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A Lesson by Illustration
A Lesson by Illustration P K Routray Effect of association has its true illustration by fallen droplets of rain, judging the value they gain If a...
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Some
Some newcomers break vows upon seeing white lines. They roll ten pound notes that refuse to find a way back to their pockets, but are shared, lifted...
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Grimms 80
‘What’s been the crack then?’ Del stands at the front door, a cigarette jammed between his lips. A clean white open-necked shirt sleeves contrast...
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Aligators at Night
I turn my fear into a fearsome axe As I walk through the city streets, Knowing that crude fear can only defeat me. I hold my axe by the handle,...
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What's the Matter?
What’s the opposite of matter? Erm...doesn’t matter Yes it does What’s the matter? Stuff, all that stuff We need more space How much space do you...
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Quinn and the first day at work
“This is your desk, Quinn,” said Millie from HR. “You’re next to Tim. Don’t eat bananas around Tim, as he’s highly allergic, even peeling one in his...
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To my neighbors
Dear sir or madam, I hope this letter finds you well, and I would like to apologize in advance for any distress its delivery may cause. This is a...
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the Statesmens' View
A statesman could be said to be a specialist who due to the nature of his psyche and responsibility views international affairs from an international...
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Unspoken Words
Unspoken Words by Paul McCann Every time I look at you I see that you care and it makes it so much easier knowing that you’re there . You’re that...
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Quinn and the Interview
“Which would you rather be Quinn, an egg or a butterfly?” It was one of those quirky interview questions that panels use to catch interviewees out...
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Alfie's Alphabet Book - Part 3
And on the next page they saw a violin and its bow standing beside a large letter V but the violin and bow weren't happy. Infact they both looked...
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Alfie's Alphabet Book - Part 2
But then the mouse ran onto the next page and both the mouse and the cat bumped into an enormous nose beside the letter N for nose. "Where is the boy...
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Alfie's Alphabet Book - Part 1
Once there was a little boy called Alfie and he had an Alphabet book; a book with a different letter on every page and, beside it, a picture of...
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The difference of different
Which picture is it, On the painting, That is your heart Is it the world, That you carry Always finding joy, In the company of others Lightening...
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The Message.
The Message. [milos-tonchevski-304527-1024x682] Photo by Milos Tonchevski on Unsplash It was the loneliness that drove her to join them. She never...
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Lozano, the fishing boat and the nun
There were three of us: the skipper, me and one other
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An Emigrant In Time
1. I can't stand this century; its a penitentiary. Thats why I've built a time machine. 2. In my time transporter I'm emigrating back in time to when...
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1,001 Philly Lyft Rides
I keep promising myself I'm going to write more. I suppose many of you already know how that works out... So here goes!
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Dying Statement
I'm mortally wounded- within days I will die, though many times I have perservered beyond nearly fatal damage. The job I have to do is to re-...
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