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What Do I Do With My Kids In The Holidays?
The frightening sprawl of six weeks stretches ahead of you. The sick feeling in your stomach returns and tightens into knots. No...
Read out allThe Christmas Album
These songs have travelled with me through many seasons of faith, family, and quiet worship. Some are centuries old, some more recent, and one is my own. This album is...
COVID-19
Maybe we thought it would go away. The two industrial-grade face masks I bought at a business expo three weeks ago seemed...
Read out allIn Praise of Tea. 17.11.2020
[17/11, 07:41] Me: On a totally different note… our kettle plug has fused into the socket 😬 it still works, but I’m...
Read out allBreaking Broken
I woke up yesterday morning and in my mumble of sleep managed to speak something of worth from my dream to David....
Read out allBruin
I loved Bruin. He stood in the hallway in Grandma and Grandpa’s bungalow, ready to hold umbrellas or walking sticks. I loved...
Read out allPermission
On 16th January this year I finally realised this: I don’t need the permission of my abusers; they never sought mine. It’s...
Read out allDay Break (fast) 27/28.08.2020
The morning serves up Steaming hot bowls Of her ladled self. We are not asked to comment; Only for thankfulness As she...
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Valentine’s Day Poem for David 2019
Read in Daphne voice (curp) Roses can be red Violets are purple I think it’s wonderful that I’m half of this couple
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June GNP article final 2019
By virtue of being Isaac’s firstborn, Esau has both the birthright and the blessing that come from that position. But the Bible...
Read out allHappy Birthday
May there be cake and balloons. Candles and laughter. Memories and presents.
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The Girl on the Bridge
A girl stands on a bridge. Below her speeds the dual carriageway, running fast into the future she doesn’t want to meet....
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