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The Great Peace

Click here to hear the author read his words: The Great Peace The pain surprises me. The rain falls steadily, but it is not the cause of the pain. The wind blows briskly, but it is not the cause of … Continue reading

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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*

I have seen them in many parts of the world. From Scotland to Canada and the USA. From France to Australia. Each one rips at my soul. But the saddest thing about War Memorials, strangely enough, is not the heart-breaking … Continue reading

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La Gare – Sunday Photo Fiction

AnElephantCant be mistaken for an encyclopaedia There are some things that not even he knows But this time he’s not wrong In the words of Bob’s song You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows This … Continue reading

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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*

I have seen them in many parts of the world. From Scotland to Canada and the USA. From France to Australia. Each one rips at my soul. But the saddest thing about War Memorials, strangely enough, is not the heart-breaking … Continue reading

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The Bicycle – Friday Fictioneers

AnElephantCant contain his enthusiasm Rochelle uses his pic and covers him in glory So if he is to succeed All that he now needs Is to come up with an appropriate story Hooray, it is Friday Fictioneer time! The wonderful … Continue reading

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We’re Fools to Make War on Our Brothers in Arms

The First Word War World War I The War to End All Wars Or, for anyone unsure as to what an oxymoron is, The Great War   I make no comment here on the obscenity and utter futility of the trench … Continue reading

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