Tag: 150 words
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The Calm
The Gathering last night seemed to pass without incident. I wasn’t awakened by any screaming banshee or howling wolf, I’m very pleased to say. And it looks as though those who gathered have tidied up after themselves as well. You wouldn’t realise that such a gathering had actually occurred. Not all Saturday nights are like…
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One Minute Ramble: Busyness
Have you ever had a day where you have been so busy trying to get something done, nothing really gets done? I’ve had one of those days today. Time passed quickly, and I had so much to do I didn’t know where to start. I described it as being in a room and someone walks…
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Shame
I feel shame for the thugs who throw their rocks In the name of how ‘it feels right’ for them Burning a store, a stranger’s car, Attacking people at random. I feel shame for the groups who organise events In the name of ‘sorting things out’ Causing havoc, distress Attacking everyday life. I feel shame…
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Ode to an aching knee
Oh, knee, I ask thee why must thou throb Whence I stand and walk or hobble ’Tis fine whilst seated and after several steps So why must thou caust me trouble? A heat you bring within my leg A warmth that’s not so fair Whence I happen perchance to walk A steppe or two from…
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One Minute Ramble: Distant Sounds
Outside my window I can hear: A bird chirping loudly… it sounds quite clear It could almost be out on the ledge, But I’d rather guess that it’s in the hedge. Beyond the hedge there is a road A private one, or so I’m told, This backs on to the main street Where all the…
The Mansionic Perspective 