The Sixty Second Scribe

The Sixty Second Scribe looks at the world around him, in all its wonder, frustration and absurdity, and tries to make some sort of sense out of it, and does his best to do that just at a minute at a time. On this site, you’ll find many videos of performances, both ‘studio’ and ‘live’ and you can buy books, or even book a performance if you’re so inclined. Whatever it is you choose to do, I hope you get something from it.

Latest Poems & News

Unjustified Means, Unjustified Ends

Unjustified Means, Unjustified Ends – a Poem by The Sixty Second Scribe

Halloween is Cancelled - Poem

Halloween is Cancelled – Sad to Say it’s True

Let’s start again - a poem by the sixty second scribe

Let’s Start Again – a Poem by the Sixty Second Scribe

Decaying ever, ever on - a poem by the sixty second scribe

Decaying Ever, Ever On – a Poem by The Sixty Second Scribe

Holding back the tears - a poem by the sixty second scribe

Holding Back the Tears – a Poem by the Sixty Second Scribe

interior design of a courtroom

Idiot Destroyers of Progress

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Latest Video

The Sixty Second Scribe (and current Bard of Stony Stratford) is a special guest at the Scribal Gathering Showcase at The Crown in Stony Stratford, on the 7th June 2022 as part of StonyLive! A 20 minute set of mainly new material, beautifully filmed by Ian Newman, hosted by Jonathan JT Taylor and with sound by Duncan Carter.
Scribal Gathering Showcase June 2022
The Sixty Second Scribes takes a look at the seemingly obvious difficulties in the thought processes of those who believe that learning to live with Covid means ignoring Covid and not taking steps to reduce transmission, but who then get all shouty when the next lockdown looms. Odd people to say the least. Willing to trust nobody except some loon who tells them that they don't have to do anything themselves. Takes all sorts I guess. Happy Christmas etc.
LT023 Causality is Beyond Me - The Sixty Second Scribe
The Sixty Second Scribe takes a look at the latest dead cat to be thrown on the dinner table, and while he recognises it for just what it is, he also considers that it might just serve a purpose. It's difficult to say for sure, but even the supine nature of the British public must have a limit somewhere. Surely?
This Feline Has Ceased To Be - The Sixty Second Scribe on the latest dead cat to be thrown our way
The Sixty Second Scribe shares a bewildering experience where a friend who he had previously had a great deal of respect for, showed herself to be more than a bit bizarre in her political approach. And left him scratching his head a great deal. And swearing a lot. Although only once in here. Which means it probably won't get onto Critical Mass. Such is life eh?
You Know Where You Are With Johnson - The Sixty Second Scribe
The Sixty Second Scribe talks of hope, inspiration, beards and jam making. I have a sneaking feeling that will be the only time someone types that sentence today, although I guess stranger things have happened.
The Sound of the Crowd by The Sixty Second Scribe
The Sixty Second Scribe takes a minute or two to look over the goings on in Glasgow and has a question or two to ask about the motives of many of those involved.
Good Cop Bad Cop - The Sixty Second Scribe
The Sixty Second Scribe shares his genuine disgust at the actions of our prime minister in relation to a simple piece of cloth. His infantile refusal to follow even the most basic of rules, and the appalling example that sets to others in the country, suggests we're in for a very long fight against this disease.
Odd Man Out - The Sixty Second Scribe
The Sixty Second Scribe takes a minute or so to be all topical and discuss Halloween, while managing to touch on the pandemic, the economy, the labour party and Richard Madely, all in sixty seconds. Surely that's got to be worth a watch.
Halloween is Cancelled - The Sixty Second Scribe
The Sixty Second Scribe takes a look at the topic that's got twitter's knickers in a twist this week, as our delightful government decide to vote down an amendment requiring our water companies to make steps towards reducing the amount of raw sewage that they chuck into our rivers, lakes and seas. Crazy anarchists we might be, but I don't think that's all that crazy an idea.
The Turd World - The Sixty Second Scribe
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