Cherrypicked stories
The Mountain Code!
This was insipired by memories of my father’s lusty singing of the humourous 'National Anthem of the Ancient Britons' or the 'Woad Ode' (to tune of Men of Harlech) I didn’t know it by that title but just by some of the words and tune (see links) I used to enjoy the fun, rhythm and fun rhymes. What I’ve written comes from thinking about it but is nothing like it.
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Waiting for the Flyers Pt 4: The Fall
Short section about Sally's recovery (prior to the outcome of the village searches)
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Red Bicycle 19-20
Alexander stands trial. Parts 19-20 of 22.
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A Man Named Malcolm
I had always thought of my cousin as a waster. Then I met a man at his funeral.
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A few early wild daffodils in the woods
Trees above seem dead and dun; fragile …
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Red Bicycle 17-18
Alexander confronts the secret forces that control Molloch. Parts 17-18 of 22.
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Inklings
Inklings. A random selction of thoughts from my jotter, on a theme.
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Schmooze control
I should cleave each word with an axe and burn it. Half asleep at the wheel. Not drunk but on snooze control. I find my own way home as my life goes...
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Newes From The Dead
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Red Bicycle 15-16
The red bicycle gives up its final clue. Alexander prepares for his confrontation with Molloch. Parts 15-16 of 22.
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Waiting for Spring
Inspired by the Spring from Vivaldi's Four Season, one of the very first CDs I listened to as someone whose dad loves classical music. I still love it. The rest is current events. Picture is mine, created on Canva.
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Red Bicycle 13-14
Natalya views the bungalow but Alexander remains suspicious. Molloch's generosity becomes overbearing. Parts 13-14 of 22.
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Dedicated? Nah!
They’re all out in the shed in a cardboard box wrapped up in PVC. Black silk shirt with red stripes And a shoelace tie. Cool wasn’t a word back then...
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Topolino
Image: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. Author Dave_7 (.Flkr.)
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Craven Gets Addressed
“You’re shoes are too tight.” “”What?” The janitor ran his mop over Craven’s shoes and stood his ground. “And they’re awful dirty.” “Hey! Are you...
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Grace
I held out a fish supper, warm in my hand, still in its wrapper. ‘Here, yeh want this?’ Local Joe was standing in George Square, emptying a black bag...
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meltwater
meltwater today, the wall talks in water, a patois of wet light snow moss and wizened lavender the hands that made this wall, long since earth desire...
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seep
seep a jagged, early palette pierced needle blue, bends around the moon flint fingers of lilac haul back the night as splintered gold, stirs trees...
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Red Bicycle 11-12
Alexander begins the task of repairing the damaged garden - and a visitor makes an unexpected offer. Parts 11-12 of 22.
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