D G Moody

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I have 68 stories published in 9 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 23111 times and 33 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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Douglas Moody

I’m now retired and living with my wife and Springer Spaniel in a village outside Cambridge U.K. I have dual U.K. and Australian citizenship, having lived in the latter and also travelled in Asia, in-between living in London for two years. I came back to the U.K. in 1993 as a Buddhist monk and was later involved in interfaith between Buddhist and Christian monasticism, which led to my returning to lay life. I now identify as a Christian – albeit with Buddhist influences!

My interests lie in writing – prose and poetry, informed by my experience of life plus religion, history, and current affairs. I also enjoy cooking, walking (with wife and dog), and the joys of friendship. I have previously posted on UKAuthors. My verse tends toward rhyming, but as a beginner I’m always willing to improve my craft.

My stories

Stations of The Cross - Thirteenth Station

Jesus dies on the cross. Mark 15: 34 – 37 A man on a cross is about to die, While the world seems to be holding its breath. On the hill the afternoon...

Stations of The Cross - Eleventh Station

Jesus promises the Kingdom to the penitent thief Luke 23: 39- 43 He hangs now, broken and abandoned on the cross He slowly lifts his head; words have...

Stations of The Cross - Tenth Station

Jesus is crucified Mark 15:24 More than I care to admit I still think about it In that hot country where I served With comrades, men trained for war...

Stations of The Cross - Ninth Station

Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem Luke 23: 27-31 Further along he sees women wailing, The same knot of paid mourners had been in The house of Jarius...

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117 of my comments have received 121 Great Feedback votes

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We had storms and when we

Posted on Wed, 03 Jan 2024

We had storms and when we went out  this morning we found trees blocking the local droves and paths; you've captured that feeling well Rihiannon.

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Posted in Storm

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This brought rain to my

Posted on Wed, 03 Jan 2024

This brought rain to my memory; coming home last night from the hospital in the driving rain; then out this morning finding fallen trees; rain as elemental the poem soaks my imagination in it.

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Neat and truthful

Posted on Mon, 01 Jan 2024

I liked this Rhiannon; the way you convey more optimism - and we need all we can just now.

Blessings

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Posted in Waiting, wanting

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Amen again.

Posted on Sun, 31 Dec 2023

Thanks Jacques. I only hope we can survive another year, but with the plummet into dark barbarity continuing I'm not so sure. 

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Posted in At the turn of the Year

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Evocative

Posted on Sat, 30 Dec 2023

What an eerie evocative poem, the language of the mists and hidden places. I really can't add any more praise to what has already been offered above. 

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Posted in The Witches of Long Compton

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Ah, Nostalgia.

Posted on Sat, 30 Dec 2023

I always thought Christmas was just for children, but later on I got the magic - lovely poem Rhiannon

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Posted in “This night I will …”

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Turlough - you have just put

Posted on Sat, 30 Dec 2023

Turlough - you have just put the smile back on my face, and I needed that. Such an inspired piece of whimsy - red cherry well-earned!

Happy New Year 

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Posted in Goody Two Shoes

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Enigmatic but good

Posted on Wed, 27 Dec 2023

I liked it, and a worthy cherry, though as to its meaning, i'm thinking it may be a eulogy for a love deceased.

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Posted in Reappearing Poem

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Not enough - Indeed!

Posted on Tue, 26 Dec 2023

A good one Turlogh - spare and to the point!

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Posted in Even Croesus Had To Sleep

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A smile at Christmas

Posted on Sun, 24 Dec 2023

I liked the play on words Luigi, some much needed light relief at Christmas, and hoping you are having the best one.

(minor point; maybe typo on: 'whose ain wes a safe life' ?)

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Posted in Noah's Ark

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