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The Last Temptation of Kieran Murphy
The Last Temptation of Kieran Murphy It’s said that there is a Heaven on Earth. Maybe this is it. Uphill looks resplendent as I stare out over...
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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (4)
Part three at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/prophesy-immortal-witch-3 To the east of Brean Down, dawn brings an orange ball of candescent...
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After the Geese
After the Geese The last of the geese have flown, migratory release, a summer sown, snows due soon, polar winds biting, phases of the moon, new year...
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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (3)
Part two at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/prophesy-immortal-witch-2 Marie’s mother was standing at the front door as the car pulled up...
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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (2)
Part one at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/prophesy-immortal-witch-1 Marie Tudor was a single parent who needed to work to make ends meet...
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A beautiful view and a
Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2022
A beautiful view and a wonderful photo. I do enjoy being taken with you on these walks of yours, Rhiannon. Paul :)
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All caught up again. You have
Posted on Wed, 29 Sep 2021
All caught up again. You have my full admiration for the length of the story so far and the consistently high standard you achieve with each episode. You are on course to have a fully fledged novel. Keep going!
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Your poetic reminiscences are
Posted on Tue, 20 Apr 2021
Your poetic reminiscences are like no other, Jenny. Another gorgeous poem remembering times gone by. Paul :)
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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.
Read full commentPosted in I Go My Own Way
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
It's a creative analogy that
Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2026
It's a creative analogy that makes an indigestible issue a little easier to digest. I always enjoy your unique sideways glances at the world and how you translate that into words. It's quite a skill.
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That's an atmospheric poem,
Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2026
That's an atmospheric poem, Jenny. I like the link between animals and the changing seasons. There's a rawness in here
[Is there meant to be an exclamation mark after I at "...But I!.."?]
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"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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