The Bus Chortling in my boyish way, I thought someone must surely pay, But there she was, Her bulky fat and scraping shoe, Quite unable, to give her...
Christians say it's heaven or hell, The knelling of the funeral bell. Rational minds say it's nothing at all, The man with the scythe's terrible call...
The country roads were wide and winding, A canopy of trees and hegerows fresh with elderflower, Giving off a lovely scent. Then we came to a bluebell...
I don't think many conkers become trees. I remember hoardes of boys throwing up sticks to try and make them fall much to the consternation of neighbours. Nice poem : rich !
I loved the description of the imps, with their red torsos, furry legs and cloven hooves. This shadow king seems sinister; I want to know how it all turns out. Fascinating !
Hi,
Posted on Fri, 07 Oct 2022
Hi,
The narrative is progressing nicely : some wonderful, descriptive writing. Waiting for the final curtain !!!
hilary
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Hi,
Posted on Sun, 02 Oct 2022
Hi,
I just loved the passage in italics; it was beautiful prose. Look forward to seeing it through !
hilary
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hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022
hi Rhiannon,
I don't think many conkers become trees. I remember hoardes of boys throwing up sticks to try and make them fall much to the consternation of neighbours. Nice poem : rich !
hilary
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hi.
Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022
hi.
I liked this poem. Some interesting use of language. It works !
hilary
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hi,
Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2022
hi,
I like it too, Sean: short and sweet !
hilary
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Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2022
Hi Rhiannon,
I enjoyed the fruitiness of this, some engaging rhymes too. An enjoyable read !
hilary
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Hi marandina.
Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2022
Hi marandina.
I loved the description of the imps, with their red torsos, furry legs and cloven hooves. This shadow king seems sinister; I want to know how it all turns out. Fascinating !
hilary ...
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Hi,
Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022
Hi,
I think there's something comforting about the sound of the rain. Your poem had that effect on me too.
hilary
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Hi marandina,
Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2022
Hi marandina,
What with Harry Potter and such this sort of stuff is incredibly popular. Enjoying reading, bringing out the kid in me.
hilary
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Hi Jenny,
Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2022
Hi Jenny,
Very dreamy and nice olfactories too. I loved the squelchiness underfoot !
hilary
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