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I have 1266 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5626091 times and 531 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2841 of my 19,637 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2921 votes

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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...
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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...
Cherry

Secrets Of Wistman Woods

This is a poem about a small wooded area on Dartmoor, that is both ancient and otherworldly, like a secret to be told. Troubled cobwebs blown away in...
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Poem of the week

Stone Loach

By day this cold flesh wrapped in shades of assorted pebbles, suddenly stirs...slips out of sight; craving no gathered companions, preferring...
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River Of Awareness

Out here where unharmed emotions spill, peace fills the mind lingering midst days of richness gathered, like soothing reveals golden sunset devouring...
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2841 of my comments have received 2921 Great Feedback votes

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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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Hi Ed,

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Hi Ed,

I read this with fondness, as you reminded me of myself when young. I loved the idea of an island upon your bedspread and how you describe the airport under your pillow. I too used to enjoy my own company, still do to this day. The...

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Posted in Dobe Island; My Place in the Sun

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Gwladys tackled that

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2025

Gwladys tackled that situation really well. Loving the humour Phil, and look forward to finding out what happens next.

Jenny.

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Posted in Ring (Episode 7 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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I agree that it's sad we can

Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2025

I agree that it's sad we can't live our lives without having to show caution Turlough. It's not till we look back that we realize the near escapes we do have in our past, especially when as a teenager.  I count my lucky stars nothing that serious...

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Posted in More Than We Bargained For

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