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Continue reading →: Poem – ShardenfreudeThis poem is an epitaph to the word ‘shard’ commonly considered to be one of the most overused words in poetry – I thought that if I use it as many times as possible in one piece I can close the door on this word forever! She sheds her shards,…
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Continue reading →: Limerick – Yes Prime MinisterThat fellow in 10 Downing street Had a problem with trying to look neat When I said he was scruffy He got a bit huffy and claimed that he had no conceit
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Continue reading →: Exciting news coming this weekendHi all Hope you are all enjoying the poetry on here.I try and get at least one piece shared every day. I do also send some pieces off to journals. I am delighted to announce that my poem ‘a slow return to dust’ will be published in Roi faineant press…
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Continue reading →: Poem – The ugliest baby I have ever seenOut on a walk the other day Minding my business in a minding my business way, Along strolls a mother with a tiny pram, The contents of which was chewing on ham, Now I’m not one to advise on child care per se, Not since the baby kicking incident anyway…
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Continue reading →: Poem – The Prince and the ScarecrowThe Prince and the scarecrow, had a con flab over lunch, Turns out humble pie is sweet and delicious said the scarecrow Really? said the Prince, never tried it, yet
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