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The Moon Maiden
This poem is based on a Japanese folktale about a childless couple – a bamboo cutter and his wife – who are given an infant by the Moon Maiden. It is...
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Falling
Falling I am no one . White walls washed by sodium light was all I could see. There was a certain kind of claustrophobia that went with the room, a...
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The Golden Fleece (Part Two of Two)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/golden-fleece-part-one-two The Golden Fleece (Part Two of Two) Feeling slightly restless, I...
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The Golden Fleece (Part One of Two)
The Golden Fleece (Part One of Two) She who must be obeyed - that’s the phrase that sprang to mind as we meandered through Primark’s burnt offerings...
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After Russian Rain (A Postscript from Moscow)
Previous messages from Moscow: https://www.abctales.com/collection/messages-moscow After Russian Rain (A Postscript from Moscow) It was on May 9 th...
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Some great word play and, as
Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Some great word play and, as ever, all done with your trademark rhythm, Rhiannon.
The poem has a beat all of its own.
Very skilfully done.
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It's an intriguing idea -
Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026
It's an intriguing idea - writing a letter to a younger version of yourself. I enjoyed this exposing yet tender piece. Nicely done, Jenny.
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You capture the darker and
Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2026
You capture the darker and danker side of the seasons with such skill, Rhiannon.
A picture painted so adriotly.
I think we are all hankering for spring by now.
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“I finally reasoned that my
Posted on Thu, 01 Jan 2026
“I finally reasoned that my placement here was a gift; not a punishment.” Maybe a timely metaphor for the year to come.
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Congratulations and a Happy New Year to you...
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Beautifully done, Philip. I
Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Beautifully done, Philip. I enjoyed that.
Sparkling and meaningful dialogue.
Happy New Year to you.
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A moving reminder that this
Posted on Sat, 27 Dec 2025
A moving reminder that this time of year is as much about remembering those no longer with us as it is about celebrating with family and friends.
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Congratulations, Ewan...
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As ever, a clever story with
Posted on Sat, 27 Dec 2025
A clever story with a subtle twist at the end. Very nice done.
[Should that say "...his openness..?]
Sometimes it's about who we know. Enjoyed a lot.
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There's very definitely a
Posted on Sun, 14 Dec 2025
There's very definitely a lovely rhythm to this. I enjoyed it a lot. Yes, wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. Paul
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An important message that
Posted on Sun, 07 Dec 2025
An important message that never gets old. Merry Christmas to both David and Alfred.
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Oh that's so kind of you,
Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Oh that's so kind of you, Penny. The comment you left on the original version meant a lot to me also. Hoping to be around on site more soon. Just got a lot going on in real life at the moment. Paul :)
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