SPRINGBOARD

Writing to Succeed

I edit a small magazine called Springboard, which is aimed at providing help and companionship for writers. I've had so much poetry sent in which I couldn't put into the magazine that I've started to put as much of it as I can into a supplement called The Curate's Egg. The reason for the title lies in the old Punch cartoon about the curate's reply to his bishop when asked about his egg: Yes, my Lord, it's good in parts. Poets who get published earn themselves a free copy of the magazine and perhaps take a small step towards winning greater recognition.

If you share my interest in writing short stories or poetry you might like to get in touch.


My e-mail addy is: LeoBrooks@compuserve.com

Best Wishes from a Samaritan

I pity you
friend.
I would have crossed over
to you
and given you first aid, 
believe me.
I would have taken you in
or at least
phoned for an ambulance
but you see
the road that separates us
is an ocean.
So all I can do I'm afraid
is carry on
and dine at the inn
by myself.