Tag: Writing
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Bright lights and Darkness
The empty late night bus squeezes along the narrow neon-lit terraced streets. Traffic lights are obsolete nowadays, their light is swallowed by the much brighter neon lights and signs which were introduced to replace the old-fashioned ‘normal’ street lighting. Roads are now a free-for-all for any permitted vehicle; if they’re allowed, there’s no restrictions. An…
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The Ancient Ruins of Elt Gored
Only in dreams or distant memories does such a place exist: the Gateway to the Gardens of Paradise. The waters are still crystal clear, the sun hot in the mid afternoon sky, and the ruins of a once great ancient civilisation are all that remains. Gone are the grand palaces, the fine walkways, the beautiful…
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Dear Universe,
It’s only me! I’m having a sideways swipe at things that currently irk me, and wonder if there is anything that you could do about it for me? I’d be ever so grateful, as you know. Firstly, the roads. I’m sure you’ve seen me bouncing along on them, ricocheting between potholes. You must be able…
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One Minute Ramble: Split Seconds
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Focus. Slow it down. Concentrate. 09:01:01 Three steps running on the spot. 09:01:02 Two large intakes of breath, with their corresponding outbreaths, of course! 09:01:03 Another large intake of breath for good measure, followed by a quick exhale 09:01:04 Two more steps, running on the spot. 09:01:05…