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A Working Complaint
It's been a hard day's night, And I've been working like a dog,
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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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The clamour for a ceasefire
Posted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
The clamour for a ceasefire intensifies. The US wants a change of leadership in Isreal. Isreal says no to the concept of a "two state" solution. Well...there's a lot of water still to run under this bridge. I hope you and Alfred (and Mrs Muggins...
Read full commentPosted in Dreams or Nightmares? (A Fictional Account Of Alternative Possibilities In Palestine)
I can touch and feel the
Posted on Fri, 15 Dec 2023
I can touch and feel the transition from robot to human, at least in the shift in feeling towards Spencer. intrigued as to where you take that. Happy or sad. Keep going, Jane...
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you...Part 10
A lovely story, so well told.
Posted on Sun, 10 Dec 2023
A lovely story, so well told. Perfect for Christmas. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in "Starlight And Miracles" (A Christmas tale)
"And that little ship is
Posted on Sun, 10 Dec 2023
"And that little ship is ourselves,
entire, enfolding all that’s gone.."
What a beautiful poem and the sentiments resonate with me completely.
I get it.
Just gorgeous. Paul
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"..Or I choke on foetid
Posted on Mon, 11 Dec 2023
"..Or I choke on foetid brumal dank
Give me daylight or I’ll scream!"
That's an evocative, powerful piece (the pic is quite terrifying).
Well deserved accolades, Turlough. Paul
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"...past the munching sheep..
Posted on Wed, 13 Dec 2023
"...past the munching sheep.."
Another enjoyable ramble with you, Rhiannon. Felt like I was there. Paul :)
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A beautiful poem. Life
Posted on Thu, 14 Dec 2023
A beautiful poem. Life affirming. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas, Jean. Keep the updates coming, of course. Take care. Paul x
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"... weaving flutes and
Posted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023
"... weaving flutes and whispering December breezes..."
I like the contrast between the madness on the roads and the serenity you seek. Some nice expressions in here. Very lovely, Jenny :)
Read full commentPosted in Treasures Of The Subconscious
"A dropped twig,
Posted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023
"A dropped twig,
beautifully clothed with
light grey lichen - "
Such an evocative opening and some lovely imagery. I could see the leaf carpet. Beautiful vignette, Rhiannon. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Exquisite Leaf-mulch art
Spencer's fear of mum made me
Posted on Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Spencer's fear of mum made me laugh. All internal threat indicators going off. (That used to happen to me with my mother-in-law. Escape was impossible)
Keep going with this Jane. It's building into something special :)
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