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I have 1259 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5249224 times and 523 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2825 of my 19,595 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2906 votes

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Rousing Spring

Beneath swollen drifting clouds, Swift new season breathes creation; Energies balanced – feathers quivering, Springs growing throng of tiny beaks...
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Cherry

The Fish Hawker

I wonder! Did Mary Kelynack's strength come from the briny? For as weary flow of watchful tide fishing boats did arrive, then waves bringing ravenous...
Cherry

Charms Of The Season

Enchanting fairy lights flooding Christmas cheer, as I amble down garden path exposed in December's chill. Spruce tree brings countless blessings;...
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Treasures Of The Subconscious

I like to travel occasionally, when voice of reason allows; cast off fears of unwelcome intrusions, to step outside my comfort zone, away from...
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Hope Of The Skylark

You won't feel moments veiled by drifts of swirling snow, where silence chills this terrain with its shiver; skylark's song of approval is voicing...
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2825 of my comments have received 2906 Great Feedback votes

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Hi Luigi,

Posted on Thu, 01 Jan 2026

Hi Luigi,

you've reminded me of the time I went to Stratford-Upon-Avon some years ago. I did some brass rubbings and found it really enjoyable. 

I like the rhyming of your poem and the idea that fun can be had from this hobby....

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Posted in In a Country Church

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I almost missed this Rhiannon

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2025

I almost missed this Rhiannon. I love the gentle movement of this poem. So beautifully described and the photos look almost like paintings with those gorgeous colours.

A definite treasure for Winter.

Jenny.

 

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Posted in Winter Landscapes

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I get the feeling you're

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2025

I get the feeling you're reminising about someone in this poem Turlough. Hope you get to pull the cork on the strike of the bells tonight...also step through that door into 2026 while they're still ringing.

All the best for the New Year...

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Posted in On the Patch Where the Strawberries Grew

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What a truly magical story

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2025

What a truly magical story Phil. Hope you have a Happy New Year too.

Jenny.

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Posted in "Of all the trees..."

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What a great story Harry. I

Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2025

What a great story Harry. I wish it wasn't the end, I was starting to get into it. yes...

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Posted in The Island at the End of the World (ii)

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Jade's idea to backtrack is

Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2025

Jade's idea to backtrack is genius. I sure hope it works and those two pesky men don't work it out. ...

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Posted in "Art of Trouble" 8

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I like how you write the

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2025

I like how you write the changing of daylight hours and the photo's gorgeous too Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

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Posted in Circling

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Hi Phil, it's always fun to

Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2025

Hi Phil, it's always fun to read what Archibald's getting up to. and this was as anticipated a fun Christmas read.

Congrats on the well deserved Pick Of The Day.

I know I've already said it, but I hope the New Year rings in much...

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Posted in Christmas Mrs.

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Ha! Ha! What a great

Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Ha! Ha! What a great Christmas story. I think the bog fairy should have worn marigolds, he would have saved his hands. ...

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Posted in Fairy Nuff - A Peregrine and Prudence Christmas Story

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Hi Turlough,

your bit about winning the goldfish at the fair rings in my ears. We used to have a fair come to our village every Summer in the 60s. Each time I won a fish, the poor thing died even before I got home. It's very strange that...

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Posted in Driving Home for Chris

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