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The day I grow up ...
...I'll watch the whole of Marathon Man.
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Murder in the City
An air of death in the City this morning.
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You Can Win A Goldfish!
He stood, at the bottom, of the Helter Skelter. Waiting. She will not be long, he thought. Then they can go, get some candyfloss, perhaps win a goldfish.
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Black Willow
To know I will never see your face again ...
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The Matchstick Men and the Rainbow
When one's reach exceeds one's grasp
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Perfection
You always tried to hide Your thick red hair with a hat. But your cheeks were A permanent blush From school taunting.
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Flashbacks
When I was two my Mum paraded me along the canal Where the emerald-headed mallards gossiped amongst the bull rushes.
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The Red Rose of Palookaville (re-edited)
Re-edited because of some kind and helpful comments. he origanal version is at http://www.abctales.com/story/ralph/red-rose-palookaville-0 Interested in views.
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For Old Times' Sake
A chance encounter.
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Jimmy
Inspiration Point:First Kiss
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Alzheimers
“You’re name is Dorothy Hill. You are 81 and you live in Sussex. You were married to James Hill and your wedding was in 1952 on the 15th of April. You have 1 son, 2 daughters and 7 grandchildren.
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Uncle Sam
My sister said to tell on him ...
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The Poet Who Fell in Love
It’s taken us a long time to get here. And I’m scared it will take me longer to get back. Your arm sways at my side like a rusty swing. Our fingers touch but can’t seem to attach.
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Susan makes me think of something
There was enough room for a sparrow to perch in the waiter’s earlobe. A sparrow, its ears burning, flew in through the back door, bounced on the windows, and then left.
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My First Kiss
Inspiration point 29.08.08
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THE PIE SHOP Chapter Seven Maurie's Story
A stern lesson!
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Verity Jones
Her T-shirt soaking wet, I gave her mine.
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Fall to the Ocean
The heat melted the air above the pool, the desert beyond unresolved, a smear of browns and golds, the sky a big, stupid blue.
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What I Remember
Inspiration Point
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This Prison
I wake to a blue and yellow pastel dawn Chalked with white clouds And I know I dreamt about you again.
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