Richard Rose’s poem is about a promise that a grandfather makes to his grandchildren in these turbulent times.
Richard Rose’s essay reflects on the joys of travelling to the seaside and contrasts experiences in the UK and India. It reports an amusing true incident when visiting a beach near Chennai in Tamil Nadu and suggests that such experiences are unique to India and part of the charm that rewards such a journey.
The creation of borders which have divided people remains a contentious issue. For many, identity has been challenged following what might be seen as the arbitrary establishment of boundaries. Richard’s essay reflects the experiences of a few people impacted by shifting borders and suggests that there is a more humane way of considering the establishment of identity.