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Empire State (Part 6 of 7): Devil in the Attic
Wicca ritual practices are often staged with followers in a sacred circle. Spells are cast to bring about changes in the real world. “The Summerland...
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A Bridge of Lies
It was the year of our Lord 1850 when my first sentence was given. My poor Mina had been transported this twelve months past. It was at the quarter...
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The Horses of Wooldale Road (Part 1 of 3)
The Horses of Wooldale Road (Part 1 of 3) In Norse mythology, it is said that the Norns spin the threads of fate at the foot of the tree of the world...
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Christmas Time
Silent reflections of latter day Saints, Kings and martyrs in Christian lore. Magi bearing gifts, led by a star, instructed by Herod, malevolence...
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Hibernal Solstice
Dark winter dawn broken by shards of sunlight beckoning the shortest day. A diurnal heraldry calling Jupiter and Saturn, a Christmas star forged by...
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Really like "..octave of
Posted on Thu, 27 Jun 2024
Really like "..octave of scents.." A fusion of senses - musical/hearing and smell.
And that's a great last line:
"They are nothing but carbon"
A thoughtful reverie of the beauty and beast of roses. Whole thing feels like a...
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"The elephant is heavy, the
Posted on Tue, 25 Jun 2024
"The elephant is heavy, the feather is light,
the elephant is grey, the feather is white."
There's a lovely, lilting rhythm to this. Nicely done, Rhiannon.
Read full commentPosted in Extreme differences!
"there's tiny
Posted on Mon, 24 Jun 2024
"there's tiny
secret footprints across leafy
glade of my world, setting
visions of wonder."
Imagination is a wonderful thing. I enjoyed that flight of fantasy with you, Jenny.
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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.
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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...
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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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