Category Archives: Poetry

The First Trick or Treat

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The origins of “trick or treating” are debatable, but can probably be dated back to one of various festivals and traditions from the middle ages in Britain. However, something strikingly similar and almost certainly unconnected can be found in the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Poetry, Random Chatter | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Creature from the Pit

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Me only cruel immortality Consumes: I wither slowly in thine arms, Here at the quiet limit of the world… Oh dear, look at that monster.  It’s shaped like… well, that’s unfortunate.  How did nobody notice before it went in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Who, Entertainment, Fourth Doctor, Poetry, Reviews, Science Fiction, Television | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Roger Pocock

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The View from the Junkyard!  Over the last few months we have written nearly 150 articles, with something new every day since the blog started.  We are taking our first week off … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Christmas, Doctor Who, Poetry, Random Chatter, Science Fiction, Television | 1 Comment

Christmas Doctors

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Roger Pocock

Our regularly scheduled weekend post has been interrupted by this special treat.  But first, a quick story… When I met my wife, I discovered we both shared an admiration for a certain doctor.  You see where this is going, right? … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Who, Entertainment, Poetry, Random Chatter, Science Fiction | Tagged | 2 Comments