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Prejudice

I’m prejudice. I find it hard to admit it and have only just come to the realization of this fact. <0> Three times this week I’ve done something prejudice, each time with good intent and not conscious of what I’d done but still each one is there and something I find myself cringing from theContinue reading “Prejudice”

The rough, unloved path

As usual it’s just when I’m due to sleep that the words for a new post or story hit me. Must be a me thing I guess. <0> I have my bad habits and flaws. Yes, it’s a huge shock I’m sure – gasp, I’m human. Anyway, I have my bad habits and although IContinue reading “The rough, unloved path”

Religious: Scales of Care and Fear

So this post is going to look a bit different to my usual ones. It’s both political and religious, two things I prefer not to write about because of my lack of knowledge, and yet they’re so strong in my heart right now I felt I needed to post this. <0> I guess you couldContinue reading “Religious: Scales of Care and Fear”

Everyday hero

Do you ever look at your life and realise you’re standing there doing things, just thinking you have to because there’s no one else? You find yourself on that horse with bright shining sword thinking, “well the real hero’s not here yet but someone’s got to go out and hold off that army until theyContinue reading “Everyday hero”

Tears in the Silence

I want to say something. Have wanted to for so long. I’m distant and of no use. Just a voice. I have no idea how to make all this better and the truth is, I can’t. A huge population recently turned on itself and a huge group of people found themselves scared and feeling aloneContinue reading “Tears in the Silence”

The Rights of ‘We The People’

Wade vs Roe has me really angry and disappointed.
Our governments have a responsibility to protect the freedom of their citizens.
It doesn’t matter if the constitution is vague, to remove the freedom of any individual is to remove their liberty. That’s it. Final.

A grave to remember

A short story written early to mark remembrance day. He asked why the flowers lay at the foot of the gravestone. All about them the wild wind whipped up flurries of leaves in its lament; a swirling storm of rusty oranges and muted browns twisting round trees and graves like an ever moving mist. TheContinue reading “A grave to remember”

Beginnings

Swoosh, swoosh. Swoosh, swoosh. The waves gently brushed against the coracle, rocking it in the most peaceful motion. The briny air – caught on a slight, fresh breeze – filled the noses of the two occupants. Above, the great tapestry of sparkling stars winked, danced and twinkled against the violet-black backdrop of the pre-morning sky;Continue reading “Beginnings”

Night Musings

Trigger warning: A reference to self harm, spouse beating and drug use is included It’s been a long time since I wrote. I guess I feel like my opinions don’t fit with the world today. I don’t know anymore. I’ve taken to avoiding news stories and political sites because I’m not sure if I’m evenContinue reading “Night Musings”

Feeling Low

Trigger warning – I talk about feelings which come close to depression When you feel like everything you touch gets broken. When you worry that every word you speak comes out confused and wrong. When all you feel you’re leaving behind is dust. When you want to just close your eyes and hope to fadeContinue reading “Feeling Low”