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Mist The lake stretched out before him, its detail veiled by a thin layer of water vapour. The mist drifted across the surface almost seeming to have...
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Arboreal Secrets
Branches spreading out, reaching towards the sky. Roots secreting their ways beneath the soil seeking out nutrients. The sun perpetuating the life of...
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The World That Was
‘You have probably read in your history books about what in olden times were called the seasons’ The children nodded their heads. ‘There were four of...
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Wrong Number
‘Ode to Joy’ sounding out and filling the space of her apartment. Raising her eyes to the heavens she dropped the mixing bowl and rushed to find the...
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The Day, Every Day
She woke up, letting her eyes become accustomed to the half-light, accustomed to the ordinary, to her life, to her half-life. The curtains, with...
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Dear Jenny
Posted on Fri, 08 May 2026
Dear Jenny
So sorry that your fears were confirmed. I know there is a long road of treatment in front of you but all you can do is make the most of each day.
Please keep writing, your last poem shows your love and joy in nature....
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Hi Jean
Posted on Fri, 07 Apr 2023
Hi Jean
You explain things so well with not a hint of self pity. You are certainly going through the mill but as you say the lesion on the brain was found early so hopefully it can be dealt with quickly. Your poor treatment at the hospital...
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Tina, beautiful.
Posted on Tue, 02 Jun 2015
Tina, beautiful.
So many great lines and images.
I think you make her live a little for us readers as well. What a lovely tribute.
Lindy
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So well written 'stitched
Posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
So well written 'stitched together with sand bags' what a great line.
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You've certainly captured
Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2026
You've certainly captured Autumn beautifully and if it lives up to your poems words much to be anticipated.
Lindy
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Hi Jenny
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Hi Jenny
This is so beautiful in spite of knowing what ha inspired it. Such simple descrptive phrases which say so much.
The last stanza so inspiring with its looking forward to the beauties of Spring.
Please keep those...
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Dear Jenny
Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Dear Jenny
I'm so touched that you read my story and commented on it. It means so much, especially in your circumstances.
It was our golden wedding and we found this lovely place called Crow Leasowe not far from Ludlow. Not too far...
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Dear Jenny
Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Dear Jenny
Thank you so much for taking the time, and I imagine the extreme effort to contact us. A long path which is needing very small steps and hopefully will get you there.
Our thoughts and wishes with you.
Lindy
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Just adding to Paul's comment
Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Just adding to Paul's comment. Thinking of you and hoping for the best.
Lindy
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Just waiting, and hoping, for
Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Just waiting, and hoping, for the rain here. Your poem gave a lovely feeling of what might happen soon!
Lindy
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