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I have 1262 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
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I like the association of the

Posted on Sat, 04 Jan 2020

I like the association of the fish and the poet, very clever.

Jenny.

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Posted in To the belly of an osprey

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There's a kind of magic about

Posted on Thu, 02 Jan 2020

There's a kind of magic about your second version of this poem Di, especially in those lines:-

fragrant flames in Spring, then leaves unfurl, spell

air for all near, unaware,

The buds actually remind me of wands. You express...

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Posted in comfort and joy (another go at this)

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You explain well the hidden

Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2019

You explain well the hidden trials of these fish and the dangers they face. I also like the idea of the runic shapes etched upon their sides. A clever poem indeed.

Jenny.

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Posted in Mackerel

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Memories captured in

Posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2019

Memories captured in Christmas decorations are some of the best. I do hope the spirit of the season is with you and your family Penny. I wish you much health and happiness for the New Year too.

Jenny.

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Posted in Threads of Christmas...past to present

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Everything about this poem

Posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2019

Everything about this poem speaks to me, especially in that third stanza;- feeling like a visitor in the lives of others rings so true. You really hit the nail on the head when you wrote this poem, especially as I could relate to it.

Hope...

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Posted in Present

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I'm sure there are many

Posted on Mon, 23 Dec 2019

I'm sure there are many people who understand the sentiments in your poem. It can be a time of expectations but also disappointments and discord. But the one thing we can rely on, is that we're not alone.

Thank you for sharing.

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Posted in The Day Before Christmas

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I am moved by your poem

Posted on Sun, 22 Dec 2019

I am moved by your poem onemorething, you describe so much emotion that touches me at this time.

I do hope you have a Happy Christmas and a Healthy, Peaceful New Year.

Best wishes,

Jenny.

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Posted in God rest ye merry, gentlemen

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Hear! Hear! Your poem spoke

Posted on Sun, 22 Dec 2019

Hear! Hear! Your poem spoke to me. My sentiments exactly.

Have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Jenny.

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Posted in this is me

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What a delicous last stanza

Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2019

What a delicous last stanza you've created Di, all those rich colours coming together really stood out for me. In that first stanza, the idea of walking in the company of streams is a joyous thought. 

Some lovely descriptions in your poem...

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Posted in woods, late

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Hi Jack,

Posted on Sat, 07 Dec 2019

Hi Jack,

I don't know why, but this reminded me of myself when I walked out of my home and ended up at the womens refuge, it's that dread of not knowing where you're going to end up, but wanting to put your trust in someone but feeling...

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Posted in Angel 75 (waiting for Pizza Face)

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