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Second Life

By marandina on Tue, 01 Aug 2023

Rewritten story Second Life Snow fell like frozen tears from colourless skies; windows frosted over in the cold. A shadow shifted on the kitchen wall...
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Story
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A Murder of Crows

By marandina on Mon, 24 Jul 2023

A Murder of Crows Clouds brood under dark skies billowing black as coal dust, hung low, pregnant with rain, thunder rumbles like metal sheets in a...
Fantasy
Poem
Certificate PG
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Dragon Gate

By marandina on Mon, 17 Jul 2023

Dragon Gate They came during the spring near banks of oriental ochre, an amalgam of golden scales, amassed; mighty Yellow River. A brazen sun called...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U
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Castell Coch (Red Castle)

By marandina on Wed, 12 Jul 2023

Castell Coch (Red Castle) The sun shifted on its summer throne as our guide gathered us like sheep, onwards through park, path and trails, pink-...
Nature
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Certificate U
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Ley Lines

By marandina on Tue, 04 Jul 2023

The truth is out there Ley Lines “Alfred Watkins was right, you know.” In hindsight, that’s how it started; my neighbour Joshua Smith and his crazy...
Science fiction
Story
Certificate 12
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All caught up with both parts

Posted on Thu, 08 May 2025

All caught up with both parts.

["I need to write poetry in Bulgarian" - Yes...me too. It can only get better!]

Glory, glory, Leeds United. Back in the Promised Land once more.

"Difficult Cat of the Month" - that's a hard...

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Posted in Introducing Turlough Ó Maoláin, Performance Poet

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Thanks for reading it, Di. It

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

Thanks for reading it, Di. It's a move that's 8 years in the making. Tried to move to the outskirts of Bristol in 2017 but it fell through and then life happened. Happy to be here now.

'Tines' is intentional - as in spokes as in horizon....

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Posted in A Move to Bleadon Hill

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I'm glad I'm not a loyal

Posted on Sat, 03 May 2025

I'm glad I'm not a loyal Trumpling. Just image how hard it must be.

He's wittering on about re-opening Alactraz now along with 100% tariffs on non-US made movies or summat. Barking, truly barking.

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Posted in The Grim Reaper by Alfred N.Muggins

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This ingeniously conceived

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

This ingeniously conceived and told tale of tulip picking is, appropriately, today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.

I've added a pic to promote your work on social media. Please let me know if you prefer to use something...

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Posted in Semper Augustus

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"..and I would admire this

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

"..and I would admire this toiled beauty

standing in splendour triumphantly."

That's a great finish and a lovely homage to a place that clearly means a lot to you, Jenny.

Another gorgeous poem from you, of course.

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Posted in Triumphant Folly In The Park

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Who knew there was such an

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

Who knew there was such an intricate etiquette to picking flowers? 

I really like the way the story turns upside down then rights itself again with an underlying message. Respect. 

Lots of craft, guile and skill in this tale, of...

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Posted in Semper Augustus

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A lovely vignette of April

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

A lovely vignette of April woods. 

Lovely pics too, Rhiannon. 

What a glorious time of year, this is!

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Posted in Wild Garlic, Ramsons

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That's a captivating story,

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025

That's a captivating story, Ed. Deftly crafted and I like the 'true irony' link.

[Maybe a couple of typos. Should the below read:

'..just lots of cars and lorries."

"..when she chose a bedspread.."

I think that font...

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Posted in Dobe Island; My Place in the Sun

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A powerful short story, Jenny

Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2025

A powerful short story, Jenny. Memories can haunt; this tale lingers and makes its point.

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Posted in More Than We Bargained For

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Beguiling and beautiful. 

Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Beguiling and beautiful. 

That's why this wonderful poem is today's Facebook, X/Twitter & BlueSky Pick of the Day.

Congratulations :)

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Posted in The Heronning

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