The dire times our brave leaders have steered us in From one fear of Charybdis to that of Scylla Social distancing in a double decker society Down to the festive menu distance keeps its values So we are deemed jolly and spoilt Caviar and lobster can wait… Photo Hugh Ardoin The Estates of Emergency Gallery
Like wandering Ulysses sailing across endless oceans Lost at sea listening to the mermaids’ distant call Lured into Charybdis’ hungry crutches, or was it Scylla Alcohols and smokes have turned the streets into maelstroms Fuelling our irresistible inclination for fatal attractions Photo Hugh Ardoin The Notting Hill 2019 Carnival Gallery