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I have 1240 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 4497107 times and 500 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2660 of my 19,177 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2738 votes

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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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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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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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Charms Of Dionysus

Maybe when it all began; insatiable cravings trembled on vintage grape, or perhaps Dionysus spirit was sprinting an intrepid caper rousing still air...

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2660 of my comments have received 2738 Great Feedback votes

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I thought this was such a

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2025

I thought this was such a tragic state of affairs in a frightening, despairing life. I was once on the streets just for one night back in the 1980s, it was the coldest,  longest night I've ever experienced, because It's hard to know who to trust...

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Posted in She Sleeps

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Being in my early 70s now, I

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2025

Being in my early 70s now, I can relate to this poem, although a female,  I was certainly a wild child and a big drinker through my 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. But now I no longer touch the lager, beer or wine and don't miss it.

Your poem...

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Posted in Standing , Still

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This is such a wonderful

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2025

This is such a wonderful acknowlegement to your mum. She looks about the same age as my mum in 1965, and I can understand how you feel, as woman now in her early 70s, I so miss my mum even though she died so long ago. 

I agree about...

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Posted in Counting Sleep

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Oh dear! It sounds like there

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2025

Oh dear! It sounds like there's trouble ahead. I wonder what the Sergeant wants! Will look forward to finding out with anticipation.

Jenny.

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Posted in Grave (Episode 10 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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I really loved this poem.

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2025

I really loved this poem. What a great idea to keep hold of the suitcases, turning them into cherished cases for toys.

The photo shows you have an artistic eye too.

Very much enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

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Posted in Without Wheels

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It's already been said Jane.

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2025

It's already been said Jane. You've come up with another great imaginative story.

Jenny.

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Posted in The Crinkler

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This is such an interesting

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2025

This is such an interesting piece of writing Harry. You explore the many qualities these type of places promote, like gifts of learning to those children that would otherwise lose out on.

I never get bored of reading and hope you get many...

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Posted in The Rest of My Life: Windchimes

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Hi Rhiannon, there's nothing

Posted on Mon, 12 May 2025

Hi Rhiannon, there's nothing like a trip to the Ocean where ever it may be. That last stanza was stunning and reminded me of my own visits to the coast. Lovely poem and thank you so much for sharing.

Jenny.

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Posted in Beside the sea

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Compelling reading as always

Posted on Sat, 10 May 2025

Compelling reading as always Phil. What an intriguing ending, looking foreward to reading more.

Jenny.

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Posted in Found (Episode 9 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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Brilliantly told story. I

Posted on Sat, 10 May 2025

Brilliantly told story. I hope I'm like the father at his age. 

Jenny.

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Posted in Your child will remember this day forever

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