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Enoshima (Part One of Two)
Enoshima (Part One of Two) Some marriages aren’t meant to last. People meet in circumstances that create a fairy-tale; a confluence of chance...
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January Panorama
Audio version at: https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685/january-panorama January Panorama Colours bloom in midnight skies, incendiary sounds,...
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Abyss
Abyss Night wind blows in from the sea covering those out on the Downs in a fine spray. A full moon hangs like a winter lantern lighting a trail...
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The Masque of the Red-Faced Boris
This is the twelfth entry in the satirical series at https://www.abctales.com/collection/pandemic-tales-bojo-and-co The Masque of the Red-Faced Boris...
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By the Candelight of Saints
By the Candlelight of Saints The chill of church pews where St George is a martyr, silence staid by solemnity, ambient flames flicker cobalt; moments...
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The 'New World' could be a
Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2026
The 'New World' could be a few different places at the time of writing. I like the refrain underpinning the poem's message. Nicely done.
Read full commentPosted in Welcome to the New World (with musical accompaniment!)
A worthy pastiche written
Posted on Thu, 19 Feb 2026
A worthy pastiche written with authenticy and distinction.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and Bluesky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
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That's an ominous final line.
Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2026
That's an ominous final line. Looking forward to the next part!
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A salutary tale and one of
Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2026
A salutary tale and one of optmism and hope.
If only the leaders involved would heed these sentiments.
Well said and nicely done, Rhiannon.
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"..a mysterious formulated
Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2026
"..a mysterious formulated vision
of Wonderland"
Full of intrigue and wonder. That's what nature is all about.
Adventure encapsulated in a lovely poem, Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Let's Make Believe
Harry Hill plays the nose
Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Harry Hill plays the nose flute. Who knew?
Individualism captured in so few words but with vivid cultural imagery.
Nicely executed, Ewan.
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Ah yes...heady days, I'm sure
Posted on Mon, 09 Feb 2026
Ah yes...heady days, I'm sure. Any event that distracts from the vagaries of Trump et al must be good. I'm not far from Glasto these days but if I ever attended the festival I would stay at a B&B somewhere. Far too much inconvenience staying...
Read full commentPosted in Glastonbury Festival 26 - 29th June 2025 Provokes Memories Of His Own Attendance In 1987 by Alfred N.Muggins
Wonderfully evocative
Posted on Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Wonderfully evocative bringing another time and place to life.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Keep going and congratulations.
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(perhaps even the greatest
Posted on Tue, 03 Feb 2026
(perhaps even the greatest sinner that ever lived?) Possibly harsh.
For all his foibles, I think he pales compared to Hitler, Stalin, Genghis Khan. The latter is allegedly responsible for up to 40 million deaths!
This reads like one...
Read full commentPosted in Jesus Returns To Modern Day America! by Alfred N.Muggins
"Lifting blossom heads
Posted on Sun, 25 Jan 2026
"Lifting blossom heads
towards sunlight.."
That's an optimistic uplifting poem, Penny.
Joyous and full of life.
Beautifully done.
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