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A Story

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Rosalie Squires

Once upon a time there was a cupboard full of toys. One shelf belonged to the cuddly toys, mostly old, worn and threadbare. There was a monkey with scratchy hands and a moth-eaten waist coat, a velvet elephant with a … Continue reading →

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Feet of clay

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Rosalie Squires

Don’t make friends of angels The wise one counselled And I thought he spoke of beings From the spirit world And did not pay him heed. My guardian angel’s Made of flesh and blood As human and as real As … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric acceptance

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

Someone likes what I did I bask in approval My veins are fizzling with praise Happy, I’m happy And welcome their view This opinion means such a lot My work doesn’t please I’ll not take it to heart But blame … Continue reading →

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Rejection

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

Once upon a time there was a cupboard full of toys. One shelf belonged to the cuddly toys, mostly old, worn and threadbare. There was a monkey with scratchy hands and a moth-eaten waist coat, a velvet elephant with a … Continue reading →

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Betrayal

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

When late frosts nip the first fresh buds of Spring Then am I betrayed When loved ones fail to see my toil And tramp their mud across the floor Then am I betrayed When children don’t come home to play … Continue reading →

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Twelfth night

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Rosalie Squires

I was taking the Christmas tree down on twelfth night and felt ‘inspired’ (for want of a better word) with the following fictitious exchange: ‘A lovesick banana? ‘ Sue queried. ‘I can’t begin to imagine how such a thing feels. … Continue reading →

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My marrow

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rosalie Squires

Walking along And there is my marrow Sitting on the wall Waiting for me. There was another Sitting next to it. So how did I know That this one was mine? Did it somehow call To my subconscious mind? I’m … Continue reading →

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Anniversary

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Rosalie Squires

I took it from the study shelf Where I’d placed it just a year ago. Still new Still shiny And unopened. My Chipped Conker. I stood and held it in my hand Recalled last year’s excitement The glossy cover With … Continue reading →

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Rejection

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rosalie Squires

Once upon  time there was a little girl who lived very happily with her Mummy and Daddy. Then, one day, the world changed. Her Mummy disappeared. She was surrounded by people in a strange place. But none of the people … Continue reading →

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The Moon

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Rosalie Squires

It rose from its bed of treetops And hung there Large Silver Beckoning. Hovered low over roofs At the end of the street Calling. But, no I must go To my lonely bed. It tried again in the night time … Continue reading →

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