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I have 1235 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 4312527 times and 497 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2613 of my 19,059 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2690 votes

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Once Upon Again And Again...

Photo is my own. Left here in darkness tarnished over time, gloomy existence a sacrilege, is this the legacy of hard work? To be fractured held as...

Weather For Brass Monkeys

Picture by pixabay free images 1 st March 2018 Temperature fit for snowmen, as bitter rawness envelopes my every muscle clenching tight, anticipating...

Swindon My Town

Wrapped in many layers, freezing temperatures don't bother this uncomplicated busker, singing like Bob Dylan amid-st pigeons flight, been well over...

Seasons

pixabay free images. Autumn's Crone holds her own with eyes of emerald green, she's walked among fields of corn lightly stroked each sheaf with love...

Bicycle Ride For Two

You're my freethinking companion on our bicycle made for two, with zeal you oil breaks and chains while I read manual, attraction came so easy you...
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2613 of my comments have received 2690 Great Feedback votes

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I couldn't pick out a

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2023

I couldn't pick out a favourite stanza, just loved this poem from beginning to end Paul.

Those starlings are so magical to watch too.

Jenny.

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Posted in The Great and Secret Show

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I'm with Jack too. Although I

Posted on Mon, 09 Jan 2023

I'm with Jack too. Although I like the idea of being in charge, for me it comes with too many challenges and responsibility. I hope Archibald can cope and doesn't have too many anxieties...after all there are leaders and followers, and Archibald...

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Posted in The Fall and Rise of...Archibald Thurble?

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A poem can say so much, and

Posted on Mon, 09 Jan 2023

A poem can say so much, and you've captured that essence Rhiannon. Great idea for the I P too.

Jenny.  

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Posted in 1949

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This is such a beautiful,

Posted on Sun, 08 Jan 2023

This is such a beautiful, haunting story Paul. It was such a touching ending too. 

A masterpiece of awareness to the love that lives on even after death.

Jenny.

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Posted in Why Does It Always Rain In Graveyards?

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Isn't it amazing looking back

Posted on Sun, 08 Jan 2023

Isn't it amazing looking back on those years that leave an impression. I so enjoyed reading about your experiences.

Jenny.

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Posted in 1972 A New Direction

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If not for Archibald I wonder

Posted on Fri, 06 Jan 2023

If not for Archibald I wonder if Josiah would have given Samantha the ring? One thing I will say about Archibald, he's a man aware of his surroundings and doesn't hesitate to speak up for himself.

Romance is in the air for Josiah and...

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Posted in The Trouble with Horace Dimchurch

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I was so sorry to hear about

Posted on Fri, 06 Jan 2023

I was so sorry to hear about your mum, it must be such a worry for all of you. But it's always nice to get good news and know your wishes have somehow been answered. I hope over time your mum improves and comes through this episode.

Take...

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Posted in Make A Wish.

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Written with so much thought,

Posted on Wed, 04 Jan 2023

Written with so much thought, and a poem I could identify with.Those last five lines said it all for me, exactly how I would express my own life.

Reflective and uplifting Paul. Not morbid at all.

Jenny.

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Posted in Resolution

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It's always nice to capture

Posted on Thu, 05 Jan 2023

It's always nice to capture these moments in a poem, and you've charmed me with yet another of your rambles. Nicely done Rhiannon.

Jenny.

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Posted in Wind and squelch and far views

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Hello Di,

Posted on Tue, 03 Jan 2023

Hello Di,

you know January has become a pretty special month for me, it's a time of contemplation and recalling memories that are precious, but then you know me, always ready to think back on shared moments. 

I often wonder if the...

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Posted in Walking In January

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