Lion 26 - Writing In A Vacuum

 

Lion 26:

Cardamom.

Artist behind the lion:

Jeanne Charignon (French sculptor).

Adoptive Writer:

Jon at Writing In A Vacuum.

Blog Description:

Jon, 43, describes himself as a teacher and "would-be writer". When you read his blog, however, you are left with no doubt that this man is a natural writer. The blog is funny and heart-warming and the writing is classy (excuse the pun). On his site Jon says: "I've heard that no one should write in a vacuum. I'm here to watch and learn." He has written a children's novel about "a boy called Alfie Mortlock, an undertaker's mute who seems to be able to raise the dead".

Poem or piece of prose inspired by the lion:

Cardomum.

At first he looks flimsy
All peacock colours and no substance
Blank white and lines and curves
And letters that mean nothing
Look closer
The names of the world
Are writ large on his hide
And in some its fate
Perhaps
Or its fault.
Poor lion to carry such a burden.