Sorry, sorry, sorry, rude. – A Poem

I went into the mall today. People cut in front and I say, “sorry.” A toddler trips me up, and I say, “sorry.” A woman rams me with her pram And I say, “sorry.” Someone shoves me from behind, And I say, “sorry.” Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, is all I utter. No one seems to …

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Sheltered – a short reflection. (A Poem)

A slightly completely rambling and nonsensical poem Hiding is not sheltering from a storm, hiding is in fear of death or mortal injury, or worse. Collected in a hearse, not dead. Except inside my head. Sheltering is not hiding, unless it’s raining, It’s only water, you think, not complaining. Sheltered under an old tree, rain …

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An exercise in rhyming – A Poem

Privacy, Subdued, Blinded A painted smile... Privacy I seek when I’m subdued, A private place to contemplate my mood. Sometimes I am blinded by just how bloody-minded I can be. I’m surprised I’m not abided by those who are high-minded enough to know that it’s not really me. So, wrapped up in my misery I …

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The Acts of Paul and Thecla

The Acts of Paul and Thecla. A contemporary English Translation - New Revised and Extended Edition. Third Edition Published March 2024 A pseudo-theological book. Thecla's story is one of many in the Apocryphal Acts which portray women giving up riches and sexual activity to follow the Apostles. The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles is a …

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