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river 2012 - 21

the smell of fresh laundry
at what's left of the old hospital wall

a seagull dancing
on the grass in Vivian Park

the sun wrapped in cloud
one minute and free the next

even in the cold face of the wind
laughter and the smell of the sea

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  1. Barb21 January 2012 at 21:16

    A sensory delight - all sound marvelous to me. Especially the part about he sea!

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  2. Anne Mackle22 January 2012 at 14:24

    I've read through all your small stones and really enjoyed them.What lovely writing ,I feel as if I am beside you experiencing them all.

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  3. Frank...22 January 2012 at 15:04

    Indeed a sensory delight...

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  4. Lynne Rees22 January 2012 at 19:56

    Thanks so much for stopping by, Barb, Cassam and Frank. I'm currently at home in Wales and I'm very pleased these glimpses speak to you.

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