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She

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, which suggested Autumn, a beautiful time when things die, I wrote this.Click here to hear the poet read his words she she iswarmthin the wintersunshinein the darka birdthat singsbutterfly wings she isgentle breezesendingtransparentautumn … Continue reading

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Hallowe’en 2025

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading

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Guy Fawkes

Click here to hear me read this: Guy Fawkes the rhymer can’t explain to foreignersjust why the British celebrate the Fifth of Novemberevery school kid is toldabout this scoundrel of oldand we are told to Remember Remember in 1605 he … Continue reading

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Hallowe’en 2025

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading

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scents

Click here to hear the poet read his words: scents she is differentin some undefinable way when she shakes her headin joyful laughterthere comesfrom her hairthe scent of the breezein soft springtime showerswith perhaps a hint of daisies when she … Continue reading

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first date

Click here to hear the poet read his words: first date my first sight of youtells me it’s truenothing my friends told mewas an exaggerationyou are stunningly beautifulyour eyes sparkle with light and lifeyour smile brightens the world for everyone … Continue reading

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woman

Click here to hear the poet read his words: woman woman is smallman is bigwoman is quiet(brings peace)man is loudwoman is rain(brings life)man is hailstone I am thundershe is cloudI am watershe is airI am treeshe is flowerI am elephantshe … Continue reading

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natural empathy

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Nature”. Click here to hear the author read his words: natural empathy the day gives up her brightnessthe sleepy sun smiles behind the hillthe tree … Continue reading

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day and night

Click here to hear the poet read his words: day and night during the dayI live life with a smileenjoying the warmthof the Mediterranean suncontent with who I amwho I have becomeor perhapswho I have createdbut in any caseat peace … Continue reading

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blush

Click here to hear the poet read his words: blush you are genteelunfailingly politeand I am neither you always blushedso easily and so prettilyat the slightest provocationand I was always one to provoke your cheeks glowed so brightlyand the colour … Continue reading

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