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MEMORIES OF SURBITON

The view has not changed, some buildings still the same, Familiar landmarks there’s that road, now what was its name? This place where I was born, where I was nursed and went to school, Soft shoes inside, teachers whistle blown meant no talking at all. Claremont Gardens was our playground, a hut, a boating pond, […]

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BOGNOR PIER

Smell the scent of salt and breathe the ozone in the air Hear the cry of gulls above, in weather foul or fair The sea laps beneath it, the water crystal clear Boats, nets and lobster pots, nestled by Bognor pier.   One day calm flat and shimmering from the sun Not really warm but […]

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T0 THE REPTILE HOUSE

My Mother hated me dragging her through the reptile house. Any alternative, giant ant-eaters, creepie crawlies, even a mouse. But why not share my passion for creatures cold blooded? So clean are their habits, not one of them mudded. Like statues they posed, staring ahead at the water’s edge, Hardly a barrier between us, not […]

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BEAUTIFUL RIVER

Its swirling carpet snakes effortlessly down its course. Flat and powerful, Singular and self propelled, Its surface glistens in horizontal dimension, one direction source to mouth. Shimmering, reflective mirror, bright yet dark, shadowed yet shining A new and secret world hidden beneath in its concealed depths Silent yet loud, still but fast, peaceful, colourful, alive […]

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YOUR DAY

Through their doors they emerge, close neighbours offer to help, to celebrate your day. Open blue bags to reveal gazebo, numbered poles and plastic holders, on the grass they lay. Slowly erected the open marquee now fastened with tent pegs hammered firmly to ground. Furnished now, all shapes and sizes of chair and table have […]

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OUR NEW PRISON

Postpone those homeland trips to Cornwall and the Isle of Wight. Foreign locations now, select accommodation and book the flight. Buy and read the guide book and swat up on all the facts, Exchange the currency, prepare a budget, don’t forget airport tax, Pack the camera or the video, remember the holiday of Mr. Bean. […]

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