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The Riot of Spring (Pictures of Pagan Russia 1913)
This week marks the 50 th anniversary of the death of Igor Stravinsky (17 th June 1882 – 6 th April 1971) Audio version at Soundcloud https://...
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The Last Time I Saw Fungie (2005)
Cumulus clouds rolled across Celtic, Irish skies, white horses crested cyan waves - chopped, rose and fell, a streaming wake trailed, leading back to...
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Vernal Equinox
Winter shuffled its weary feet, stoical snowdrops bowed ivory heads, crocuses broke free from frozen earth, as daffodils and tulips sprang into new...
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Black Holes and Revelations
Virgin light skimmed a newborn sky, shards shimmered, brokered a diurnal vista, an eternal journey fired once more, beatific beams embarked on their...
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New Amsterdam
Our electric train glided to a stop, humanity spilled onto waiting platforms, worn stairs signposted sidewalk Heaven, steam rose from polluted Subway...
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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...
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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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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 :)
Read full commentPosted in More Offa’s Dyke views and Nosey young cattle @ Knighton
"..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...
Read full commentPosted in Alfred Muggins’ Easter Holiday by Alfred N.Muggins Part 2
"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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