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Eastern Sky

By marandina on Mon, 13 Nov 2023

Eastern Sky Fractured skies. White lightening Lights up buildings. And for a moment We are blinded. Everything is shrouded. Cordite… Monochrome...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG
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The Changing of Seasons

By marandina on Wed, 08 Nov 2023

The Changing of Seasons Skies painted silver Rain drifting on breezes. Cumulus roiling in the distance. The sigh of mountains Heaving in silence. A...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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Diner

By marandina on Wed, 25 Oct 2023

Diner Outside the diner at 385 Sixth Avenue, humanity ebbed and flowed. It would often take a brief pause to eat then continue on in its mysterious...
Horror
Story
Certificate 15
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Blagdon Lake in Winter

By marandina on Sun, 22 Oct 2023

For Louise Glück Blagdon Lake in Winter Silver skies. Ephemeral light glints on Blagdon Lake. The geese are gone now. I hear echoes of wind chimes...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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The Other Side of Paradise

By marandina on Tue, 17 Oct 2023

The Other Side of Paradise I can still remember standing at the side of a dirt track, a sodium-coloured sun high in the sky. The heat made the air...
Drama
Story
Certificate 12
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Poor old Meleager - done in

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2025

Poor old Meleager - done in not once but twice!

From the depths of tragedy arise wonderful flowers.

There is something magical about a mythical legend and everyday life.

Nicely done, Jenny. 

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A killer finale, Hilary. A

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2025

A killer finale, Hilary. A den of vice at the centre of a covert operation. 

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"Let me escape this phoney

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2025

"Let me escape this phoney nation, perhaps to Canada where people still seem to know what’s in the real news, or Denmark and Greenland." Maybe sums the States up at the mo. Bizarre beyond words. 

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Put me in mind of "North by

Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2025

Put me in mind of North by NorthWest with Cary Grant et al. An Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Looking forward to the next instalment. 

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"A childhood traded for all

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2025

"A childhood traded for all that was lost.." So poignant and sad.

That's a powerful poem and an important social comment.

Child carers must have the weight of the world on their shoulders and deserve so much more support and...

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'It was fun looking down at

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025

'It was fun looking down at the wriggley Wye
from the top of the drop – we were way up high..'

A highly visual poem and skilfully done as you have referenced the walk from the child's point of view. We easily forget the mismatch...

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Wonderfully surreal and

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Wonderfully surreal and suitably wicked.

This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.

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

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Intriguing stuff.

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Intriguing stuff.

There are so many places you could do with this story.

Looking forward to reading more!

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Time to start your own book

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Time to start your own book podcast, Di :)

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I'll have a look, Di.

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

I'll have a look, Di.

"It was fine mum.." is a reply to "How was the trip?"

I've now italicised semi-wilderness as a signpost so the reference is clearer. 

The cottage is based on a real property on Brean Beach which...

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