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Hallowe’en 2022

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading

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ghosts

Click here to hear the poet read his words: ghosts in the darkness they comethe ghosts of my accuserscreated from the angeror resentmentof those who still livewho point fingersand hurl accusationsof heinous crimesmany of whichI admitI am guilty of there … Continue reading

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ghosts of love

Click here to hear the poet read his words: ghosts of love Hallowe’en is a night full of magicwhen candles in turnips shine bright in the darknervous folk fear spirits will venture forthbut the ghosts are only real in my … Continue reading

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Scottish Hallowe’en

Click here to hear the words read aloud: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas the … Continue reading

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The House – Friday Fictioneers

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, and the standard. And this week she also provides her own somewhat austere photo as the prompt. The … Continue reading

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Derelict – Friday Fictioneers

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, and the standard. Today’s photo is another which gives us many options. The idea, as always, is to … Continue reading

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Writing – Friday Fictioneers

AnElephantCant say he knows too much About old things like valuable antiques Which is a surprise Because when he starts to rise He squeaks and he freaks and he creaks Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. A moment of … Continue reading

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