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Tombstone Tower Blocks

Tarnished tombstone tower blocks Stand stark against the sky, Tags tattooed on cold grey walls Invasive to the eye; A weed-grown, worn-down walkway To a door directs my feet,

Sometimes The World Is Too Beautiful

That's the title of the new book of poetry by ABCtales member Swep Lovitt - known on here as bosch. Swep has longed to publish this book for a while and now his time has come. The poems in the slim volume take us on a personal journey through the break-up of his marriage and divorce. It's not bitter but it is sad. The poems have been carefully honed. The work on them shows through time after time. You realise that every word has been considered...
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A Sense Of Purpose

Staring hard, I try to find A sense of purpose in my mind Although I see a darker me I close my eyes but still can't see What shall I do, what is my plan? Can I become a better man?

Of Course You Can Meet The Queen

That's the title of the new children's book by ABCtales member Richard Penny - better known on here as Blighter's Rock. It's the tale of a little girl with a dream - to meet the Queen. She and her father camp outside Buckingham Palace every weekend until eventually she is invited in for supper - bangers and mash - and her dream comes true. The book is illustrated by Chris Baker with a series of delightful drawings that bring the tale to life...

The Ivory Dragon 9/14

As soon as the boy on his bike had given him the message, Brian opened a suitcase under his desk, changed into his gardening clothes and rushed out of the office.

Slender Veins (Lyrics)

Tired hands, tired heart, what’s new? Eyes red, soul blue, it’s fucked Broken bridges, heart on the pyre, nothing new

Last Minute Present

He's so smart, he's got the card and present. But...

Sad When its Gone

The one that he let go!
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Of Men, Mice and Marmosets

Even though Mr. Kablinski had been around for longer than most people would care to remember, he’d always had an air of mystery about him...

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