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The Garden of Songbird Charm Part Two
Soon the day would come to an end. Tomorrow Ned would visit to do the garden and it was also Robin and Claire's Mum's birthday. She was forty, so it...
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The Garden of Songbird Charm
In the garden of songbird charm Robin and Claire were doing some bird spotting. Robin had recently acquired a pair of folding binoculars, and he had...
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A Christmas Carol : Conclusion
Back home Uncle Tony was there again, helping the boys unwrap all their presents. He was incorrigible; he was almost like a boy himself. At Eliot's...
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A Christmas Carol
It had been bitterly cold these last few days, but Eliot was warm inside the church. He was doing his practise for his spot at the morning mass...
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Elizabeth Regina
Especially now we know your worth. Little time has passed, since we last saw your smiling face, In truth the nation loved you. Zen buddhists,...
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Hi Jenny,
Posted on Sun, 27 Jul 2025
Hi Jenny,
This is a dreamy poem redolent of the Greek myths: nicely done !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in A Poet's Greek Mythology
Nice rhyme in the pattern of
Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Nice rhyme in the pattern of this poem, Rhiannon. I also liked the 'wriggley Wye'.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in What do grown-ups mean by a ‘short’ walk?
Lovely poem with the usual
Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2025
Lovely poem with the usual aplomb. Loved 'naked ice horses', a sensual image !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in After the Geese
Hi,
Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Hi,
Lovely poem Jenny dealing with a great myth. It reminds me of the story of Hyacinthus who was hit with a discus I think and hyacinths grew up where he fell. You have made it live and breathe.
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in Hollyhock Tears Or Whispers Of Gods.
Thought-provoking. hilary
Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Thought-provoking.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Obituary Reader
A beautiful little word
Posted on Sun, 06 Jul 2025
A beautiful little word picture here Jenny. I enjioyed it immensely. Cats are wonderful, aren't they. Tibbs is no exception.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Tibbs Out On The Tiles
A really sweet poem, Rhiannon
Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2025
A really sweet poem, Rhiannon. I think you have thought about it a lot and it reads so well. A perfect gem !!!
Hilary
Read full commentPosted in Daffodil
Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Tue, 07 Mar 2023
Hi Rhiannon,
This is a lovely ollapodrida of things that evoke memories in you. It was quite delightful to go through the assortment of things !!!
hilary
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I remember seeing my first
Posted on Wed, 01 Mar 2023
I remember seeing my first Peacock butterfly. I was quite thrilled, I think you would be Jenny if you attracted something rare with your plans !!!
hilary
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Hi Jenny,
Posted on Wed, 08 Mar 2023
Hi Jenny,
This is a lovely gentle poem that flows so well. I don't think it needs changing, full of enticing imagery !
hilary
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