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StoryMake my day Barb783 months 2 weeks ago
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Make my day

By Barb7 on Thu, 26 Feb 2026

After a very difficult year of loss and heartache, the smallest kind gesture can make a huge difference. Sometimes a smile will suffice, or a kind word. We can all make someone's day if we choose to empathise rather than walk by. This poem was written some time ago but it reflects my current experience
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Watch dog

By Barb7 on Mon, 12 Jan 2026

The eyes follow me, And every passer-by, Tied to a lamp-post, Helpless and cold, With trust in humanity, Fast losing its hold. His fur now matted, By...
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All the birds were singing

By Barb7 on Sun, 22 Jan 2012

Must stress that I love cats but thought it might be interesting if the birds got their own back
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Sandwich versus Stiletto

By Barb7 on Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Black shoes/prawn sandwich competition entry
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Uplifting poem

Posted on Sat, 13 Jan 2018

Loved this. Conjures up a lot of warm images and confirms my belief that cats are pretty special (and dogs, too, of course).

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