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I have 1259 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
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If I Could Turn Back Time

For a minute clock stops! No more ticktock, silence deafening. Then without warning hands begin working in reverse, strange phenomenon happening;...
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Robin At Winter Solstice

Robin our treasured winter greeter; brings messages whispered, In holly and ivy garlands, that silently bathe in blanket of snow. Victorians...
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Nature's Hideaway

The photo is my own, of a small wooded area we created at the bottom of our garden, taken on Saturday 4 th December 2021 at 11.20 am. It's one I'm...
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Trail Of Misunderstanding

Dear diary...it was Monday 15 th November 2021. My partner had mentioned a woodland trail at a place in Wootton Bassett called Jubilee Lake, we'd...
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Thoughts Of An Oak Tree's Spirit

When winter's grip is strong, heaviness upon complex roots; crinkled cold though it maybe, already knows landscape stirs. This oak clearly transfixed...
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2830 of my comments have received 2911 Great Feedback votes

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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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Thank you for introducing me

Posted on Fri, 09 May 2025

Thank you for introducing me to these poppies Rhiannon. I'd never heard of Wild Welsh poppies before. Lovely worded poem, and the photos are beautiful.

Jenny.

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Posted in Wild Welsh Poppies

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