Writing is endlessly interesting. There are times when I just jot down a thought and later it may turn into a story or a poem. The following is just such a series of ideas that came to me about belonging. It was the very modern lust for fame or celebrity, often without substance to back it up, that filled me with sorrow at the futility of such ventures. These were the thoughts, the poem will come later.

Belonging

Full fame and world wide acclamation, a modern sickness, no rewards except the sound of empty phrases echoing to some strident chords. We need to feel that we are loved, belonging is another measure, only to one person’s pleasure.

Perhaps, just perhaps we need to make sure people are valued for who they are.

Denny Bradbury

We are very well served in this area for good live theatre. We are within striking distance of Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Oxford and London. It does not take much longer to get to Stratford and access all that has to offer in terms of the ‘Bard’.

James Corden

Recently my friends and I saw James Corden in ‘One Man Two Govnors’ at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury. It was packed and the audience was not disappointed. The cast were all very good held together by James Corden’s brilliant lead. Although it would be unfair to emphasise that too much as they all offered beautifully drawn performances. In this rather sad economic time escapism through talented performance such as this lifts us out of the gloom.

I thank them all.

Denny Bradbury