Mcmanaman's 'Radio Head' reviewed

ABCtales Editor Tony Cook reviews Mcmanaman's first major book: John ‘mcmanaman’ Osborne’s first book, Radio Head, is described as a love letter to radio – and that’s a pretty fair description. I guess I should be slating it – as it’s the first book from a mainstream publisher by an ABCtaler without a nudge and wink in our direction. I could take double umbrage as I worked in the radio business for many years and John didn’t care to pick my...

The Crucifixion of Christ

The real history of the Christian Church revealed here for the first time ever.
Cherry

The Voice of the Bawdyhouse 'Bride'

Linked to my earlier poem 'The Bawdyhouse'. The other side of the coin.
Cherry

Loch Island Folk

She was alone with just her two giant suitcases of clothes and a few personal items. Alone! But not for long.

"right sized"

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Therapy

nasty poem about nasty therapy

WHAT IS IT!

It's pink and fluffy! No it's not Candy Floss? 1950's used as fashion bling!

Sonnet

I delve beneath the notes, Hang my thoughts between the bars, A cacophony of melody streams in, Feelings vibrating, tangled in the mesh Of your love, caught in your song.

Scarred

It is just another sleepless night, It's the breath of spring that we await. One more gulp of wine, and I'm all right, One more secret till it's way too late.

Hope-less

Deceptive freedom. Honest lies. A charming, yet so dreadful guise. Forgotten memories. Two hearts Are in my chest, both torn apart. Strong weakness of a wilted rose.

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