We walk the beach washed clean with the big swell on a high tide. There are no shells and no … More
Tag: sadness
Three weeks – the difference between life and death
Sometimes there’s no time to say goodbye. Three weeks ago, Mr L (an old guy in a hostel whom I … More
Cupid and Psyche
She wondered if she’d imagined him. He came by the light of the street lamps on the patio, when only … More
Why aren’t you crying?
______________________________________________________________ Why aren’t I crying? Is there something wrong with me? Where are my proper feelings? Mum died last week, … More
Farewell to the loveliest of mothers
On Saturday my mother died. As Ms M said, it’s all very well for the dead. Off you go, to … More
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