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Lost in the Supermarket
They just went shopping. Tell me, what is wrong with that? May they rest in peace. . n.b. There are at least 150 gun manufacturers in the USA according to Wikipedia. Every mass murder leads to more gun sales, as people driven by fear, arm themselves just in case they need to defend themselves when →
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All At Sea
Alarmed, startled awake Essential items fumbled for Grabbed, stashed and stowed at first light Bleary drive to the port for the morning ferry Relief at reaching the queue steadily being consumed by the ship’s jaws A necessary pause at the UK Border Force barrier . “Sorry, sir, but this is not your passport.” . She →
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In the Bus Queue
A one act play for three voices in 17 syllables. Oh no! It’s raining! Yes, after such a bright dawn. Really? I slept in. . CLP 04/07/2019 →
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On Misunderstanding
(A one act play for two voices in 17 syllables) You misunderstand. I am not missing the point You are. I am not. CLP 03/08/2019 →
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In the Mist
August, not autumn Yet heavy dew at sunrise Cows float on carpets . CLP 03/08/2019 →
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Fashion Victim
There goes one of those Young 1950s ladies I think she is late . n.b. August, 2019, on the London bound train, a woman walked through the carriage dressed in Young Fogey clothing, (smartly turned out with a wide-brimmed straw hat as big as an archery target that sat on her shoulders). Why would you →
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In Storage
Everything is there If possessed by possessions Throw away the key . CLP 02/08/2019 →
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Glass Half-Full
You always insisted The glass was near half-empty So kept topping up . n.b. If someone’s glass is always half-empty it means that someone is steadily drinking the top half. Best to let them choose to finish it, or re-fill it themselves. CLP 01/08/2019 →
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Electricity On
Magic in a box Live wire full of potency Dependency risk . CLP 31/07/2019 →
Journey of Words 