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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six)
Parts One to Five at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six) The danger was visceral,...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Five of Six)
Parts One to Four at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Five of Six) Grandpa Rhys was waiting...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six)
Parts One to Three at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six) Billy had woken...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Three of Six)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/vale-shadow-king-part-one-six Part Two at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/vale-shadow...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Two of Six)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/vale-shadow-king-part-one-six In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Two of Six) Standing in...
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"When evening’s fiery Arab
Posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2025
"When evening’s fiery Arab breeze
Blows away a crimson sun.."
A distant, evocative poem. Felt like I was right there.
You took me to foreign lands with this one and it's a beautifully crafted composition.
A pleasure to...
Read full commentPosted in The Lighthouse Keeper of Ras Gombo
"...most mischievous,
Posted on Fri, 28 Feb 2025
"...most mischievous,
flimsy elegance trips the nimble
dance..."
A poem as delicate as gossamer. Beautifully imagery captured with a deft touch.
Just lovely, Jenny :)
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Trump is running the US like
Posted on Sun, 09 Mar 2025
Trump is running the US like a business, a corporate entity. He conducts himself as though he is in charge on 'The Apprentice'. It remains to be seen whether diplomacy and statesmanship can be achieved in this way. We'll find out, I guess..
Read full commentPosted in The Game by Alfred N.Muggins
There's a beauty in the
Posted on Tue, 18 Feb 2025
There's a beauty in the underlying honesty of this poem. I can completely relate to it.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
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All caught up again. Cedric
Posted on Thu, 20 Feb 2025
All caught up again. Cedric is the 'grenade' and the reader is now waiting for the pin to come out.
The story rattles along nicely and another piece finishes before you realise you have only just started it.
It's looking great,...
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I seem to remember a
Posted on Thu, 20 Feb 2025
I seem to remember a geography teacher at my secondary school used to love twirling around from facing a blackboard to simultaneously hurl a boardrubber (backed in wood) in the direction of pupils deemed to be making a noise. A direct hit would...
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I'm reading references to DT
Posted on Sat, 15 Feb 2025
I'm reading references to DT being 'transactional' in his dealings. Both at home and abroad. It seems to be all about money. The more the merrier.
He's also unbalancing the world order and appears to be 'getting into bed' with Putin. The...
Read full commentPosted in Cabal : Billionaire Oligarchy? by Alfred N.Muggins
"..hoar frost glitter,
Posted on Sat, 15 Feb 2025
"..hoar frost glitter,
snowfall smothering.."
A poem full of animation. Felt like I was there.
Perfect for February. Skilfully done, as always.
Read full commentPosted in February Variety
"I saw the moonglade captured
Posted on Tue, 18 Feb 2025
"I saw the moonglade captured in the dew.."
[Made me think of a photo I took of cows in shafts of sunlight near Wookey.]
Capturing the remarkable in the unremarkable is what makes us human. You do it so well in this beautiful poem...
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Thanks for reading, David.
Posted on Fri, 08 Mar 2024
Thanks for reading, David. Yep....most ghosts are remembered for something traumatic. It's the way lore works, I guess.
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