Cherrypicked stories
PORTUGESE COVE poem
This little port is one of many on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. It was home to early wayfarers and remains so for later inhabitants who cherish the land, and sustenance the sea provides.
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The Affinity V
If you missed the earlier episodes of The Affinity, you will find them here: http://www.abctales.com/set/ian-hobson/longer-stories
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Sweet Things
A young couple sat opposite one another on a train. 'Would you like a fruit tella?' asked the young man, his words dripping with delicious tangy juice.
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The North Is So Much Better For Youngsters Today
A man came to fix the washing machine, and she noticed his teeth. The man said he had them inserted permanently because he’s a theatrical entertainer.
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Your Name Has Been Randomly Selected
Pennie Rakestraw emailed details of my order; she claimed it helped performance in the bedroom. Freuden Ginnery agreed and lodged himself between
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Haiku
This is cheating and, actually, I quite enjoy them... but it's a great word isn't it.
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Before the Fall
You use the kind of ink that never dries.
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SF. Pt 7b. The Jazz Club.
Simon kindly fills in some gaps.
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December 12
Going through the stockroom to clock in, the shelving is skeletal; then where the cages of new delivery go, are neatly laid out posters, huge and bright as medeival banners - 70%OFF, 90% OFF, LAST FE
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Plastic Fantastic - Take 2
With every line a strict 7 syllables, or 3 1/2 iambic feet, in the hope that it scans better now!!!
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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Incidentally, so sorry I’ve wrecked your Christmas. A lot more attractive things you could be doing on Christmas Eve.
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All Agreed?
Maybe peace & harmony won't be all it's cracked up to me? Left right,day night, black white,dark light - in cooperation = out of sight?
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Third Time Lucky
A mirror poem of sorts. (-; another obscure poetic form.
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No ABC
The full stop in the family photograph has had you twins; mewing, pastel, blanket balls, lip syncing heartbeats, burping breast milk.
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The Window Of Delight
I tried to tell this tale with the eyes of an African child, with innocence,without clutter of politics, the doubt that comes with adulthood. Clear away the cag there's a serious question here.
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Raincoat with Four Sleeves
Was it directed at me?
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Return of the Mac
you work it out...
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Road Trip
“Boy Found Dead in Park” read the headline. John felt the acid rising again as his fears were confirmed.
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stand clear of the closing doors
Entering the 96 Street station, I take the Lexington Avenue local downtown.
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Dancer
i knew it was fear of realizing that i am more alive there than out here with you alone not dancing not twisting and raising my hands in joy
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