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Jonathan Stevens

Jonathan Stevens (6 January 1977 - 27 December 2013), known as "Dr. Jonny", studied Human Genetics and Biology at Oxford, and worked in medical research. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 33. He was a British medical researcher and campaigner for people with Parkinson's disease. He collapsed and died at Christmas 2013. A post mortem found that he had an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. A photography competition now runs in his memory as he himself had a keen interest in photography, which he continued to explore even after his Parkinson's diagnosis. more »

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There's a ghost inside the wheat that grows
Hungry for the sky
Straining with his brothers all
For the light that falls on high
Reaching up, past the clouds
Sun is the finishing post
Desire is the fire
Fueling the Hungry Ghost

There's a ghost inside the old grist mill
Hungry for the grain
Grinding off this mortal coil
Loose the seed again
Water turns the well-dressed wheel
Then you can boast:
I have made a flour with the power of the Hungry Ghost

There's a ghost inside the mixing bowl
Hungry for the dough
Start with bubbling sour
Pour it in, just so
Borrow some water longing for the sea
Salt stole from the coast
Hungry hands making demands, shaping the Hungry Ghost

There's a ghost inside the oven now
Hungry for the loaves
With a mouth of brick and a tongue of fire
Eating in its stoves
Shroud of smoke, blessing of the mist
Preparing the Host
Altar of offering, reborn Hungry Ghost

There's a ghost inside the baker, now
Hungry for the bread
Haunted by missing words
Rising in his head
Clad in white, a dance with the peel
Buttering your toast
Trading loaves for love
And food for the Hungry Ghost

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