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I never cease to be surprised
Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2020
I never cease to be surprised by your ability to turn facts into delicious poetry., Rachel. I am sure that in addition to the Galilean feather episode you could also weave his famous dictum "Eppur si muove" into an ode. More power to your elbow...
A very instructive poem about an avian brood parasite which grows outside its parental controls and a metaphor for the relationship between alienated parents and teenagers with contrasting expectations, attitudes and behaviour. Well written and...
Quite an ornithologist, a real connoisseur of the avian environment. I am learning so much about birds from your accomplished poem about our feathered friends. Thanks for that Rachel.
A clever and bold opening line to a poem which weaves beautiful imagery into lyrical verse. The analogy, unless I am much mistaken, may have been inspired by Hans Holbein's painting “A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling” which some people now...
Hi Rachel.
That Jessica is a real handful. Always getting into scrapes but also coming out smelling of roses. But this time she's caught me unprepared and I'll have to see what develops. At the moment I haven't a clue.
Your kind appraisal is heart warming, Rachel, and a boost to my morale.
I started experimenting with flash fiction on a website called Droubbles.com which might be defunct now.
We were required to write a story in 200 words. I got...
I never cease to be surprised
Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2020
I never cease to be surprised by your ability to turn facts into delicious poetry., Rachel. I am sure that in addition to the Galilean feather episode you could also weave his famous dictum "Eppur si muove" into an ode. More power to your elbow...
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A very instructive poem about
Posted on Thu, 09 Apr 2020
A very instructive poem about an avian brood parasite which grows outside its parental controls and a metaphor for the relationship between alienated parents and teenagers with contrasting expectations, attitudes and behaviour. Well written and...
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Always look on the bright
Posted on Wed, 08 Apr 2020
Always look on the bright side. Chin up and keep well.
Luigi x
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Natural progression. Luigix
Posted on Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Natural progression.
Luigix
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Quite an ornithologist, a
Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Quite an ornithologist, a real connoisseur of the avian environment. I am learning so much about birds from your accomplished poem about our feathered friends. Thanks for that Rachel.
Luigi x
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A very sweet and cheerful
Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2020
A very sweet and cheerful poem, Niamh. Much enjoyed, thanks.
Luigi x
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A clever and bold opening
Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2020
A clever and bold opening line to a poem which weaves beautiful imagery into lyrical verse. The analogy, unless I am much mistaken, may have been inspired by Hans Holbein's painting “A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling” which some people now...
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Poem of the Week. I had no
Posted on Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Poem of the Week. I had no doubt. Huge congratulations.
Luigi x
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Hi Rachel.
Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2020
Hi Rachel.
That Jessica is a real handful. Always getting into scrapes but also coming out smelling of roses. But this time she's caught me unprepared and I'll have to see what develops. At the moment I haven't a clue.
Cheers, Luigi...
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Your kind appraisal is heart
Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2020
Your kind appraisal is heart warming, Rachel, and a boost to my morale.
Read full commentI started experimenting with flash fiction on a website called Droubbles.com which might be defunct now.
We were required to write a story in 200 words. I got...
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