A poem for Easter

Valentine’s Day has a habit of creating a focus on concepts of love and romance and poetry can be a...

Donald Trump's denigration of NATO allies' military support exposes his rank hypocrisy

Martin Griffiths brings us a poem of light for the winter solstice

A pensive poem for November

A poem for those missing the tennis this week

In an age of economic and political turmoil, it must be the EU and its allies, including the UK, which...

A tribute to the American poet

Martin Griffiths examines the paradoces

Martin Griffiths reacts to recent alarming international events and the instability they have created.

Martin Griffiths plunges into dirty water

A poem inspired by the writer's visit to the Chestnut Walk at Croft Castle one misty winter's morning

The wren's winter song: a new poem to mark Christmas

A response to recent press regarding freebies, including holidays, received by various politicians. Are such offers are a good idea...

Martin Griffiths condemns the false patriotism of the rioters and concluded that St George must be in tears

The road to the White House has just taken a new turn ...

With so with much war and associated horror in the world today, Picasso's painting is as shocking and relevant as...

Brexit affects us all. It remains the great elephant in the room.

Apparently there's been a football match taking place...

With this Easter poem Martin Griffiths explores the interpretations of sacrifice as depicted in various crucifixes

Martin Griffiths recalls this 1915 poem which is still pertinent today

Martin Griffiths looks at some of the pleasures and benefits to be gained by planting an apple tree.

A final thought on St. Valentine's day

Reminiscences prompted by Valentine's day

Tomorrow is Valentine’s day, which has become a multi billion commercial event. But what are its origins?

A short poem for Christmas from Martin Griffiths

Martin Griffiths investigates the case for solar panels and describes how he installed a system at his Gloucestershire home.

Martin Griffiths looks into just some of the dilemmas facing the NHS and its workforce.

Martin Griffiths’ incisive pen spells out the cruel path we follow and how our hands are forever tainted with the...

Martin Griffiths was on the Rejoin March and came back more convinced than ever that the message is worth spreading