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Just Another War
How can we possibly imagine? ---------------------------------------- I look out of the window to see a sun shine, My children in a library, a million books define, An accumulation of knowledge, an acknowledgement to men,
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The World's End Motel
In the beginning, things were great. Seemingly, it had been a match made in heaven. All the signs were that we had a bright enough future together. I can still recall our wedding day. The sky was an ebullient blue, phosphorescent clouds in the minority as the sun streamed down on the gathering entourage. We readied ourselves for our vows with the theme of the day being how well suited we were. Maybe even the stars had fated our partnership, what with Aquarius and Aries a completely compatible combination. It's hard to imagine how things could turn out so differently.
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Private Hell
It had been this way for thousands of years; there was never a question of boredom so long as new entertainment could be found. The only hell in a purgatory of sorts was to be bored. After all, this was forever in a manner of speaking. Memnock took his place as he did every day, perched on top of his fluffy white cloud, positioned nicely for the coming hours.
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A Requiem For One Man's Life
A Parable About The Value Of Life
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"... ambiguous billowing
Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2023
"... ambiguous billowing silhouettes."
An evocative reverie wrapped up in a fine poem. A beautiful pic as well :)
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A belated happy birthday,
Posted on Sat, 18 Nov 2023
A belated happy birthday, Jean. Another interesting, well-structured account of your treatment. Nicely done and wishing you all kinds of well with the next stage. Take care of yourself. Paul x
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"Pragmatic Palestinian"
Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2023
"Pragmatic Palestinian" sounds like "puppet". It's a difficult one, Di.
As ever, it's about as complicated as it gets in Gaza. The Isrealis want "indefinite security responsibilty" in Gaza, the Americans are advocating a "Two-State...
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Therapy pets! Yes...this is
Posted on Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Therapy pets! Yes...this is becoming more and more popular. It's said to make a huge difference to patients in hospital amongst other places and expedites recoveries. Just lovely :)
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I like the tension in wanting
Posted on Tue, 14 Nov 2023
I like the tension in wanting to get rid of mum. And her old-fashioned values translating into comedy. The comment about multi-culturalism made me laugh.
Poor old Spencer - one second enjoying a programme about the domestication of water...
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"....no ‘door to Grandap’s’
Posted on Tue, 14 Nov 2023
"....no ‘door to Grandap’s’ to knock
when they want to share!"
An important event captured in verse. Family moments are what life is all about. Yes, that is so lovely that you are all so close geographically.
[My daughter...
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"I am all the tales you told
Posted on Tue, 14 Nov 2023
"I am all the tales you told about me.."
Wonderfully evocative. I like the format. It adds an enigmatic feel :)
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"Like Leeds United thrashing
Posted on Sun, 12 Nov 2023
"Like Leeds United thrashing Villa.."
I can't recall this event. Just how far are we going back?!
I thought this was going to be your diary entry from your blog post for some reason. Anyway, I enjoyed this too (13 league wins at...
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"...swollen storage-leaves in
Posted on Thu, 09 Nov 2023
"...swollen storage-leaves in cosy house
hibernating like the tiny dormouse..."
Adriotly done with some lovely pics to boot, Rhiannon. That's an interesting analogy as well - winter refugees. Well, yes. Just lovely :)
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Ah...next time I'm in the
Posted on Tue, 07 Nov 2023
Ah...next time I'm in the cereal aisle emitting heavy sighs I will know I am in "depressed man setting." You have created a wonderful character in Spencer, Jane. Looking forward to reading more :)
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