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Ruth

The Summerhouse

The Summerhouse   It started as a carport; nothing grand: A failing structure, you must understand: The tree trunks rotted that it …

The Sitting Silence

The Sitting Silence   I’m stunned. I cannot even trust my lips. The nervous tension drains down to my fingertips. A sense …

Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity   He started from an aquilegia flower. But how he got there, I will never know. A good half metre …

The Moonlight Flit

The Moonlight Flit   What fools we were. We should have taken rental in advance. But they looked innocent enough; A nice …

Maddie

Maddie   Poor little Maddie. Her mummy and daddy Did not take the care that they should. They left her untended. Their …

In and Out the Foxgloves

In and Out the Foxgloves   In and out the foxgloves, The folks fly fast and merrily; In and out the foxgloves …

Busy

Busy                  Busy, as the new shoots harden, Birds are breeding in my garden. In and out of nesting boxes; Working off …

Crystal Apple

Crystal Apple   Crystal apple in an inky universe. The stars, like pips, are clustered in your heart. Your green umbilical spills …

Crystal Heart

Crystal Heart   All in a never-ending spin, the heart throbs on; Its’ shiny outer coat metallic, strong. But deep inside, there …

Overegged

Overegged   The world was just too wicked. This the Creator knew. But, how to save the best of it? What was …