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Eclipse

By marandina on Wed, 10 Apr 2024

Eclipse Clouds in a dawn sky seen through stoical eyes can sometimes seem like ethereal carriers of innermost angst. Maybe there is a silent...
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The Moon Maiden

By marandina on Wed, 20 Mar 2024

This poem is based on a Japanese folktale about a childless couple – a bamboo cutter and his wife – who are given an infant by the Moon Maiden. It is...
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Certificate U
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Falling

By marandina on Fri, 15 Mar 2024

Falling I am no one . White walls washed by sodium light was all I could see. There was a certain kind of claustrophobia that went with the room, a...
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Certificate 15
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The Golden Fleece (Part Two of Two)

By marandina on Fri, 08 Mar 2024

Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/golden-fleece-part-one-two The Golden Fleece (Part Two of Two) Feeling slightly restless, I...
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Certificate PG
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The Golden Fleece (Part One of Two)

By marandina on Wed, 06 Mar 2024

The Golden Fleece (Part One of Two) She who must be obeyed - that’s the phrase that sprang to mind as we meandered through Primark’s burnt offerings...
Humour
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Certificate PG
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Thanks for reading it, Di. It

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

Thanks for reading it, Di. It's a move that's 8 years in the making. Tried to move to the outskirts of Bristol in 2017 but it fell through and then life happened. Happy to be here now.

'Tines' is intentional - as in spokes as in horizon....

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I'm glad I'm not a loyal

Posted on Sat, 03 May 2025

I'm glad I'm not a loyal Trumpling. Just image how hard it must be.

He's wittering on about re-opening Alactraz now along with 100% tariffs on non-US made movies or summat. Barking, truly barking.

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This ingeniously conceived

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

This ingeniously conceived and told tale of tulip picking is, appropriately, today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.

I've added a pic to promote your work on social media. Please let me know if you prefer to use something...

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"..and I would admire this

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

"..and I would admire this toiled beauty

standing in splendour triumphantly."

That's a great finish and a lovely homage to a place that clearly means a lot to you, Jenny.

Another gorgeous poem from you, of course.

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Who knew there was such an

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

Who knew there was such an intricate etiquette to picking flowers? 

I really like the way the story turns upside down then rights itself again with an underlying message. Respect. 

Lots of craft, guile and skill in this tale, of...

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Posted in Semper Augustus

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A lovely vignette of April

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

A lovely vignette of April woods. 

Lovely pics too, Rhiannon. 

What a glorious time of year, this is!

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That's a captivating story,

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025

That's a captivating story, Ed. Deftly crafted and I like the 'true irony' link.

[Maybe a couple of typos. Should the below read:

'..just lots of cars and lorries."

"..when she chose a bedspread.."

I think that font...

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A powerful short story, Jenny

Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2025

A powerful short story, Jenny. Memories can haunt; this tale lingers and makes its point.

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Posted in More Than We Bargained For

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Beguiling and beautiful. 

Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Beguiling and beautiful. 

That's why this wonderful poem is today's Facebook, X/Twitter & BlueSky Pick of the Day.

Congratulations :)

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'...violet helps us be wise..

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2025

'...violet helps us be wise...'

Seen quite a few violets in bloom just recently including some in my garden.

Such a beautiful time of year just now.

You have captured the joy in this poem, Rhiannon :)

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