English folklore speaks of freedom, of men in woods, of rebellion against power.

the major oak
waist trainers
stolen to order

Compression vests smooth the silhouette but cannot smooth unease.

masculinity
bound by shaping shorts
the forest breathes

Paul Conneally
December 15th 2025

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‘Is This The Way The Universe Works? (555 Verses)’, Paul’s book with Gavin Wade is published by Set Margins and available direct from New Reality Records (message us) or from Amazon Books https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/9083318885/ref=cx_skuctr_share?smid=AGS6QO63KR5V7