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Up-date to “On Bristol I”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/18/air-pollution-kills-bristol-health n.b. Bristol is one city in the UK that is beginning to understand the danger to lives brought on by air pollution. Here is a list of other cities in England I have visited recently who are blighted by traffic congestion and whose councillors need to take urgent action: Walsall Lincoln* Norwich* Chichester* Portsmouth Read more
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Mobbed
This drab, dull day Its natural sounds subdued by drizzle Are cut through by her sharp cry above Kehwee! Kehwee! To her mate unseen, but somewhere near Stirred up, crows lift from dark hearts of oaks Gather as a loose assembled mob A flight of five, or six, or more Rough circle spreading, all alert Read more
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Spellbound
The Earth turned As we came upon autumn And ploughed The last of summer’s crop Into the dark, cooling soil We retreated from advancing crystalline nights Wrapped tight in memories of past seasons’ warmth To insulate ourselves from winter’s separation Of light from day And thereby broke the magic . CLP 16/11/2019 Read more
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On Reflection
He sat embarrassed Blushing up, wobbly legs Plate glass his downfall . n.b. Photo and story courtesy of M. McKinnon . CLP 13/11/2019 Read more
Journey of Words 