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Under A Cloud
Wind chimes resonate With whispers from weary leaves Tears flood the desert . n.b. Texas has a complicated history; a place of moving people, territorial disputes, economic and political upheaval. More than 10,000 years of identifiable settlement, a piece of land with an ever-changing cast and shifting borders. . CLP 07/08/2019 →
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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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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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On The Front Foot
. Eyes level, focus Backlift, then swing through the line Lead with head, not foot . n.b. If a batsman always leads with the front foot there is the serious risk of being yorked by the bowler adjusting the length of a delivery to pitch the ball underneath the bottom of the bat. What a →
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