Archive - The Strange Lad

How the strange lad's poems and a pint offer the perfect cure for the troubled heart.

Feb 20

Your Second Grace

With a stumble in the spotlight, the strange lad asks for his second grace.

Feb 16

January 2026

The Unsaid Alright

On Boxing day, the strange lad met a girl and left with an unsaid alright.

Jan 16

From Hobbacott Down to The Bullers

The Strange Lad walks from Hobbacott Down to The Bullers to slake his poetic thirst.

Jan 8

Instead of awkward pity, the strange lad wants you to talk normal.

Jan 6

December 2025

Bude for Christmas

The strange lad shanties how a boy dove in the Christmas sea and, with a new crew, pulled a miracle home.

Dec 16, 2025

Twas the week before Christmas

The Strange Lad discovers the true meaning of Christmas in a community that welcomes all.

Dec 16, 2025

November 2025

The Strange Lad believes in helping people to help people.

Nov 18, 2025

Hurt people hurting people

From a land where strange cliches are the only fruit, The Strange Lad seeks the truth that hurt people hurt people.

Nov 17, 2025

4:23

Bude's Community Cafe

The Strange Lad's love poem spells out gratitude for the cafe in Bude that brews kindness in the community.

Nov 17, 2025

October 2025

Zombified by Sirens Dream

The Strange Lad was zombified in his head by Sirens Dream.

Oct 15, 2025

2:51

In the awakening notes of the harpist's grand opus, the Strange Lad learned the bitter price of dreams.

Oct 15, 2025

3:30

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