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I have 1233 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 4277011 times and 495 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2598 of my 19,019 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2675 votes

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Under Late Spring Sky

Dear diary...although my attempt to create a patch of meadow didn't go to plan, I will hope to try again next year. These are my thoughts in a poem...
Gold cherry

When All I Need Is Artistry

It was the pulse of life beating that encouraged my love to write, then within a language unfurls where those passions are understood; so then I...
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Cherry

In A Place Of Respite

In forest dream, I draw on such sensations, my world suspended between sky and earth; where tiny insects crawl, some fly to unhurried silence,...
Cherry

Shadowy Visions Of The Past

These days you've probably seen more interesting cupboards than mine, but lately I haven't felt the need to shower my taste buds in the joys that...
Cherry

Every Picture Tells A Story

Dear diary...Photo I took on a woodland walk, of an old uprooted tree. Just had to capture my thoughts in a poem. Been taken in by expressionless...
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2598 of my comments have received 2675 Great Feedback votes

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Hi Jane,

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

Hi Jane,

This story has been excellent reading, you packed so much tension into each part, taking the reader on a journey of discovery for Vanessa. It had great pace, creating an unexpected beginning, middle and end.

Very much...

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Posted in Parcel for You - Part 61 (the end)

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Wed, 07 May 2025

Hi Turlough,

firstly congrats on the gold cherries, well deserved.

Reading your 1st April entry, I agree, you're right about Fish being no full, he has such a gorgous singing voice and I love Marillion.

April 3rd: I think...

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Posted in The Fish on the Hill

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You captivated me with your

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

You captivated me with your poem Ed. It went so well with the music, especially in the second stanza.

Thank you for your poem and reminding me what spellbinding music Peter Gabriel and Genesis created. Brought back so many happy memories,...

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Posted in Heracleum Metnegazzianum

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It's always a pleasure to

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

It's always a pleasure to read your comments Turlough. To get poem of the week gave me an incredible warm feeling inside, It really lifted my spirit.

I was thinking of the maiden of spring and how she has so much energy, recalling my own...

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Posted in Triumphant Folly In The Park

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Hi Phil.

Posted on Sat, 03 May 2025

Hi Phil.

looks like Arry's got himself a great job preparing the garden for veg. an' stuff. Much better than being a sweep, or working down a mine. Just think of the fresh air and exercise he'll be getting. Let's hope Gwladys pays him well...

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Posted in Job (Episode 8 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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 Jane,

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

 Jane,

I loved the message in your story about respect for the tulips...as with all flowers and nature. I agree it's all about intention and feelings for plants. I don't do gardening these days, but when I did it was with care and...

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Posted in Semper Augustus

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

Hi Rhiannon,

I have to agree those buds do look like stars. It must have been a amazing sight to behold. I'm so glad it inspired you to write this poem and share those lovely photos.

Very much enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

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Posted in Wild Garlic, Ramsons

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What on earth will Vanessa do

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025

What on earth will Vanessa do I wonder! To Lose Spencer, she'll be back to square one, loney, but Cedric definetly needs to be returned, he's become a nightmare.

You're keeping us guessing Jane. I look forward to finding out just exactly...

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Posted in Parcel for You - Part 59

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Hi Ed,

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Hi Ed,

I read this with fondness, as you reminded me of myself when young. I loved the idea of an island upon your bedspread and how you describe the airport under your pillow. I too used to enjoy my own company, still do to this day. The...

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Posted in Dobe Island; My Place in the Sun

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Gwladys tackled that

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2025

Gwladys tackled that situation really well. Loving the humour Phil, and look forward to finding out what happens next.

Jenny.

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Posted in Ring (Episode 7 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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