A Crumpled life
Stories and poems written by Tim Crump
About the show
Stories lurk sometimes stuck under stones, forlorn in the fields, woods, streets and cafes. In the light of day or in the darkness of my bitter soul. Here are some stories and poems from my crumpled life.
Episodes
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13: Poem: Please let me sit
April 16th, 2020 | 2 mins 19 secs
Three poems about process - if you want to call it that
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12: Poem: Show don't tell
April 15th, 2020 | 1 min 48 secs
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11: Poem: Not one escaped
April 14th, 2020 | 2 mins 25 secs
The writer tells of struggle against the inevitable
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9: Poem: Bone Structure
April 12th, 2020 | 55 secs
Where the writer gains a sense of connection with the earth and sky
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8: History: Crucem, Sanctam, Subiit
April 12th, 2020 | 2 mins 46 secs
Antony Bek - Edward I's warrior bishop and crusader recalls his life in Edward's service
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7: Poem: The road to Mam Tor is impassable to traffic
April 10th, 2020 | 2 mins 32 secs
Whereby the writer attempting to ascend the ridge between Mam Tor and Losehill finds himself blinded by dust from Earl's cement works
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6: Poem: The Prisoner
April 10th, 2020 | 1 min 29 secs
Whereby the writer truly tells of a winter experience at the stepping stones over the river Derwent at Hathersage
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5: Story: Be my friend on Facebook?
April 9th, 2020 | 1 min 53 secs
The past comes back to haunt a watercolorist who decides to take an unforeseen opportunity into his own hands
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4: Story: A Norseman thinks of Climate Change
April 8th, 2020 | 2 mins 44 secs
greenland, norse, story
The norse settlements in Greenland have failed …
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3: History: It's a sin!
April 7th, 2020 | 1 min 43 secs
We all commit indiscretions but some sins are worse than others
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2: History: Crime and Punishment
April 6th, 2020 | 1 min 55 secs
Justice used to be so much simpler in the 'Good Old Day' - just be grateful you didn't come up before this judge