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Nora O'Brien
Debbie was surprised to find a policeman outside when she opened the door. “Hello,” she said. “Can I help you?” “Are you Nora O’Brien?” the officer...
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Autumn mood
Autumn makes you reflective You look back on things Common place things In a new light It’s raining I have a cold My thoughts turn to John Mum and...
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Sedimentary
I've come to the sea to ask, again, for permission. It grants it as a grey tide rises around the open hearts of shells and bitter sharks' purses. The...
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Englishness 90,s style
Blur or Oasis ? Who’s your favourite spice girl ? Lighthearted banner about the cricket results Going for a curry laughing at "goodness gracious me...
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The War - Alone
I was separated from my unit. I was all alone in a war zone and the only way back to safety was along a road used by both sides. And so I walked. I...
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Beige Goo Splat - (part 2)
There was no point asking for help from my landlady, she didn’t care about my dog and was difficult to get any sense out of at the best of times...
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Appropriate!
The gas fire wasn’t working properly … On lifting its cover off, what was discovered inside? ‘Little Miss Naughty’ tiny book! …
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The Life Of Jim ( Part 4)
I wake to my usual surroundings and feelings. My little flat is a bit untidy but mostly clean. My throat is dry and my head is sore. This is not a...
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Baron Von Ernest and the Brotchen Schwestern
Blaring trumpets marked the arrival of the Baron von Ernest. The townsfolk rushed out of their houses to greet the great ruler, the Mayor ran...
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In The Parish of Saint Pancras of Rome
It was born of delay in 1862, when frustration turned to affray Trains were halted on congested line, with delays so horrendous That even the benign...
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Faith, unwavering
Faith, unwavering An unflinching faith in my mother as my all-powerful, mighty protector capable of thwarting all the miseries on my way, being sure...
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The War - It's Party Time
“All clear Boris?” “All clear Nkita. The bloody fascist cowards have all fled. And look,” he opened a wooden cabinet at the side of the room. “They...
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The War - The good coat
“It’s a shame,” said Artem. “It’s a good coat.” “That’s why we’re leaving it. Russians are tramps, thieving tramps. They don’t have nice things, any...
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Kettle Violation
The CEO was petulant. Case in point: kettle refill. She poured boiled water and realised there was enough for approximately a third of her mug. Cue a tirade on whoever thought it was acceptable to not fill the kettle after using said item.
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Another View Of Life
Another View Of Life by Paul McCann There beyond the city streets , the paths to bush tracks lay, for the new day that awakes with echidnas , turkeys...
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Mother Of Distraction
Mother Of Distraction By Paul McCann Mother of distraction into the confusion your bring resolution . Mother of distraction you’re the comfort I find...
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The man and the leather pouch
It was raining again, but he did not mind. There were very few people this time. He finished his work just as carefully as any other day and started...
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ODD.
About 2 months ago, it was late at night and I was flicking through the channels and saw that 60’s music was on, so I decided to watch that. Most of...
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FOR JENNY
Sitting under, that big hazel tree Slipping, my cup of tea Watching the washing, blow in the breeze As I ,watch it from my chair I see birds flying...
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Roadside Attraction 2/2
I had to move out, because one beautiful morning, I awoke to some shuffling on the porch. I looked to the front door, and a square shadow appeared...
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