Cherrypicked stories
In Between the Doubt
In between the doubt and the truth Is the anguish of youth Too much pressure Not enough time Everybody’s looking For a sign In between the promise...
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Eve Still Spins
Umm... I'm sure you'll figure it out. Image is PD painting is in Carlisle Art Gallery, attributed to Italian School c.1650
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Misplaced
Of course, the worst thing about having a tidy-up, is you can’t find a thing. Usually, when I say that I can’t find something, I mean that I’ve...
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Uncle Claus
He travelled far, he travelled wide, never was he satisfied. Nowhere to escape or hide, no young girl who’d be his bride. Then one day this house he...
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Ideas
Have been having some ideas about what to make in wood engraving. Blackbird is obviously top of the list. Then wondered, what is the difference...
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
We bought a Lamborghini (or maybe a Fiat… it’s definitely Italian).
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Regret Two
I thought to extend the theme into a second poem.
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Bus Pass and Jeep Have a Wonderful Time
Jeep did themselves proud in ' Søstrene Grene', packing 'free rug' like a giant chorizo, with plenty of safe space left to cram with candles and...
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Holiday on Ice
It's like being on a real holiday but without any danger of having to talk to people over breakfast.
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A View From the Cab - The Debate 1948
“Where to?” said Sidney. “23rd and Third,” said the man. “Sit back and enjoy the ride, mister. And say hello to my pooch.” The man reached over the...
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A Matter of Regret
The wrong choice.
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Sandwitchcraft
If you feel yourself hexed at the sight of mince, or lacking the lustre to cook anything that takes longer than chanting your average incantation,...
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Monday, Monday (Dead Reckoning series - Part 15)
In which Josiah becomes conspicuous by his absence and Samantha holds the key!
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Pre-Autumn
Wednesday was a half-lit pre-autumnal sort of a day. Necessitating candles, fairy-lights and a Kate Bush soundtrack. Weird mossy light. Rain...
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This Rose Garden
You’re so lucky To be in this rose garden To observe the scale of colours Draw the octave of scents Into your lungs To squeeze the petals hard Inside...
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A Blah Day
Tuesday started a blah-white day, didn’t even whip up a breeze. A morning for ironing and contemplation. Contemplating why I think the house is...
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Boris and the Hustings
This is the thirteenth entry in the satirical series at https://www.abctales.com/collection/pandemic-tales-bojo-and-co Boris and the Hustings It had...
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Malta. Part Five.
While we were still at home in England. Meghan booked a day out for both of us, it cost her 60 euros. It was a day out on a tourist boat, sightseeing...
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summer
It's as if the past had never been...
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Sean Happens 12
Dad staggered into the kitchen like his legs were encased in iron struts. He held out a primitive crossbow. A kind of spike in the narrow crosspiece...
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