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Memento
I should delete these texts A permanence of darkness, where light no longer creeps, where memories fade, of bygone times. I can hardly see them now,...
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Happy New Year
It’s 23:17 at least that’s what my phone says. People don’t wear watches these days, do they? It’s pretty busy in here tonight but what do you expect...
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Empire State (Part 7 of 7): Escape
I broke from the reverie, heart beating faster, pulse raising. Sam was in danger. I could try and rush the bodyguards left to keep me here but there...
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Empire State (Part 6 of 7): Devil in the Attic
Wicca ritual practices are often staged with followers in a sacred circle. Spells are cast to bring about changes in the real world. “The Summerland...
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A Bridge of Lies
It was the year of our Lord 1850 when my first sentence was given. My poor Mina had been transported this twelve months past. It was at the quarter...
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"...Wolf knows secrets...sees
Posted on Mon, 09 Oct 2023
"...Wolf knows secrets...sees ancient
tree spirits communication with
rivulets..."
Read full commentEvocative and atmospheric. A dramatic poem, for sure. Enjoyed. Paul :)
Posted in Through Wolf Eyes
"...we fall from dreamy
Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2023
"...we fall from dreamy
waterfall into flowing
inspirational rivers of
thought.."
A lovely anaology and a lingering optimism amongst your words. Nicely done, of course. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Curious Magic
Not sure the Tchaikovsky
Posted on Wed, 04 Oct 2023
Not sure the Tchaikovsky Group has the same menace about it but I know what you mean. Hopefully Alfred will get his trip to Timbuctou soon. It's a long way, you know..
Read full commentPosted in Holidays in Timbuctou, by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter!)
"... and was chopped down
Posted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023
"... and was chopped down
but grew and thrived again.."
I hope that's an allegory for the Sycamore Gap tree that was felled.
A lovely poem, so well done, Rhiannon. Paul
Read full commentPosted in We have three little trees …
It's interesting to read how
Posted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
It's interesting to read how Alfred tries to make things easier through his power of hindsight. Your knowledge of this period of history is impressive. It makes it an ongoing, enjoyable read.
Read full commentPosted in The Courtier From The 21st Century Who Would Be King : The King Behind The Throne : King Henry VIII (Alfred the Great II) : Ch.5 by Alfred Muggins (himself) Part 2 : Wives
"... before fall of Autumn's
Posted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
"... before fall of Autumn's swell.."
A sweep through the seasons done so adroitly. Beautiful imagery and sentiments. Nicely done, Jenny. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Beneath My Favourite Tree
"A rainbow paints its mystic
Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2023
"A rainbow paints its mystic tones
On jagged teeth of ancient stone.."
A sweeping journey back to roots brought to life with great evocation. I could feel the lore running through the words. Glenlough sounds stunning.
Read full commentPosted in Beneath Cnoc Daod
"...but now the treat is to
Posted on Thu, 28 Sep 2023
"...but now the treat is to look down
on seal cubs asleep on pebbly coves..."
Wonderful images and lovely photos. As you know, I was in Pembrokeshire myself only recently. Your poem does the location justice, Rhiannon. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Pembrokeshire — two seasons
The lead singer of The Cure
Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023
The lead singer of The Cure has a lot to answer for. Evocative images conjured from your past, Jenny. We all do stuff we wish we hadn't...it's what makes us human :)
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"On a long walk I found the
Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023
"On a long walk I found the sea
Blinding and expansive.."
Beautiful imagery, for sure. An exposition filled with metaphors. The poem felt stoical yet sanguine. Enjoyed. Paul
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