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Terence Mullan
Down the years I have lived in many places and I have done many jobs. Now I live in Bulgaria and the only work I do is tending to my lovely garden when the sun is shining and scribbling away in my big book of writing stuff when it is not.
I may have left it too late in life to become a famous writer or celebrated gardener but I will persevere anyway. These are the things that occupy me in a seemingly effortless and satisfying way.
My stories
Baby Love
Two new eyes Startled; staring out at An old world. Not knowing it's old. Two new lungs Taking their first gasps of air Breathed a million times...
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The Liberation of Stefan and Penka
We met in black and white. Four eyes peircing dirt and spiders‘ webs To escape their world behind the wood pile In the darkest corner of an ancient...
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We Are Seacroft!
With my folks, I lived on top Of the North East Gas Board showrooms shop In a row of flats called Parkway Mews From which we had outstanding views Of...
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The Condemnation of Darkness
Hello darkness my old friend You're here to drive me round the bend As sultry summers meet their end You pounce upon my fear and send Me screaming...
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Devil Gate Drive
Between our village, Malki Chiflik, and our capital, Sofia, the road cuts its way through the Balkan range of mountains, assisted by several lofty...
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A wonderfully poetic
Posted on Sat, 08 Jan 2022
A wonderfully poetic description of the excitement and optimism contained in the miracle of nature that surrounds us.
I enjoyed this very much.
Read full commentPosted in On Track With The Seasons
It was only recently that I
Posted on Sun, 09 Jan 2022
It was only recently that I discovered that in the Mona Lisa painting, yer woman Lisa isn't permanently half obscured by a student with a mobile phone taking a selfie with her. I've seen this feature many times in museums and galleries and...
Read full commentPosted in George George and Mimi (Briefly) Tour the World
Your words are a great
Posted on Fri, 07 Jan 2022
Your words are a great description of how the countryside is in January and how invigorating and rewarding a walk in it can be at this time of year after all the festive indulgences.
I particularly liked ...
Crowd of snowdrop...
Read full commentPosted in Near Upper Kinsham
I wonder if the decaying
Posted on Fri, 07 Jan 2022
I wonder if the decaying remains of the man's wife fertilised the vegetable plants as they grew and enhanced the flavour of the end product.
Read full commentPosted in A House in the Country
This morning I finally got
Posted on Fri, 31 Dec 2021
This morning I finally got round to listening to this. There’s some good stuff in the list but it’s maybe a bit more polished and synthesisery than my usual taste. I’m always interested to hear what other people are listening to though. Thank you...
Read full commentPosted in Playlist: Plastic Sunrise
A great story. Sometimes I
Posted on Fri, 07 Jan 2022
A great story. Sometimes I think taxi drivers could do with a bit of tuition in the personal presentation department and the world needs more green buttons.
I enjoyed this ... both parts of course.
Read full commentPosted in Ol' Rickety (Part 2)
Well said Messrs. Muggins and
Posted on Wed, 05 Jan 2022
Well said Messrs. Muggins and Kirtley.
I agree with all your points, particularly what you say about greed and avarice which leave an even worse taste in the mouth at Christmas than Brussels sprouts do.
Our Christmas tree 'lives' in...
Read full commentPosted in Offences Against The Christmas Spirit (A list of crimes and offences against the sacred Spirit of Christmas) by Mr Alfred N.Muggins
Great stuff Paul.
Posted on Wed, 05 Jan 2022
Great stuff Paul.
I lived for a long time in Wiltshire and very close to Avebury stone circle and Silbury Hill. There, along with nearby Somerset, I found mystical and magical places and as Celtic as you can get in England.
Your...
Read full commentPosted in Ynys Wydryn (Glastonbury Tor)
A great poem Rhiannon, the
Posted on Thu, 06 Jan 2022
A great poem Rhiannon, the final verse of which is right on the nail.
I rarely disclose this secret, so please don't tell a soul, but when my three kids were very small my wife and I bought them very little for Christmas or birthdays...
Read full commentPosted in Toy Explosion …
Thanks very much Di.
Posted on Tue, 04 Jan 2022
Thanks very much Di.
I'm sure it won't be very long before the need arises to add more verses.
The cats sleep wherever they want to sleep. Sometimes huddled together. Sometimes alone on a chair or a shelf. Sometimes with the dogs....
Read full commentPosted in Priyatelka, Turlough and the House of Cats
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