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Voiceless
Mouth moves aping sound Single simple words suffice Nothing more to say . n.b. Selective mutism is an intriguing behaviour. Despite having the facility to speak there are some people who simply do not. “Why not?” is a question that remains in the realm of speculation until the person is able to engage in conversation Read more
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Not Again!
More bloody football! It’s Monday! Television – Remote controller . n.b. Matches scheduled to spread the output of live entertainment for armchair spectators means that football is played for television broadcast seven days a week. I could go on, but Arsenal FC are coming to town and I have things to do before the game Read more
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Island
Three roads, one railway Cross Hilsea Lines to Hampshire But we’re happy here . n.b. The connections from Portsmouth to the mainland are limited. For those travelling by car the road connections can be a source of frustration; for the residents a source of pollution. Standing traffic is commonplace on these often congested links. All Read more
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Break Up
Totally cut up Dismantled, stripped naked, boned Empty vessels. Ssssshhhh! . n.b. Breakers yards at the top of Portsea Island have operated here for generations and although on a smaller scale than during the post-war period, it is still fascinating seeing a ship taken apart. CLP 01/03/2020 Read more
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Salix Alba
Bewigged, betwigged tree Bedraggled shade for pond life Happily unhappy . n.b. In leaf the weeping willow is a very lovely waterside adornment, otherwise it is a bit drab, unless caught in a sunburst that turns the heap of unkempt branches gold. CLP 01/03/2020 Read more
Journey of Words 