The Long Dark Valley of the Soul

All our life we are pressurised by family and peer expectations to grow up in so many ways.Our lives can be littered with all the things we feel the need to apologise for.In this verse Greyone recounts all the time he could have done better.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollectiveIncludes social media, websites and blogs. Episode art created using Microsoft Copilot.

The writer is playing the role of voyeur from the safety of his local station café. Naively judging those who bear the burden of service. He sees the young and athletic ones that thrive. Others are slowly turning grey and beg for release. Finally, acknowledging those we remember for a while, are those that gain brief popularity through the populist lens of social media.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollectiveIncludes social media, websites and blogs. Episode art created using Microsoft Copilot.

The Greyone reads to us his verse depicting the "rat race" way of life he and many other belive they have. The one ray of light that we all can have. That we can gain satisfaction from a job well done.

In this episode , Earl introduces use to the mood and character of his second volume of morose verses.Further resources are here: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective.Includes social media, websites and blogs. Image was created using Microsoft Copilot.

Christopher, Earl and Short welcome you to Earl's recitation of his second volume of morose poetry.Further resource are here: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective. Includes social media, websites and blogs. Image was created using Microsoft Copilot.

Join Chris, Shorty and Greyone in the clubhouse for their final episode for this season and this year.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective. Includes social media, websites and blogs. Image was created using Microsoft Copilot.

In the final episode of Shorty's winter outing, our hero enjoys the start of this year's (2022) final parade. Enjoy the same sights and sounds as he walks with the many revellers.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective. Includes social media, websites and blogs. Image is a photo by S06-SWO Aaron Wilson on Unsplash.

Shorty introduces us to their final season for this year. Where he visits a local and beloved event - The Winter Watch Parade.Check out our resources using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective. Includes social media, websites and blogs. Image is a photo by S06-SWO Aaron Wilson on Unsplash.

Shorty and the team wrap things up for this season with some news about the next season and the next year.Hosted by Christopher J Hunt with Short G extent and Greyone.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective Includes social media, websites and blogs.

Shorty reads the third of his favourite poems.The Human Seasons by John KeatsHosted by Short G Extent with Christopher J Hunt.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective Includes social media, websites and blogs.Episode art created using Microsoft Copilot.

Shorty reads the second of his favourite poems.IF by Rudyard KiplingHosted by Short G Extent with Christopher J Hunt.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective Includes social media, websites and blogs.Episode art created using Microsoft Copilot

Shorty reads the first of his favourite poems.The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr.Hosted by Short G Extent with Christopher J Hunt.Check out our resource using this link: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective.Includes social media, websites and blogs.Episode art is of a man kneeling in church in thoughtful contemplation.

After a successful shop and a comforting break, Shorty must achieve a successful trek home with his prized possessions.The episode image is a Photo by nrd on Unsplash.

Shorty's shop has been a success. He now needs a break in a quiet corner for refreshment and reflection.The episode image is a Photo by nrd on Unsplash.

Shorty arrives intact and commences his regular shopping ritual. Carefully selecting his crucial buys to help him survive the coming week.The episode image is a Photo by nrd on Unsplash.

Shorty's regular weekly shopping trip starts with a long walk out on a grey and wet Saturday morning. Equipped only with his backpack, trusty (& cheap) shopping trolley and a heart full of hope.The episode image is a Photo by nrd on Unsplash.Links to our resources can be found here: https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective

Shorty has yet another chance to deepen his relationship with the cheerful worker—a chance to be remembered.The episode image is a Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash.Here is the link to our resources:--> ⁠https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective⁠

Shorty's favourite coffee machine gets chatty and offers some interesting chat to the coffee shop world.The episode image is a Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash. Here is the link to our resources:--> ⁠https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective⁠

Shorty takes his seat with a good view of the staff and new customers. He is also prepared to indulge in a little 'on the fly' banter.The episode image is a Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash.Here is the link to our resources:--> ⁠https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective⁠

Whilst waiting for his chosen brew, Shorty has his first big chance to make friends with a pleasant chap.The episode image is a Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash.Here is the link to our resources:--> ⁠https://linktr.ee/darkwitnesscollective⁠