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The Philosophy Shelves
I often visit a bookshop in a university town Just to sit on a low step and gaze at the philosophical books Before I start I photograph the three shelves twice So that I might compare them with my previous visits It is a relaxing occupation as I am left alone With only the […]
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Harvest Moon
During breaks in the storms I can see the Harvest Moon Deep in the wide night sky She is rather beautiful At this time of year
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After the Happiest of Summers
What people need are beautiful comforting stories That make them feel as if their lives have some meaning That is lovely Anna I did not make it up Whose is it I believe that Murakami said it The Japanese writer Yes Are you feeling miserable today Somewhat nobody likes bad news Are our fictions beautiful […]
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Message from Viola
Anna Yes Viola here Viola it is so nice to hear from you How are you Travelling as normal You Anna and I are very well Anna this will be a short one as I can see time hops just ahead The thing that I wanted to day was I was that anonymous girl so […]
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Aloysius Bertrand
Did you enjoy your swim Anna Yes although it was a bit choppy What are you doing Asking you a question about your recent activity No what is the book that you are reading The Penguin Book of French Verse I did not know that they wrote books for penguins Funny Do you understand French […]
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Collecting Buttons
What are you doing Anna Collecting buttons How many do you have 493 494 495 496 I have 496 buttons Why do you collect buttons Why should i not collect buttons You have used a lower case I Sorry Why should I not collect buttons That question does not require an answer When did you […]
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The Poet
The poet met an anonymous girl Who later died She has haunted his poetry ever since
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Torcross
Torcross is so beautiful Be it Summer Winter Autumn or Spring It makes me so happy
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Shot in the Shoulder
I am an actor my name is Saul Green My home is in the desert town of I work mainly in the theatre But I was recently offered a film role Which required me to be shot in the shoulder Using a real gun and not a fake gun As I was keen to become […]
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Saul Green
I have been in the desert for six days Following a lonely railway line No trains have passed in either direction In the distance I can see a figure But I have yet to catch him up And he cannot hear my voice I am beginning to wonder If I am not alone […]