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on the bus
words that make your heart sinkBus Replacement Servicewords that make you think twiceabout taking a train somewhere niceseating could be bettersuspension might be worsethey tried but they only managedto lower expectations of what it meansto provide a mass transit systemso we’re just grateful to get homebefore a day’s fresh lightbreaks through the gloom ~ CLP Read more
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on the white ship
catching the eyebreaking the lineshe comes hitherbusy on board with breakfastpreparations for disembarkationof a temporary natureashore we’re busy toopolishing windowstidying up displaysbaking tasty pastrieschecking the tillscounting out the floatwhen the cruise ship arrivesthe town’s cashflow thrives ~ CLP 01/03/2024 Read more
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on rumours
the palms in the squarelean in whispering the latest from their leavesdroppingdiagnosis, bereavementbirth, marriage, abandonmentliaison, contractplans conceivedpromises compromisedthe fountain babbles onwithout an audience ~ CLP 29/02/2024 Read more
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on meeting Jesus
I met Jesus todayThe same as me he saidWhen I told him my name is ChrisHe had to take his broken teethTo get them fixed at the dentist ~ n.b. In Spain Jesus is a common enough given first name in Roman Catholic families. This Jesus and I met while enjoying an afternoon drink. He Read more
Journey of Words 