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My stories have been read 16272 times and 14 of my stories have been cherry picked.
55 of my 200 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 55 votes

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55 of my comments have received 55 Great Feedback votes

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Hahaha. Yep. Where is he?!

Posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2016

Hahaha. Yep. Where is he?!
I like "... and forecast rain even before the sky has an inkling."
Now that's poetry.

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Posted in I Want a Man

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So many original, resonant

Posted on Wed, 30 Dec 2015

So many original, resonant lines: 'triumph's fisted reach... here and here in heart's chamber'... induce a contemplative mood and conjure a 'sounding space' for this unique, moving epitaph. Another beauty, MarciaMarcia!

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Posted in Thoughts of Gerald --- October fifth

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I read this as a gentle

Posted on Wed, 13 Jan 2016

I read this as a gentle exhortation to slow down and make space for contemplation: to find a deeper dimension to life and dwell in the senses before passing on and switching back into life's urgent pace in a more mindful way.

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Posted in Pass...#2

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Orange mascara and a cure for

Posted on Wed, 09 Dec 2015

Orange mascara and a cure for terminal apathy. We need them now, please. Go on!
Your daughters will still weep, but at least they'll weep orange tears.

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Posted in This Isn't a Dummy Run...

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Absolutely gorgeous,

Posted on Mon, 04 Jan 2016

Absolutely gorgeous, MarciaMarcia! You have used your poetic prose style to great effect conjuring up the world view of tiny woodland creatures. The Cob is a charming little hero with whom we immediately empathise and you have set the scene for...

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Posted in "The Cob Will Have Nowhere To Live" Children's Chapter Book

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Sorry I didn't spot this one

Posted on Sun, 13 Dec 2015

Sorry I didn't spot this one sooner. I like the gentle progression and uplifting conclusion! Fabulous last verse.

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Posted in Kite Child

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This profound peom has great

Posted on Sat, 17 Oct 2015

This profound poem has great resonance for me. A fascinating discourse on the nature of memory and the ghosts of past, present and future!

I like the lines'telling stories of our future
longing to dart towards it like the fantail'...

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Posted in Ghosts in the Machine (Poetry Monthly)

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A deeply moving account of

Posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2015

A deeply moving account of your wonderful daughter. I hope it has been a comfort for you to be able to write about her so clearly and honestly and share her story with us all.

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Posted in Sun, Moon, Stars and Rain

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I take that back!. On re

Posted on Thu, 10 Dec 2015

I take that back!. On re-reading I get the triple use of "nestled". There is a strong sense of protection: of bodies protected by winter wear, of mother protecting daughter with her blessings, of daughter protecting the sick and protecting deep...

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Posted in waiting

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Another glorious poem,

Posted on Thu, 10 Dec 2015

Another glorious poem, MarciaMarcia! But read out loud and edit before posting. You have used "nestled" three times.

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Posted in waiting

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