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Facing Adversary A Medieval Winter
Turning back to face gale swept land, touching weather beaten skin, more tired nowadays; how effortlessly heart in untamed mountains feels nothing...
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On Godrevy Beach
Dear diary... I remember unbroken crashing sound...as I waded out to sea, leaning forward on my body board, anticipating imminent swell, ideal wave...
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Triumphant Folly In The Park
My Thoughts Dear diary... Embodiment of esteemed antiquity delivered through energetic spring; dappled light emerges in resolution where trembling...
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More Than We Bargained For
Dear diary...one summer afternoon in 1963 me, also three friends set out with sandwiches, crisps, and bottles of coke a cola. We were to go further...
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Mighty Ancient Oak
Richly bound ancient memories, your resolve continues to shine; do you scrutinize each passer by? Does charm of park, fear pacify? Dignified though...
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What a great story for
Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2026
What a great story for Halloween Penny. I had no idea what would happen next and you kept the tension going with a surprise ending I wasn't expecting.
Very much enjoyed.
Jenny.
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This is so beautiful and
Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2026
This is so beautiful and perfect for the time of year.
Jenny.
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Hi Kat,
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Hi Kat,
thank you for your comment. It wasn't yesterday that I had my chemo, it's next Friday the 25th. I saw my Doctor on Thursday and got to see my scan. The cancer has shrunk a bit, so I'm very pleased with the treatment.
I'm...
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Hi Paul, it's such an honour
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Hi Paul, it's such an honour to recieve poem of the week. You know I never take anything for granted and this was such an unexpected surprise.. I really hope anyone suffering with cancer lives everyday with hope in their heart and maybe gets some...
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I had some positive news
Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2026
I had some positive news yesterday when I saw the doctor, he showed me the scan and there's been an improvement, so that's a great relief.
Thank you for thinking of me, it really helps.
Jenny. xx
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You know it's quite sad Di, I
Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2026
You know it's quite sad Di, I haven't had the inclination to go for any walks or sit in the garden lately. The poor birds must wonder what's up, because I haven't fed them all summer due to so many hospital appointemts and this cancer treatment...
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Ah! Bless you Kat, Being
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Ah! Bless you Kat, Being inspired to write again is the best feeling. At the weekend I was just thinking about how chemo treatment makes me feel, and it was rough stormy waves that came to mind, followed by calm oceans of clear aqua blue waters,...
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Oh Ewan, so many thanks for
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Oh Ewan, so many thanks for those lovely gold cherries, they put such a big smile on my face. You know your wife is right, the chemotherapy is worse than the cancer, it does take a little bit more of your spirit away with each treatment and...
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Hi Turlough, you always put a
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Hi Turlough, you always put a smile on my face
Yes those good cells keep...
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It was good to read your poem
Posted on Wed, 02 Sep 2026
It was good to read your poem Paul. I seem to have lost contact with any sort of nature these days, spending most of my time thinking about hospital appointments, resting and daily chores.
You've captured sights and sounds with the painted...
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