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Acrostic – Appreciation of sacrificial service, peace-seeking, -keeping; protectors from evil, harm – young men and women defend.

Coming into Sheffield. The rain so hard and northern that the coach windows are pummelled to a rattle. A city. It’s metal, choke and smoke. A history...

a deck of cards and one spilled onto the floor it landed with a smack reminding us of a child we knew who lived for a while in such a sad life –...

It’s like a lamp in the dark field. Not an electric bulb, but a silver flame, always changing shape, pulsing and shifting. But the source of light –...

is a swirl of feathers and hooves under blue and wind. Trees to ascend – tasting fish rocks to climb land to tent on claiming stars at night. Animals...

Sidhu! We are grateful P K Routray On the operation table, us, you remembered with emptions disturbed and visions blurred enduring the pain, nausea,...

Sarsaparilla Town By Paul McCann I thought I’d kill a cold one before the sun went down , so I asked this gorilla where’s the saloon in town . He...

Just a love story

I work at an autism unit. As an Aspie, I'm often asked about my 'take' on the world. The other day, as I'm a writer, someone at work asked me to write something that might give some more insight for my colleagues into how I view the world. I've written this today. I thought I'd post it to see what people think. Any suggestions for improvements or additions would be gratefully received...