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Why the Democratic Party has a Future to Believe In, Pt. 1
As a life-long independent Democrat from a family of politically involved Democrats going back a couple generations to Congressman Henry Leonard of...
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The Hunger Ache
The Hunger Ache - By Paul McCann It hurts when there’s no food again today , Time to get up and try to earn some pay . Get in the queue there and...
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Walking With Tears In My Eyes
Walking With Tears In My Eyes - by Paul McCann Not every ache is an injury , not every pain makes me cry , like some of the things that can hurt us...
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A Public Defense and Plea for Amends
Greetings, My name is Sean Lawlor Nelson. I'm an American poet and social thinker who has been under heavy government surveillance especially since...
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Connect 4
In twelve months I believe I will have consolidated power over these people. Look at them. Maire sitting by the biscuits when she should've risen to...
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HER NAME IS GRACE
HER NAME IS GRACE Her name is Grace She is tall and handsome She draws a card and it's an ace! "Unpack your bags, don't be a disgrace Our little...
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AN ORDINARY MAN - LETTER TO FAMILY 27.8.2004
Recycling a piece previously posted in my Dads Memoirs - AN ORDINARY MAN - as it might be of interest alongside the current Iinspiration point...
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Handle With Care
Handle With Care - by Paul McCann . On the fringe , on the street , trying to get back on your feet . On a binge , on your todd , you call out ; for...
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Beth Tree and the Elgars 8
I must admit that I have not written this next bit without help from my musical friends who often get together to discuss Dr. Elgar's music. So if it...
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The artefact
He was one of those children who were ahead of their years mentally. For seven years of age, he displayed the intelligence of a nine year old, and it...
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Me not me (Hindsight revised)
I am in a fog, unable to see Trapped in a bog, and can’t get free My chance to talk, forgot the words I go for a walk, crapped on by birds I play it...
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Kellwicks Curse
Kellwick’s Curse By Paul McCann For one hundred years the people of Renmack were happy and content in a small rural community with a population of...
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Simon, the shapeshifter
Long ago there was a rebel leader called Simon, the shapeshifter who fought against a cruel and tyrannous king called Harald the Ironheart and,...
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Fool's Paradise
*/ Wetlands at dusk: pink-skinned water ripples with the sibilant trees. A great orchestra of atmospheres, the virtuoso lift of keys from minor to...
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At Home
Grey flecks, reflecting in the grey afternoon light of the mirror. I remember a poem, you say. Something something I am nearing the place. Busying...
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Grimms83
‘I’m here to see Tony,’ says Angela. Bob stands elephantine in the doorway of the Home with his checked shirt buttoned up to his neck, glasses off-...
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New notebook
Whenever you’re thinking it’s all gone wrong And you don’t know why you’re doing it anymore Call into your favourite place Chat with the waiters Ask...
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Why America's Medical Status Quo leaves our contagion risk needlessly high
Many millions of Americans currently face choices between paying for medical check-ups, drugs and care, and paying the rent, college tuition, and...
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Hip Replacement Update
Dear diary...my brain's in a whirl with so much to do and focus on. People tell me not to worry so much, but there's so much to organize in two weeks...
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You
Your light licked the corners of my locked rooms (Creative commons image)
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