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StoryThe Spirit of Jenny Jones (Part Two of Two) marandina153 months 3 weeks ago
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My stories

The Apple

Hanging on the oldest tree, The wind-tossed apple, Nice with Brie. So big and green, the juicy treat, I saw myself in its cheek. On biting through...
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Marigold (2)

Marigold answers an ad in the paper. Marigold walked to the post box with a spring in her step. Mmm, I wonder if my age is against me, sixty is a bit...

Sweet Marigold

Marigold Chivers sat on her window seat in her new house. Recently widowed, she was not through with life yet. A copy of the local newspaper, 'The...

Scarlet House

Marie had been here for years; running away from home at sixteen she'd found a home in Scarlet House with all the other disaffected girls. They were...
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The Clockwork Mouse: Part Two

'We are happy here, Sarah, aren't we, just the two of us. I don't know what I'd do without you.' 'Yes, Mum, you mustn't worry about anything.' No,...
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191 of my comments have received 193 Great Feedback votes

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Beautiful poem, Rhiannon just

Posted on Thu, 30 Sep 2021

Beautiful poem, Rhiannon, just made for children, full of colour and imagination with wonderful rhymes and rhythms.

hilary   

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Posted in Big River, Big Life

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Sun, 08 Aug 2021

Hi Jenny,

This is lovely, Jenny. You have certainly captured some of the essence of the man. Have you read 'Fern Hill', one of his poems. It's about a wonderful childhood he had in the country when he wasn't in Swansea, where of course he...

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Posted in Fleeting Observations Of A Poet

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A very good warning, Rhiannon

Posted on Sat, 13 Mar 2021

A very good warning, Rhiannon. This was a nice poem full of rhyme and reason.

Hilary  

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Posted in Burglars beware!

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Sun, 27 Mar 2016

Hi Rhiannon,

Very apposite offering for Easter, Rhiannon. There may be hope for us all in Christ's resurrection!

Best Wishes, HW  

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Posted in Examine the Evidence

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 Hi jenny,

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026

So glad you have found the energy to write this lovely piece. It seems to scintillate through your suffering, detailing as it does all those spring colours we all want to see again. Marvellous !!!

hilary  

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Posted in White Noise

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Hi Jenny,

So nice to hear from you. The important thing is you get well. Don't worry about ABC I am sure it will outlive us all. You need all your strength for your treatments. Keep going, we are all rooting for you.

Take care,...

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Posted in A Letter To ABC Tales Friends

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Hi,

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Hi,

'Daydreams dissipate like rain falling on warm sands'  heavenly. Enjoyed your poem and glad you're keeping pussy safe !!!

hilary    

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Posted in A Cat-Proof Fence

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Hi Rhiannon

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Hi Rhiannon

I have often thought of the earth as an open spacecraft. It's certainly a Rolls Royce device but can go wrong so easily with global warming. If we don't look after it I don't think we have any options. The moon for instance is...

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Posted in Spacecraft Earth!

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 A very economical poem

Posted on Fri, 05 Jun 2026

 A very economical poem Rhiannon which is powerful because of it, a little gem. How wonderful it is to have known the rose. God obviously wanted to 'please' us !!!

hilary 

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Posted in Resplendent Rose

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Hi Jenny,

So sad to hear you are in torment. It's difficult to know what to say to make you feel better, just know you are loved by this community and we all appreciate everything you do. This poem captures the fears and frustrations you...

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Posted in Torment

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