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1523 of my comments have received 1540 Great Feedback votes

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Yikes....that is a grim

Posted on Sat, 19 Aug 2023

Yikes....that is a grim finale. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder even when it's inflatable. Nicely done, Jane! 

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"...by net of muslin mizzle..

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2023

"...by net of muslin mizzle.."

Gorgeous, vignette. Nicely done, Rhiannon. Paul :)

 

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"Now only the weeping willow

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2023

"Now only the weeping willow

comforts our reflections.."

 

Another beautiful reverie and photo. Always a pleasure to read your reminiscences :) 

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"...of being both the ghost

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2023

"...of being both the ghost and the haunted

that makes a cuckoo a cuckoo."

 

That's an insightful take on a notable bird. Thoughtful and, of course, beautifully written :) 

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Posted in The Loneliness of a Cuckoo

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"...king of his domain

Posted on Tue, 15 Aug 2023

"...king of his domain
among his harem he will reign...."

A neat contrast shown between cow and bull. Succinct and neatly done, of course. And welcome back, Rhiannon. Paul :)

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Ah so nicely done, Penny. I

Posted on Sun, 13 Aug 2023

Ah so nicely done, Penny. I do love a good ghost story and you certainly have one here. Really enjoyed. Paul 

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Lovely to hear from you, Jean

Posted on Sun, 13 Aug 2023

Lovely to hear from you, Jean. It sounds like you are still in there, fighting this thing. So sorry to hear that about your friend. Your quality of writing defies the physical challenges you are encountering. These updates will be invaluable for...

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Posted in Dozey Bella and Cippy

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 "See I have my visa

Posted on Fri, 11 Aug 2023

 "See I have my visa

in the form of white skin."

 

A searing poem, Turlough. You paint such a graphic picture with a story that, I imagine, is hard to re-tell.. Issues like this need constant profile until we finally get to...

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Posted in Trip of a Lifetime

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Nicely done with a subtle

Posted on Sat, 12 Aug 2023

Nicely done with a subtle twist at the end. The dialogue is great blended in with the observations. Another deft tale that's so readable

[Should that say "Last week I took all my courage..."?] 

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"... that stand madonna

Posted on Fri, 11 Aug 2023

"... that stand madonna serene in the muddy mess.."

 

Holy cows, for sure. Revered in India and allowed to roam where ever and whenever they want. You are right, we owe them so much. Really enjoyed your poem :) 

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