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This time of year
The light stays dull all day at this time of year, but at 6am it might as well be midnight. Eyes adjusting, finding focus, most of the time, on you...
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13/11/23
After expensive flats in London, three years in our annexe, now at last they have a home of their own. They moved in today – no longer behind a...
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Vintage Stuff
To be invited to one of Jay’s parties was something to boast about. They were lavish and exclusive. It was a sign one had made it to the top. Right...
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The Aging Business
There are four letters Elis Morgan really hates with a vengeance: I, K, E and A. The Swedish store has turned his world upside down. Now in his early...
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Haircut
I wonder if you could do something a bit different, I said to the hairdresser. I’ll try, they said, scissors open to ideas. It’s hard to describe, I...
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Sometimes
Sometimes, when winds of discontent blow loud and hue my heart with longing, I think of you lying outstretched on that living room floor, stoned off...
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Paper Petals
I knew I still had them somewhere Shoved away in some drawer or other, Those tiny petals you gifted me Of paper pink and flimsy made, Pierced...
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Cecily Dearest
“Cecily dearest,” Maude said to me, “I’m afraid the family’s investments are no longer gaining the return to which we are accustomed.” “What does...
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Mommy
Is daddy going to work late again tonight? Shh! I hear him at the door now – let’s welcome him home for supper kids.” “Daddy, we missed you” and...
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Eastern Sky
Eastern Sky Fractured skies. White lightening Lights up buildings. And for a moment We are blinded. Everything is shrouded. Cordite… Monochrome...
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Group Think
Group Think I grew up in a very good home, with eleven brothers and sisters. We lived in a blue collar neighborhood where such large families were...
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I Never Kept A Diary
I Never Kept A Diary I never kept a Diary, Relying on memories instead Images and voices Stored inside my head I always trusted recall To fill in all...
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A Case for Rosary Beads
I saw the number: it was six, six, six, and I asked myself, am I in a fix? What the devil is this? I know for a fact that I've not made a Faustian...
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A Richer Picture Of Spring
A Richer Picture Of Spring By Paul McCann The colours of spring are a wonderful thing for the creatures in fairyland . What a joy they bring to every...
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Motherly love
12-11-2003 Dear diary, Why is it that always he In her head comes before me? Is it his charm or simple wit That takes from me? the little git! I need...
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children of the coming apocalypse
[Playtime] Close your eyes Cover your ears Don’t look for a reason To have reason And we’ll be in the clear We’re children of the coming apocalypse...
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A Blank Diary
...of an 'honourable' fellow
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Compassion in a candy bar
Compassion in a candy bar My wife Mary and I were fortunate enough to visit the Alpine Countries in Europe a few summers back. All of the story book...
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The Party
Have you ever wondered what goes bump in the night?
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The Rufflegruts Of Kanderwick
The Rufflegruts Of Kanderwick By Paul McCann Kanderwick is a quiet place , nothing much happens , not much is said , But every night when most people...
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