Mar 28, 2019Mar 28, 2019
Hugh BlackthorneCastawayssometimes there’s the messes we make and sometimes there’s the messes we inheritMar 11, 20192Mar 11, 20192
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…Mar 4, 20191Mar 4, 20191
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.Feb 23, 20193Feb 23, 20193
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…Feb 21, 20192Feb 21, 20192
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…Feb 10, 2019Feb 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…Feb 7, 20194Feb 7, 20194
Hugh BlackthorneThe GiftYou don’t get the angel you order — you get the angel you need. Funny trick, that.Feb 2, 20192Feb 2, 20192
Hugh BlackthorneMaskA beautiful facade: porcelain coats sleek bones, ebony eyes mirror sky, golden dusk caught in curls. When the wind stirs, the beauty of…Jan 28, 20194Jan 28, 20194