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Poem / Poetry

January 17, 2024

Reads: 176

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

A poem about trying to focus on the small joys of life in a world which is out of control. A poem about wishing to be positive even when something in your life is bothering you. Read More

Reads: 154

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

This story is included in a book - TALES FROM A DISTANT SHORE - which is available on Booksie. Read More
A night of bonfires on common land leads to thoughts of how our world is changing – and what might be counted as ‘commons’ in the future. This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More

Poem / Poetry

January 10, 2024

Reads: 105

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Exploring the idea of how we all have a part of ourselves that is not aligned with our true nature, and how we can overcome it with love and awareness. Read More
A poem based on hope and belief after a dark time in life. Read More

Tags: hope, life, belief

Poem / Poetry

January 10, 2024

Reads: 81

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Sometimes too much talking isn't good. My poem. Read More

Tags: love, hope, show, closer, tight

Are people’s responses to trees and wildlife a sign of their own deeper natures? What might a tree and squirrel hater do in a crisis? Here are some thoughts. This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More

Essay / Other

December 31, 2023

Reads: 171

Comments: 4

The Booksie Classic House

Community is no longer on the agenda in this essay of changing world views and changing pleasures… This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More
Dedication Read More

Tags: hope, habitat

Featured Review by tom mcmullen

"I hope you’re right h j !" Read More

I hate writing. I hate posting. Sheesh. Read More

Tags: hope, push, pills, trying, weed

Poem / Poetry

December 29, 2023

Reads: 222

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Sticks and stones may break my bones. Read More

Reads: 108

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A history student of the future looks back at the changes that shook the world in 2070. This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More

Poem / Religion and Spirituality

December 21, 2023

Reads: 95

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A poem on HOPE Read More

Tags: hope

A wealthy socially awkward business person loses a lot but gains friendship, love and faith Read More

Poem / Poetry

December 15, 2023

Reads: 91

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Poem / Poetry

December 15, 2023

Reads: 172

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Life can become too much Read More

Poem / Poetry

December 14, 2023

Reads: 223

Comments: 7

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Grateful for being a live Read More

Reads: 199

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A haiku Trilogy of growth Read More

Poem / Romance

December 11, 2023

One of the most significant pieces I have ever written, at least significant to me. Hopefully someone else finds some beauty in it. Read More
One of my few attempts at describing the indescribable. Read More
The people in a the local bar might surprise you, if you take a bit of time to listen… This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More
Walking Away can be so liberating Read More
How a person is molded within a family Read More
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