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I have 1259 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5278261 times and 523 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2831 of my 19,605 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2913 votes

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Poem of the week

Inspired Walk

Remembering our walk on Wednesday 3 rd November 2021. I love when autumn gives way to winter's brisk freshness – even scatter of birds are drawn...
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Forest Terror

My attempt at a poem for Halloween Midnight hour in eerie forest deep beyond; cold air circles essence of spirit trees, those dark deformed;...
Cherry

Blessings Dear Late Mum And Dad

Mum was a lady who once sang at her daily chores, when all was well, an opera would sail from her sweet lips, voice lost in an epic romance, while...
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That Was Genesis

Dear diary...so much time has elapsed in my life, filled with moving around a lot, but now I'm older and more settled it hardly seems possible that...
Cherry

Grounding Of Autumn

I'm deep as an abyss in reasons for loving this season, for my sensitive tears fall like leaves blanketing ground; pooling these cheeks with...

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2831 of my comments have received 2913 Great Feedback votes

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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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April 16th: Your bean

Posted on Thu, 08 May 2025

April 16th: Your bean casserole sounds delicious. I make a vegetable and bean curry sometimes, but only for myself, because my partner doesn't like beans. It's not so bad cooking for one, because I can flavour it to my own liking.

April...

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Posted in Introducing Turlough Ó Maoláin, Performance Poet

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Hi Jane,

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

Hi Jane,

This story has been excellent reading, you packed so much tension into each part, taking the reader on a journey of discovery for Vanessa. It had great pace, creating an unexpected beginning, middle and end.

Very much...

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Posted in Parcel for You - Part 61 (the end)

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Wed, 07 May 2025

Hi Turlough,

firstly congrats on the gold cherries, well deserved.

Reading your 1st April entry, I agree, you're right about Fish being no full, he has such a gorgous singing voice and I love Marillion.

April 3rd: I think...

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Posted in The Fish on the Hill

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You captivated me with your

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

You captivated me with your poem Ed. It went so well with the music, especially in the second stanza.

Thank you for your poem and reminding me what spellbinding music Peter Gabriel and Genesis created. Brought back so many happy memories,...

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Posted in Heracleum Metnegazzianum

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It's always a pleasure to

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

It's always a pleasure to read your comments Turlough. To get poem of the week gave me an incredible warm feeling inside, It really lifted my spirit.

I was thinking of the maiden of spring and how she has so much energy, recalling my own...

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Posted in Triumphant Folly In The Park

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Hi Phil.

Posted on Sat, 03 May 2025

Hi Phil.

looks like Arry's got himself a great job preparing the garden for veg. an' stuff. Much better than being a sweep, or working down a mine. Just think of the fresh air and exercise he'll be getting. Let's hope Gwladys pays him well...

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Posted in Job (Episode 8 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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 Jane,

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

 Jane,

I loved the message in your story about respect for the tulips...as with all flowers and nature. I agree it's all about intention and feelings for plants. I don't do gardening these days, but when I did it was with care and...

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Posted in Semper Augustus

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Thu, 01 May 2025

Hi Rhiannon,

I have to agree those buds do look like stars. It must have been a amazing sight to behold. I'm so glad it inspired you to write this poem and share those lovely photos.

Very much enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

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Posted in Wild Garlic, Ramsons

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What on earth will Vanessa do

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025

What on earth will Vanessa do I wonder! To Lose Spencer, she'll be back to square one, loney, but Cedric definetly needs to be returned, he's become a nightmare.

You're keeping us guessing Jane. I look forward to finding out just exactly...

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Posted in Parcel for You - Part 59

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