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1598 of my comments have received 1629 Great Feedback votes

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"Facts and experiments tucked

Posted on Thu, 05 Oct 2023

"Facts and experiments tucked away in memory
for further understanding,
like my attempt at explaining what a shadow is."

You capture the mystery and joy of explaining the world to 4-year-olds. It's what being a parent/...

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Posted in The puzzle of shadows

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"...as I gaze upon

Posted on Sun, 08 Oct 2023

"...as I gaze upon

upper levels of sky

where clouds

have freedom to fly."

 

A beautiful finale to a beautiful poem. I could see those maple-leaf trees, Richard.

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Posted in A Taste of Autumn

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"...Wolf knows secrets...sees

Posted on Mon, 09 Oct 2023

"...Wolf knows secrets...sees ancient

tree spirits communication with

rivulets..."
Evocative and atmospheric. A dramatic poem, for sure. Enjoyed. Paul :)

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"...we fall from dreamy

Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2023

"...we fall from dreamy

waterfall into flowing

inspirational rivers of

thought.."

A lovely anaology and a lingering optimism amongst your words. Nicely done, of course. Paul

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Posted in Curious Magic

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Not sure the Tchaikovsky

Posted on Wed, 04 Oct 2023

Not sure the Tchaikovsky Group has the same menace about it but I know what you mean. Hopefully Alfred will get his trip to Timbuctou soon. It's a long way, you know.. 

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Posted in Holidays in Timbuctou, by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter!)

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"... and was chopped down

Posted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023

"... and was chopped down

but grew and thrived again.."

I hope that's an allegory for the Sycamore Gap tree that was felled. 

 

A lovely poem, so well done, Rhiannon. Paul 

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It's interesting to read how

Posted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023

It's interesting to read how Alfred tries to make things easier through his power of hindsight. Your knowledge of this period of history is impressive. It makes it an ongoing, enjoyable read. 

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Posted in The Courtier From The 21st Century Who Would Be King : The King Behind The Throne : King Henry VIII (Alfred the Great II) : Ch.5 by Alfred Muggins (himself) Part 2 : Wives

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"... before fall of Autumn's

Posted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023

"... before fall of Autumn's swell.."

A sweep through the seasons done so adroitly. Beautiful imagery and sentiments. Nicely done, Jenny. Paul :) 

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Posted in Beneath My Favourite Tree

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"A rainbow paints its mystic

Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2023

"A rainbow paints its mystic tones

On jagged teeth of ancient stone.."

A sweeping journey back to roots brought to life with great evocation. I could feel the lore running through the words. Glenlough sounds stunning.

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Posted in Beneath Cnoc Daod

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"...but now the treat is to

Posted on Thu, 28 Sep 2023

"...but now the treat is to look down
on seal cubs asleep on pebbly coves..."

Wonderful images and lovely photos. As you know, I was in Pembrokeshire myself only recently. Your poem does the location justice, Rhiannon. Paul

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