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In Memoriam
Audio version at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685/in-memoriam-mp3 In Memoriam Rain-clouds sweeping, weeping, lament, moss-covered, monuments of...
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A Christmas Boris
This is the sixth entry in the satirical series at https://www.abctales.com/collection/pandemic-tales-bojo-and-co A Christmas Boris Dom was not dead...
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A Company of Wolves
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A Fairy Tale of New York
A Fairy Tale of New York Silvery snow fell on unwashed decks, emigres sailing from an emerald isle, huddled masses yearning to breathe, dreaming...
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Saints and Sinners – A Christmas Fable (Part Two of Two)
Part One at https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/saints-and-sinners-christmas-fa... Saints and Sinners – A Christmas Fable (Part Two of Two) “So...
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"I sink in wild Rodopi tea
Posted on Wed, 12 Jun 2024
"I sink in wild Rodopi tea
As Zeus strikes nature’s timpani.."
That's a moody, brooding piece. Ominous photo too. Enjoyed!
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Another enjoyable ramble with
Posted on Sat, 08 Jun 2024
Another enjoyable ramble with you, Rhiannon. I have never been to Offa's Dyke. Lovely photos too :)
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"..perfect MUGGINS, servant
Posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2024
"..perfect MUGGINS, servant and provider extraordinaire!" Well yes although he has missed a closed bracket in that paragraph which shows how distracted he must be. The resumption of Alfred's roving reports will suggest all is well with the world...
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"Velvety, soft petal, sepal,
Posted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024
"Velvety, soft petal, sepal, tepal.."
You bring the colour to life so vividly in your poem and photos, Rhiannon. Just gorgeous.
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Sounds like Alfred is overrun
Posted on Thu, 06 Jun 2024
Sounds like Alfred is overrun. I hope he finds time for his roving reports. The world needs to hear what he has to say!
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This intriguing instalment is
Posted on Mon, 03 Jun 2024
This intriguing instalment is today's Facebook and X/Twitter Pick of the Day.
Congratulations, Ewan!
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"The cruel busybody of a
Posted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024
"The cruel busybody of a neighbour thought it a great joke to say she’d been a victim of shelling.. " Dark, yet funny.
I remember those boil-in-the-bag curries. They tasted alright.
Dear old Joan certainly had a meandering mind. So...
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This rueful reminiscense is a
Posted on Thu, 30 May 2024
This rueful reminiscense is a case of no Marley no cry and is our Facebook and Twitter/X Pick of the Day.
Congratulations!
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"Along to the incongruous
Posted on Tue, 28 May 2024
"Along to the incongruous
plantation of nine monkey puzzle trees.."
Another sumptuous hike. Enjoyed as always, Rhiannon. Beautiful photos too.
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"The girl with the softest
Posted on Mon, 27 May 2024
"The girl with the softest edges
Who summons the stars.."
The personification of "dusk".
So many inspired, beautiful lines in this like:
"Her sermon is always of endings"
Just gorgeous.
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