A three Stanza Haiku…

Soft breeze gently stirs, Among rich flowers, bright hues, Springtime is near now. ~ Small birds flit and sing, Listen as they chatter loud, Warmth begins to bloom. ~ Winter's chill departs, Green shoots rise, a vibrant scene, Springtime is near. Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. © Richard J …

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Counselling Questions – Part 1 of 8

Counsellin Questions - Part 1. This is the first in a series on counselling questions. As a counsellor it can sometimes be difficult to ask a question which is not the same old, same old you always use. Although there are many 'standard' questions which are great to start a session with, or to use in the first few minutes, it is sometimes difficult not to repeat oneself over and over again.

Love it…

What was the best compliment you've received? When someone says to me, I love your books, or I adore your poetry, or is just complimentary about my writing. http://www.josephmasonauthor.com/books Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. © Richard J Kirk, writing as Joseph R Mason - 2025. If you want to …

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Jonathan, Dragon Master

Join us on a thrilling adventure with "Jonathan, Dragon Master," the second captivating installment in Joseph R. Mason's The Tales of Trymyll trilogy. This spellbinding novel continues the journey of teenage wizards Jonathan and Thomas, introducing new allies and escalating challenges that will enthrall readers of all ages. In this sequel to "Thomas, Wizard's Son," …

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Cross Country Trip – a poem.

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I'm Going on a Cross-Country Trip I'm going on a journey wide,Through mountains tall and oceans wide.But how to travel? What’s my way?A choice to make—let’s start today! An airplane soars with mighty grace,Through clouds it flies, a grand embrace.With speed and height, …

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Thomas, Wizard’s Son

https://josephmasonauthor.com/thomas/ https://josephmasonauthor.com/thomas/ Please note this book is written in British English.Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. © Richard J Kirk, writing as Joseph R Mason - 2025. If you want to know why, see: https://josephmasonauthor.com/about/  If you like what you read, treat me to a coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/josephiu Thank you.

Je ne regrette rien.

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? First, I appreciate that Edith Piaf is a very vague connection to the question, but when I read today's prompt, the song 'Je ne regrette rien' came into my head. Personally, I don't suffer with negativity. My cup is always half full, never half empty. …

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Reading a book…

What activities do you lose yourself in? The world shrinks, pages bloom,A whispered voice, a shadowed room.No clock ticks, no street's harsh call,Just ink and dreams, I give my all. Through forest deep, or city's gleam,I walk a life, a waking dream.Lost to now, and here, and sight,Bathed in story's endless light. Please subscribe below. …

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