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Vested Presence
Nestled down a leafy lane stands our substantial 17 th century thatched cottage surrounded by a jungle of thistles, nettles and other weeds, but it...
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By Candle's Glow
It's that time of year when spells are weaved on those tiny faces, In every town and city, a smile that portrays the coming weeks and days are full...
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Manchester Lad
As wheels of life Keep turning... Remembering That treasured day, Fresh faced was I Back then Monopolized by Love and laughter, I wonder! Did That...
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Winter's Nod
I welcome Winter's nod of chill When around fire we snuggle, With time to rest...no guilt to feel As early darkness leaves hearts aglow, Memories...
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Sunny Day Out In Oxford Part Two
Next we were taken further on up the tower where more narrow steps led to this one prison cell which left me very sad indeed. Our guide told us that...
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Hi Phil,
Posted on Sun, 24 Dec 2023
Hi Phil,
I loved the idea of giving the wind, snow and tree a personality. Very creative and a pleasure to read.
Thank you.
Congrats on the well deserved gold cherries.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in "In the bleak midwinter..."
I wonder if this defines how
Posted on Sat, 23 Dec 2023
I wonder if this defines how many in the limelight feel.
Great use of the I.P.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in The stranger
it's getting more and more
Posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2023
it's getting more and more amusing as the journey continues. Poor D.I. Wood's and D.S. Stone, are really having a time of it. Seems like their detective hunt might just be coming up trumps...I'll be waiting with anticipation to find out. ...
Read full commentPosted in Pandora's Box (Bring Out Your Dead series - Part 47)
It sounds like you had quite
Posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2023
It sounds like you had quite an experience in the wind Rhiannon. Inflatable Father Christmas didn't seem to happy either.
I liked your idea of the Grey air-ship clouds lumbering across the sky. what a great metaphor.
I was out for...
Read full commentPosted in Even Father Christmas blown over …!
I was enchanted by your poem.
Posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2023
I was enchanted by your poem. These lines I so enjoyed reading:-
our dust of origins -
discreet beauty and magic hidden
in tales of fingertips,
embargoed until we bloom
and learn
there is no separation...
Read full commentPosted in far dust
Hi D G Moody,
Posted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Hi D G Moody,
it's lovely to receive your comment. That line came about while I was actually feeding the garden birds, which is always a pleasure, because I love to watch them from my kitchen window and think of their enjoyment, while I...
Read full commentPosted in Charms Of The Season
Oh Turlough, this is so
Posted on Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Oh Turlough, this is so endearing to read. I couldn't help but be captivated by the innocence of trying to work out all those sins you thought you'd committed. I'm so glad you shared this on here, it's brilliant, and I'm going to read it to my...
Read full commentPosted in Children of the Absolution
What an uplifting comment
Posted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
What an uplifting comment Turlough. I was touched by your words. After writing for so many years on abc tales, it does become harder to come up with new ideas, but I try to write from the soul and how I'm feeling about any subject.
I'm...
Read full commentPosted in Charms Of The Season
Lighting a candle at this
Posted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Lighting a candle at this time of year has so much meaning, especially when we remember those loved ones that have gone.
This poem had such a purity to it, and was a pleasure to read.
Happy Christmas to you and yours Paul.
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Read full commentPosted in By the Candelight of Saints
Hi Turlough,
Posted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023
Hi Turlough,
firstly I do hope you enjoyed your cup of tea. I think finding time to just contemplate is such an important daily ritual. Hope all is well, and thank you so much for reading this poem and sharing your own thoughts, which are...
Read full commentPosted in Treasures Of The Subconscious
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