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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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Rain
Does rain fall like tears of rage? Or hailstones most crystal clear? Giving salvation from starvation, While some struggle storm in fear? Cloudburst...
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So much put into this poem
Posted on Fri, 10 Dec 2021
So much put into this poem Turlough. That sixth stanza reminds me of old times when on holiday with girl friends, we would get dressed up ready to hit the night clubs, and of course see if we could pick up some guys...these things just had to be...
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I love how you've woven a
Posted on Mon, 06 Dec 2021
I love how you've woven a story into this poem Turlough. The rhythm and rhyme are perfect too. It's a sad story and reminds me of the American native indians who had their land taken away. People with power and loads of money always seem to win...
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Hi again Rachel,
Posted on Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Hi again Rachel,
I love the idea of asking the trees how we should live, I'm sure they would tell us to live in peace and harmony and care for each other, that's if people would listen of course.
Your poem is a lovely example of...
Read full commentPosted in Momijigari
This has got to be one of the
Posted on Fri, 15 Oct 2021
This has got to be one of the best Christmas poems I've ever read...any child would love it, including the child in me.
Jenny.
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You really made my day with
Posted on Thu, 07 Oct 2021
You really made my day with this part Phil, I laughed out loud it was so funny, ...
Read full commentPosted in From A Dithtanthe!
Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Thu, 30 Sep 2021
Hi Rhiannon,
love the rhythm and rhyme of this poem, and totally agree with Di in her comment. We can all learn so much from writing on subjects...it appealed to the child inside me.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Big River, Big Life
This was such a touching
Posted on Tue, 14 Sep 2021
This was such a touching story Paul. So relevant too. The hardest part is learning to carry on after loosing a loved one, having your world turned upside down is never easy to cope with. I myself have lost so many loved ones to cancer, it gets...
Read full commentPosted in With or Without You
Hi Penny,
Posted on Sun, 12 Sep 2021
Hi Penny,
Willow sure has a lot of magical powers, such a bright cat deserves to win. A bit of magic certainly goes a long way. Would have loved to have seen the expression on the uniformed man's face when he looked in the carrier to find...
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Embracing the spirit of your
Posted on Fri, 06 Aug 2021
Embracing the spirit of your poem, gave a sense of movement, these birds relocating constantly, just like the clouds. Your passion for this bird shines through in your words.
Thank you for sharing.
Jenny.
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I'm so enjoying your story
Posted on Thu, 27 May 2021
I'm so enjoying your story and the story line is perfect.
Jenny.
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