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A Love Like That
:-)
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November 6th
I sit waiting in the park at dusk And the spotlight is on me now. Darkness pools around, around the edges Leaving a hollow chasm of light at my feet Palms upturned I stand, rooted in concrete
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Swing
It was the rattling blind and the cold sprinkle of water on his arm that disturbed him. The window must've come unhooked. He smelt her warmth and rolled over to touch her but she wasn't there.
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Touch
Yes, I let him touch me. No, I’m not proud. It’s strange, like I was numb. I never felt a thing. That’s not to say he was, like, small or anything.
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The Truth Tree
Jim discovers the whole truth about everything. But will you?
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Knicker Bomber Glory?
Likely to offend...
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Reflections
smoke and mirrors...
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Kill The Monster, Chapter 12
X. THE TEN BASIC TRUTHS
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I don't want to share Amanda Palmer
About my favourite singer
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Monstrous Offspring
She lies like a stone, clutching her arms to her chest and covering freshly weeping wounds.
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Smurfette's Tragedy
A hen amongst cocks I am. It’s not my fault but it’s become my burden; the only woman left to bear children to beasts.
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Dance On Fire - Chapter 02
‘I’ve heard so many stories about how Transmission started,’ Suzy said. ‘Which one of them is the truth?’
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Up mountains
Thirty-two years old and still capable of spontaneity.
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Love in a time of apocalypse
I will always remember our last moments: memories literally burned into what’s left of my mind.
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Final Chapter: The Beauty of Parenthood or How You Should Be Careful What You Wish For
Kate gets first hand experience of parenthood. And quickly realises that life without babies can be fun. And there's still time for all that anyway.
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Full-Frontal Accountancy
"Are those really your spatulas, uncle?" He nodded, slowly.
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Smacznego
PROMPT "... Poles use 'Smacznego!' (which means Bon Appetit!) at every available opportunity - you pronounce it 'smatch-neigh-go'."
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Madame Butterfly
"Like the tattoo," I say...
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Dream
Unfortunately this poem was inspired by some bad news; a week ago I was rejected by Oxford University. But I want to thank you all for your support these past few months!
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