Truthful, humorous and insightful poetry to uplift and brighten your day. Hosted and written by Martin Strasmore. The resounding gongs, played by Kassandra Strasmore, offer an experience of peace and tranquility. Good poetry can open up the mind and heart to new ways of seeing the world, accepting difficulties and embracing opportunities for transformation. Each episode is intended to support and uplift the world and to renew our respect for each other and nature.
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Martin Strasmore
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comedy · religion & spirituality · society & culture
After completing St.Cuthbert’s Way more than a month ago It took me awhile to process my experiences. So this is about the end of that walk and the realization that three themes emerged: first the sudden shock of coming back into “civilization”, second that human nature continues to follow history and create inequalities and conflicts, and finally the realization that I experienced a form of time travel, a Dr. Who experience. “ANICK” is actually spelt Alnwick but in Northumb...
7 Aug 2026
FOLLOWING ST. CUTHBERT'S WAY
I walked St Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose, Scotland to Holy Island in Northumberland in June and July 2026 this is my 3rd experience doing this. Previously I walked on the Franciscan Way and the Camino de Santiago. St Cuthbert lived around 650AD, he preferred solitude and walking in nature, but when he was elected a bishop this is the way he walked, to follow his calling. These poems capture my experience of the landscape, the history and the spirit of St.Cuthbert and the monk...
8 Jun 2026
ISRAEL AT PEACE Part 2
This is a continuation of Episode 3. In 2018 I walked on the Israel national Trail also known as the Schwill, which means the path. The poems in this episode describe the second half of my walk with the group. I finally left the group at Tel Aviv and returned back to the USA. While I understand why Israel attacked terrorists in Gaza and now Lebanon, I am truly disappointed and disgusted with the extent of the destruction and killing that have happened the last few years. After my ...
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