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Disenchantment 49
***** Malbourne wasn’t sure how long he stood by himself, surrounded by the snakes, or black, snake-like creatures. If he had to guess, he might have...
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Arise and Go Forth
So lovely the way sun’s evening light strokes tree tops with a paintbrush of bright which reflects the red & orange of Autumn bliss and a turn...
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The Labyrinth
Entrances and exits.
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Bronte's Inferno I (419)
Writing as therapy. Look up 419 Scam, or just read this, you'll get what it is.
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The Man Who Hated Wasting Paper
I would give him wings made from the crisp red gold of fallen leaves, fold the bark of silver birch into darts that would pierce his stingy heart. I...
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1991 - Edinburgh's Aids Epidemic, the view of a local creche worker
I wrote this a long time ago It is a reminder of an earlier epidemic.
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Stunted Growth
A hero grips the shattered rail, Striving always not to fail, A mother raises up the babe, Becoming herself another slave A generation rises, an...
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Desert Eyes
Swallow me whole engulf me with your hungered gaze your azured almonds ablaze with a million Saharan fires wordless interrogate me through sand-laden...
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Persian Rug Sale At The URC
Hesketh was enjoying being on the planning committee for the Persian rug sale. He was new to the church and to the area, and this was a good...
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Entrances and Exits
Thunder Down Under.
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Glory
I read of a man who knew no bounds of love - giving to others forgiving sin healing the sick and renewing spirits. Yes - He did such favours. His...
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May you please the Lord
May His grace and blessings be endless Be brave and bold He is ever with you Blessed in faith hope and love abundant May you please the Lord , May...
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Nothing true?
Nothing true? Hey Sudhamayee ! Fervently pray we. “Your soul to be blest with peace and rest Stayed it, distressed at your lifelong quest of the...
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Where can wisdom be found?
[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] For beauty, riches people search, but what is greater far – the ‘why’ of everything that is, is worth much...
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Mr. Lee's Cafe
There was a tiny brass bell that hung over the front door of the Gogoratu Cafe. It rang every morning at 8:30 and then again three hours later. Those...
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Domain
The woods are skin to God’s gift and a spiritual journey unmasks His delight.
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Money - some context
As of 13th January 2022 (last Thursday), the Top Ten richest people (all men) in the world had an estimated (official) net worth as follows:
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Timesnot
First-time fatherhood is world-changing. That’s what Alan Hillier was discovering with every day that passed. He’d been determined not to screw this...
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Big Man Up Front
"We need to put the big man up front. Get him on all the politics shows criticising the PM and showcasing how he'd be different." "Yeah, the Prime...
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IN OUR TWOSOME KITCHEN
In our twosome kitchen - on the glazed cupboard door - hangs a tiny wooden heart by a blood red ribbon. The heart is not alone: Beside it is a tiny...
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