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Dreams of Rain
A wind-swept, seeping rain dances on bedroom windows, houses opposite obscured – streets are empty, twilight gloom broken by neon street lamps –...
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Punters
This is the fourth entry in the satirical series at https://www.abctales.com/collection/pandemic-tales-bojo-and-co It had been a long, old Pandemic...
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Another Night On a Bare Mountain
Night on a Bare Mountain (aka Night on Bald Mountain) is a series of compositions written by composer Modest Mussorgsky (1839 – 1881). It was only...
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Penalties
On 11 th July 2021 the England Football team lost on penalties to Italy after a 1-1 draw having played extra time in the Final of the Euro2020...
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Steve Mason and the Music Nazi
This is the third entry in the Steve Mason’s School Days at https://www.abctales.com/collection/steve-masons-school-days Steve “Stevo” Mason just...
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"The people of both sides
Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2024
"The people of both sides will be shown justice and respect for once."
That's a decent dream of Alfred's. Hoping it comes true one day.
Read full commentPosted in Alfred Muggins’ Easter Dream
"So, what do I do
Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2024
"So, what do I do
of these penny pastiches
that flutter and stutter awry"
That's a wonderful poem.
Read full commentPosted in Dirge for another year gone by
Ah thanks Jenny. Hoping you
Posted on Mon, 17 Jun 2024
Ah thanks Jenny. Hoping you are on the mend now.
Read full commentPosted in West of Ireland
It is odd that "democracy"
Posted on Thu, 20 Jun 2024
It is odd that "democracy" stands and falls on a choice of just two. To be fair, ideologically, the parties in the US are diametrically at opposite ends of the political spectrum so there is choice. At least an illusion of choice. It seems rough...
Read full commentPosted in The Year of the Elections by Alfred N.Muggins
"Everybody knows that, since
Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024
"Everybody knows that, since I auditioned for Britain's Got Talent. Some bastard put me on YouTube!'"
Sparkling dialogue in this part. Dai's misplaced paranoia made me smile. [Is all paranoia misplaced?]
Coming along very nicely!
Read full commentPosted in 17 What Would Interest Big Brother in Merthyr Tydfil?
"Embattled Satan’s hold was
Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024
"Embattled Satan’s hold was trounced
when gospel life and power announced.."
The energy and rhythm of the poem captures the evangelical aspect at its heart. I looked up John Pugh to cross reference with your piece. As ever, very...
Read full commentPosted in Light for heaviness
Hi Jenny. Just popping to
Posted on Wed, 22 May 2024
Hi Jenny. Just popping to wish you well and hope you are on the mend. Take care of yourself. Paul x
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"..because his endless cups
Posted on Fri, 07 Jun 2024
"..because his endless cups of tea and propensity towards taking care of her was causing a regular release of oxytocin."
Well....yes! Made me laugh. Quintessential, of course.
This is getting to be novella length. You could...
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you....Part 27
Soul templates? It's like a
Posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2024
Soul templates? It's like a Hellish version of Timpsons.
A tale of redemption told in a post-Dante fashion. Your creative mind remains as fertile as ever, Jane. Really enjoyed this.
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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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