clcouch123
In conversation, I prefer Christopher. My mom named me after Christopher Robin, after all. In writing, I use “C L Couch” (or, more simply, “c l couch”) because the form is genderless and also frankly easier to use. I have awful writer’s cramp. I am an educator more or less retired, more or less due to disability. At present, I live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (USA). My writing here I mean to be occasional and also devotional. Either or both. The banner and profile photographs are by my friend and peer Debra Danielson. More of Debbie’s work to be enjoyed is at debradanielson.org. Thanks to each of you and both and all for coming to my blog.
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December 6, 2016 at 4:08 pm
Christopher you capture this burned down building used for art, music, and all kinds of creativity, well. An interesting term to use in the article ‘Ghost Ship’ but it was extremely effective in your poem. “Emptied of her passangers” is a strong line to start with and the reference to Nero is interesting as well. A fascinating question “what matters to a burning ship?” But more in the end, you are so right, it’s those who are ledtvliving who morn “first” who are most affected having lost friends, colleagues, children, etc.