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I have 1236 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 4339274 times and 497 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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Dreaming

Dreaming readily even through darkest hours; I cross over with just sight to guide the way, a phantom unseen, going where vision leads; taken by...
Cherry

Awakening Of Spring

If perhaps a little early curious pretty primroses countenance be joyful, as sun glances between rain clouds enriching creation. I would plummet into...

Part Of Something Special

Dear diary... euphoria of younger days satisfies when parched for fountain of youth; drinking again from well of clear friendships, that quenches...
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Cherry

Every Moment Counts

What's the point in fretting over housework:, it'll still be there tomorrow, Rosa ponders.. Sipping hot lemon tea reflecting on one Summer's rainy...
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Cherry

Summer's Creation

Softly thinking... remaining in hush; needing to understand complexity of waiting, bringing suggestions of impressions to surface; allows me to...
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2624 of my comments have received 2701 Great Feedback votes

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Violets are so pretty. Loved

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Violets are so pretty. Loved your cheerful little poem Rhiannon.

Jenny.

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Posted in Peeping through …

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Oh dear! I wonder what's

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2025

Oh dear! I wonder what's happened to Anty Marj. The question now is, What does the officer of the law Know or not know? ...

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Posted in Shelved (Episode 6 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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So the so called capable

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2025

So the so called capable Cedric isn't so perfect after all. I can't wait to read what happens next.

Gread read Jane.

Jenny.

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Posted in Parcel for You - Part 58

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2025

Hi Turlough,

you know that was a wonderful gesture, giving Kavinda one hundred rupees. I bet his family ate well that day.

That bit about fat black rodents sat on their hind legs waiting patiently on the road below, and you...

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Posted in Rupees Appease

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Hi Ed,

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2025

Hi Ed,

I could identify with your wonderful poem. I also loved the photos. How wonderful to see that huge Elm in the Crystal Palace...simply beautiful.

Back when I was a child in the 1960s, we had Elms growing in the woods right...

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Posted in English Elm

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Ha, ha!  No tattoos for me I

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Ha, ha! smiley No tattoos for me I'm afraid Turlough. But I did love my job there and...

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Posted in A Black Morris Minor and a Pink Carnation

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Oh! Jennifer, I know exactly

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Oh! Jennifer, I know exactly how you feel. My dad's favourite song was Sunny Afternoon by the Kinks, of course going back to the early 60s.

Your poem reminded me of my of late beloved dad. I really enjoyed reading and I hope you treasure...

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Posted in American Pie

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Hi again Turlough,

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Hi again Turlough,

These must have been such hard times for those poor workers...along with living on boiled rice parcelled up in palm leaves, they must have been so malnourished, no wonder that guy was enjoying the sausage roll, what a...

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Posted in Taking Tea - Kavinda and Me

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Isn't it strange how much

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Isn't it strange how much energy we have at the age of eighteen? Getting up so early and going to bed really late, managing a working day and still having the energy to enjoy the entertainment. Your description of the Three Star Sports Club I...

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Posted in A Black Morris Minor and a Pink Carnation

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What a great idea to explain

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2025

What a great idea to explain their trip to Spain Phil. Loved reading Archibald's letter to his Mam.

Jenny.

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Posted in Archibald's Note

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