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The Quay Staircase
I believe this poem's copyright was stolen from me. It was first published in 2003 by Poetry Now. The Quay Staircase Marked by an ancient symbol,...
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Vincent
I saw you in a flower, The brightest, sunniest one there is. I saw you in a landscape, So green, so yellow, so ever blue, With red-rooved houses and...
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The White Orchid
'The White Orchid' was a popular club, a bit of a dive in truth, but here you could pick up plenty of pretty girls, all at a price. Lily-Rose, Yvette...
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Patsy
Patsy perched on a bar stool, A one-night stand for someone lucky, Someone lucky enough to stare into those deep green eyes That have seen so much...
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Summer Rain
I hear the pitter-pattering of the rain, And see pellucid drops falling like pearls. And in the distance a roseate suffusion Is behind verdant, green...
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Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Thu, 13 Oct 2022
Hi Rhiannon,
Great little fun poem for children and educational too. I am sure they would enjoy!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Fish Finger Maths!
Hi Jenny,
Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2022
Hi Jenny,
It was especially difficult for the elderly in the lockdown and a tragedy for them if they lost a partner. This poem is thoughtful and empathetic in their struggle to survive. Music certainly helps: it is a great comforter !...
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hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2022
hi Rhiannon,
This did indeed have a musical flow to the correlating change of the seasons, a never ending cycle. Very nicely done !!!
hilary
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Posted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
Hi,
Poor farmer is all I can say. Enjoyed this longer tale, Paul. Fantasy seems to suit your creative gift !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six)
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Posted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
Hi,
Sounds like a car crash of a car. Hope you are safe !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in I Recognized it.
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Posted on Fri, 07 Oct 2022
Hi,
The narrative is progressing nicely : some wonderful, descriptive writing. Waiting for the final curtain !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Five of Six)
Hi,
Posted on Sun, 02 Oct 2022
Hi,
I just loved the passage in italics; it was beautiful prose. Look forward to seeing it through !
hilary
Read full commentPosted in In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six)
hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022
hi Rhiannon,
I don't think many conkers become trees. I remember hoardes of boys throwing up sticks to try and make them fall much to the consternation of neighbours. Nice poem : rich !
hilary
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hi.
Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022
hi.
I liked this poem. Some interesting use of language. It works !
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Cockerel Crows
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Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2022
hi,
I like it too, Sean: short and sweet !
hilary
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