Jane Hyphen
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I have 328 stories published in
3 collections on the site.
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My stories
Outline of a Man
From a distance I’ve seen you before You’re a person from my past Or maybe in a film A man with two names He was always running Running towards a...
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The Candidate
‘It’s just a straightforward procedure, a mere formality. You simply have to tick a few boxes, answer a few questions and the job’s as good as yours...
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Beavers Fag Break (they mostly come at night, mostly)
‘Otter, wait for me!’ Otter strode ahead on her sturdy boots, thick rubber soles absorbing the uneven surface of the graveyard, half-sunken stone...
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Five Other People Are Looking At This Item
The Crock-Pot C60 slow cooker in black, was £89.99, reduced to £34.99, save £55.00. As I deliberated upon this item, the £50 Curry’s gift card...
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Parrot Rescue
The problem is most people just don’t realise how long we’re going to live.’ ‘Agreed Geoffrey. Humans and their “see it, gotta have it” attitude...
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A wonderful tribute to a
Posted on Tue, 18 Jan 2022
A wonderful tribute to a wonderful place Jenni. I enjoyed shivering limbs and the idea of ghosts (I'm sure there are many) a haven for wildlife. You've captured the spirit of the broadleaved forest in winter and the generosity of our ancient...
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Context - I love it but it
Posted on Sat, 15 Jan 2022
Context - I love it but it just makes it all the more absurd. I too, don't earn much above the minimum wage, worked through almost all of the pandemic, dealing with the public, who were mostly angry and didn't social distance. I keep seeing...
Read full commentPosted in Money - some context
'Until you no longer remember
Posted on Sat, 08 Jan 2022
'Until you no longer remember me in your prayers', A long extinguished flame can suddenly re-ignite without warning but an unkissed state is one of both sadness and peace. I love the flow and movement. When something is so far out of reach you...
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That is a lovely story. I bet
Posted on Wed, 12 Jan 2022
That is a lovely story. I bet he's sharp, his face is beautiful, he looks slightly whippety in the face. One of my whippets is almost 14 years, we've had him since he was 7 weeks old. I loved all the details around the beginnings of Skye's life...
Read full commentPosted in How I Came to Meet Eric
There is lots of texture in
Posted on Mon, 10 Jan 2022
There is lots of texture in this; the smooth dark seals, bright sunshine, mingling with the movement of the sea. There's something friendly and almost human about seals when they're above the water but they become athletic, predatory creatures in...
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Reading this poem left me
Posted on Wed, 05 Jan 2022
Reading this poem left me feeling relaxed. I haven't been to Glastonbury Tor but now I will be making a trip down there. There's so much on offer in the UK to connect us with our ancient ancestors. I like to go to Stonehenge when my birthday...
Read full commentPosted in Ynys Wydryn (Glastonbury Tor)
Love this. The deserted beach
Posted on Fri, 17 Dec 2021
Love this. The deserted beach, the slow rythm of the waves and the rythm of something held, pushing to get out. Soft but unforgiving.
Read full commentPosted in Day before a birthday
Love this tribute to our
Posted on Mon, 13 Dec 2021
Love this tribute to our winter bird. I read recently that they follow us around because they think we're wild pigs but that could just be me since I'm always disturbing the ground, although not with my snout. Their bold nature and tenacity...
Read full commentPosted in Robin At Winter Solstice
'Twisty seclusion' I really
Posted on Sat, 04 Dec 2021
'Twisty seclusion' I really enjoyed your poem and the accompanying photograph. It looks like a lovely spot for tapping into 'unrestrained pulsing earth's wonder'. I wish I had a bit more space for rewilding, it makes such a difference and it...
Read full commentPosted in Nature's Hideaway
Ah, that's my daughter's
Posted on Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Ah, that's my daughter's middle name and one of my favourite trees. I think you've paid a fine tribute to this beautiful tree, covering all of it's characteristics. I love to watch the blackbirds downing the berries in one. 'Solitary wanderers',...
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