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The Black Crow of Purgatory (Part 2 of 3)

By marandina on Fri, 29 Oct 2021

Draft for a 3 part short story Part one at https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/black-crow-purgatory-part-1-3 The Black Crow of Purgatory Part 2...
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The Black Crow of Purgatory (Part 1 of 3)

By marandina on Wed, 27 Oct 2021

Draft for a 3 part short story The Black Crow of Purgatory It is said that a crow can transport souls from the next realm back to the land of the...
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Dreams of Halloween

By marandina on Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Audio version at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685/dreams-of-halloween-mp3 Dreams of Halloween In celluloid dreams I walk in graveyards of the...
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Samhain and Beyond

By marandina on Tue, 19 Oct 2021

Audio version at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685/samhain-and-beyond-revised-mp3 Samhain and Beyond We stand in hallowed doorways, hand in hand,...
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Strangers on a Street

By marandina on Tue, 05 Oct 2021

A fleeting acquaintance can be memorable but will it be remembered? Strangers on a Street Rain cascades in near horizontal sheets, neon light dances...
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It's a curious one isn't it?

Posted on Mon, 25 Nov 2024

It's a curious one isn't it? Back to the old rhetoric of trade tariffs and deporting migrants. The world gets ever stranger.

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"...robin flaunts red breast

Posted on Sat, 23 Nov 2024

"...robin flaunts red breast in

display, showing authority

this chilly day...."

 

That's a beautiful seasonal poem full of vivid imagery.

Love the pen picture of possibly my favourite bird of all. I adore robins...

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"..That’s a Charlie Manson

Posted on Fri, 15 Nov 2024

"..That’s a Charlie Manson quote,’ said Spencer.

‘Oh wow!’ Carol said, her voice loud and grating..."

Strong character building makes for an absorbing read.

The family interactions are so well done.

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Extended metaphor to

Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Extended metaphor to complement a real life conflict in the protagonist's story. That's advanced stuff. I particularly like the supernatural aspect - right down my street. High quality, Jane. Really well done.

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Something I have come to

Posted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Something I have come to realise as I get older is that all that's left in the end are memories. As long as we remember someone they live on.

Trying to make sense of it all probably does boil down to trying to enjoy every moment. Easier...

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Oh completely wonderful. I'm

Posted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Oh completely wonderful. I'm a fan of Winnie the Pooh and absolutely loved reading that. This poem could appear in a collection for children. One of your best, Rhiannon!

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Reads like a folk tale and

Posted on Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Reads like a folk tale and skilfully done, for sure. Much enjoyed.

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[CM has servants? Who knew]

Posted on Tue, 12 Nov 2024

[CM has servants? Who knew]

It's reassuring to read about another election in Bulgaria. It didn't feature on the News at Ten here so I would have missed it completely if you hadn't mentioned it.

'Long days of tilling land'. It...

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'...and as last leaves are

Posted on Tue, 12 Nov 2024

'...and as last leaves are shed and blown
floating, drifting, fluttering down..'

Beautiful poem, beautiful pics.

Wonderful images and you have captured aspects of the season so well, of course.

Just lovely, Rhiannon.

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"..she called at the crack of

Posted on Thu, 07 Nov 2024

"..she called at the crack of dawn to unburden herself with the responsibility of acknowledging her daughter’s birthday.." There's that trademark humour even if it's couched in cynicism :)

The exchanges between Spencer and Vanessa remain...

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