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I have 1186 stories published in 6 collections on the site.
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Dwellers of the New World Chapter Fifteen ( Pt 9 ) Dreaming of Home

Back in Grasshopper Valley at Tariq's and Kalina' cabin, Dawson sat by the fire, his face pale and body aching. He sipped the broth that Kalina had...

Dwellers of the New World Chapter Fifteen ( Pt 8 ) Solid News

Ice cold snow lay outside Liora's dwelling, while inside the only sound that could be heard was the cracking of burning twigs, from the fire that...

Fear Inside

I don't wish to hear the whispers of melancholy, my mind musty from too much gabble, curtains twitching snooty looks; gazing at this monstrosity that...
Cherry

Dear Diary Some Days In My Life Keeping It Pure And Simple

Dear Diary, I want to look back at the Summer of 1976, what a Summer that was, even hotter than 1975...which was saying something, the heat seemed to...

Dwellers of the New World Chapter Fifteen ( Pt 7 ) A Quiet Word

It wasn't often that Jomei voiced an opinion, but on this particular occasion he was inclined to agree with Brigs. Touching the woman's shoulder, he...

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2247 of my comments have received 2327 Great Feedback votes

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Some great rhythm and rhyme

Posted on Sun, 14 Mar 2021

Some great rhythm and rhyme in each stanza of this poem Luigi.

It's amazing when there's a need to achieve great heights, the determination some humans will go to when faced with obstacles.

I always think of  people with...

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Posted in Hurdles

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Some wonderful descriptions

Posted on Sun, 14 Mar 2021

Some wonderful descriptions of the wind in this poem Richard. Especially loved, 

At times it may

provide

a soft caress

as when lovers meet.

 

Enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

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Posted in The Wind

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I thought that last line

Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2021

I thought that last line summed up your apocalyptic poem, that even after we're long gone, nature will go on. A poem also describing how small humans actually are in the grand scheme of survival.

Inspiring and made me think Hilary.

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Posted in Pandora's Box

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Hi Paul,

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2021

Hi Paul,

Your account of the heavens gives your poem so much mind blowing drama. I look up at the night sky and i'm lost for words at the vastness we cannot see with the human eye, but your poem brings it all closer.

Brilliant....

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Posted in Black Holes and Revelations

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An enjoyabe read, that is

Posted on Tue, 09 Mar 2021

An enjoyabe read, that is full of comedy and adventure. 

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

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Posted in She Knows She At The End - Episode 24

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Oh dear! Aefelthrith's not

Posted on Sun, 07 Mar 2021

Oh dear! Aefelthrith's not being very fair, poor Gwladys is left with no choice. I wonder what will happen next? Looking forward to finding out.

Jenny.

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Posted in Let Her In Constancy - Episode 23

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You paint the story with

Posted on Wed, 03 Mar 2021

You paint the story with words so well. I can visualize the whole scene perfectly.

Still enjoying.

Jenny.

 

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Posted in She Will Make Good Her Right - Episode 21

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Love the names of the baliffs

Posted on Mon, 01 Mar 2021

Love the names of the baliffs...Jarvis and Cocker, made me laugh with the familiar link to a certain singer....

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Posted in Can Daunt Her Spirit - Episode 20

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It sounds like your help was

Posted on Mon, 01 Mar 2021

It sounds like your help was a comfort to him with his words of gratitude.

Jenny.

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Posted in Hand Washing, Glasgow Central

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I agree with Drew, a great

Posted on Sun, 28 Feb 2021

I agree with Drew, a great poem of resilience and survival and such a pretty wild flower too.

Jenny.

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Posted in The Ascent of a Dog Rose

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