JJ Middleway
An essential reservoir; continuously refreshing and re-invigorating as it flows, journeying from joy to grief and back again.
Expressing emotions which can add to that ever flowing river, and through that, irrigate, refresh and renew, not only the inner landscape of the soul, but the outer landscape of community and culture, stirring and connecting humanity at its selfless source. This is what poetry is capable of. By honouring Awen*, we allow Spirit to flow. ‘Awen’ – in the ancient language of these islands – alludes to “Flowing Spirit”.
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BE A LIVING PENTAGRAM Begin In your Heart. With your right hand upon your left breast Commit to all dreams and all ensuing action Arising from
Today I rolled my first few block printed poems off an old style hand turned printing press. The poem had been set to type in
JJ MIDDLEWAY – 27th August 1998 For once it was Each hollow hereabouts Had Names and Legends ancient Engraved upon Earth-Bones And rivers flowed with
Prelude: Unlike those who govern our lands these days, The Druids were reputed for administering justice and honouring truth. This is reflected in
The Riddle of Spirit It seems that alcoholics Are great sensitives For whom the rigours and Horrible splendour of the world Are just too much
Come dream the world anew For the time it is upon us As the land cries out Let consciousness be stirred Redeem all Wells and
1. Winter Solstice Here in the embers of DecemberAs the veil between the years grows thinRejoice that we are all togetherAs days will soon draw
When on the wind I freely skate And graze the very silk clouds of creation Wave, turbulent wave Such is the remit of full life’s
Oh Lady thou art fair of face Blessed with beauty, poised with grace Soft sunlight permeates your form As you reflect the golden dawn Contrasting
A passion for this Earth I feel Compassioin which is so, so real. My blood flows through earth’s laval veins My tears reflected in her
Winter snow Poetry eludes Strange To come to winter The trees bend, buckle and break under the weight of fresh snow My legs bend, buckle
I am Human flawed and frail I am Seeker of the Grail I am Poet tortured bliss I am Love passionate kiss I am Healer
A myth based on fact, weaving song and prose As song saturated the throng, the mystery of the mistletoe permeated the receptive being of each
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This is the first volume of poetry by JJ reflecting his early work in the mid to late 1990’s. It includes classics like ‘Ode to Woman‘, ‘I am not a Christian‘ and ‘Come Dream the World Anew‘. JJ’s deep love of the Earth and of life, permeates these poems
Live Sessions via Facebook – Tuesday’s 8pm 20 minutes of Song, Silence & reflection.
I look forward to you all joining me.
Blessings JJ
