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At the Going Down of The Sun
A poem about a life
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Private Heaven
Memnock had waited for a thousand years. At least, he thought it was a thousand years but it could have been much longer than that; he didn't wear a watch after all.
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Chinese Whispers
I guess there was no way of knowing that things would turn out like this. As I stood and stared out across the moonlit, mountain vista, I reflected back on what had led up to this moment. When you're a mile high in the sky the air seems so much clearer and your thoughts become crystallised like a moth caught in an arctic freeze.
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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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We use plastic heat pads that
Posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2024
We use plastic heat pads that get warmed in the microwave. When they fall out of bed they make a banging noise as they hit the floor. There's nothing more comfy than taking a hot water bottle or something similar with you at night. I could relate...
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Thanks a nice thing to say,
Posted on Mon, 12 Feb 2024
Thanks a nice thing to say, Di. I am very proud of both of my kids. James has a wandering soul. I can picture him living abroad again soon.
Yes, my Russian and Italian are both shocking. Then again so is my English. Well... I am a Brummie...
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"Her ring was old, her
Posted on Tue, 06 Feb 2024
"Her ring was old, her grandma's gold;
her love, commitment new and true;"
A thoughtful reflection of tradition and practicalities when it comes to marriage. Still a valued institution but costs need to be considered...
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My best mate who lives in
Posted on Mon, 05 Feb 2024
My best mate who lives in Essex these days is a Bruce Springsteen superfan. He travels the world going to his gigs. I like a lot of his music but I hear his concerts go on for ages. It's good to see Alfred Muggins diversifying in his written work...
Read full commentPosted in Jungleland (by Bruce Springsteen) : A (Belated) Review by Alfred Muggins
A nice twist with zip-tied
Posted on Sat, 03 Feb 2024
A nice twist with zip-tied guy being a freelancer. I think Di mentioned before but just wow at writing not, not two but THREE ongoing stories at the same time. I can see a published catalogue of books coming up before too long. Good luck with it...
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What an extraordinary finale
Posted on Sun, 04 Feb 2024
What an extraordinary finale - the passage about the hugs and it all being done covertly was so sad yet poignant. The patriarchal nonsense that the authorities pedal is from the Stone Age. I was talking to my OH about your Iranian travelogue and...
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"‘Hey, I did get the red
Posted on Wed, 31 Jan 2024
"‘Hey, I did get the red flags though, despite all my fatigue. I’m interested in what you meant by a couple of words.’
‘Dick, wanker, knob…’"
The naivity of Spencer is so well done and creates the canvass for the fish-out-...
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"Haggling over the price of
Posted on Wed, 31 Jan 2024
"Haggling over the price of the vase.." Made me think of that scene from Monty Python's "Life of Brian" where Brian haggles over a gourd (my favourite comedy movie of all time).
My lad lived in Luton for 3 years where he attended...
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"...beautiful tracery
Posted on Wed, 31 Jan 2024
"...beautiful tracery
of skeletal branches on clear skies.."
A lovely vigneette with gorgeous photos, Rhiannon. Paul
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I don't know the answer to
Posted on Mon, 29 Jan 2024
I don't know the answer to those questions other than that number 3 is a resounding 'no'. Good to see rogue reporter Alfred Muggins back and asking the questions where others fear to tread.
Read full commentPosted in The Big Questions of the early 21st Century (or 2023/24 to be more exact!) by Alfred N.Muggins, Reporter, Distant Observer, and Civilian Adjudicator!
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