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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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'Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the Night before Christmas The last rays of apricot-hued sunshine fade to dusk over Abington Street, an urban thoroughfare where disparate...
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A ramble in bucolic
Posted on Thu, 04 Apr 2024
A ramble in bucolic countryside in sight of the Black Mountains is just what we need at this time of year. A wonderful evocation of springtime makes this our Facebook and X Pick of the Day! Please do share it round.
Read full commentPosted in Above Peterchurch, east of the Black Mountains
Another wonderful ramble
Posted on Thu, 04 Apr 2024
Another wonderful ramble through bucolic scenery. You have a keen eye for appreciating the beauty of nature, Rhiannon.
I was out walking in Braunston on Monday and it was lovely to see spring lambs in the fields.
A lovely poem,...
Read full commentPosted in Above Peterchurch, east of the Black Mountains
That's a clever story, Jane.
Posted on Thu, 28 Mar 2024
That's a clever story, Jane.
Funnily enough, I was reading a story somewhere the other day about the existence of avatars that can be trained to mimic people when they are alive then shown to future generations after their death. A kind of...
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"...those intoxicated weary
Posted on Sat, 30 Mar 2024
"...those intoxicated weary
hearing drumming, moon
kisses them goodnight."
That's an evocative, poetic cacophony of the sounds of nature, Jenny. Lovely use of metaphor. Adriotly done, for sure :)
Read full commentPosted in Passion Of The Drums
Another beautifully observed
Posted on Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Another beautifully observed slice of life. You do the small details well. Really enjoyed this.
Read full commentPosted in Is this the real life?
Really well written - drew me
Posted on Thu, 21 Mar 2024
Really well written - drew me in as the story unfolded. Credible plot, for sure. Adroitly done.
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"..when lapse of memory
Posted on Thu, 21 Mar 2024
"..when lapse of memory
chases days and nights.."
Nothing worse than losing a dream you want to remember. You have done a fine creative job in producing a poem based on something so elusive. Nicely done, Jenny :)
Read full commentPosted in What's Not Written
‘I’m not sure it is but I’ll
Posted on Wed, 20 Mar 2024
‘I’m not sure it is but I’ll reserve full judgement until I see you two together and evaluate the dynamics of your relationship and if I think you’re taking advantage of him, I’ll intervene.’
Annie is a force of nature - marriage...
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"All I see are double
Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2024
"All I see are double standards, some animals are more
equal than others..."
Always good to see Orwell quoted.
Yep, the online world can really get inside your head if you let it. You have painted a picture of chaos adriotly...
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"...grape hyacinth’s blue
Posted on Mon, 18 Mar 2024
"...grape hyacinth’s blue bubbles
burst up from their sleep..."
Such a sweep of colours and celebration. I think it's spring equinox today. Finally...surely....warmer days and lighter nights. I think we are due after all the rain....
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