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Martin wrote a new post, Doubts by Martin Haworth 1 minute ago
Where is he
Why comes he not
The passing steps
Give such hope
Each echoing shout
And boats which pass
Still, there is no wordIs it me he chooses
To avoid
At coffee house
Or tavern with
Safe friends
Or worse
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Martin wrote a new post, Perspectives by Martin Haworth 6 days, 23 hours ago
Over to the right, in the distance, leaves swirled up in another gust of wind, catching her eye. As she looked back to the mirror-like grey granite, a watery sun peered through the cloud behind her, enough to […]
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Hi Martin
Bothe the genre definition and the warning are so to the point.
I enjoyed this wishing I could write such a piece.
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Hi, Martin Such a lovely piece. So thoughtful and kind. We need more of these stories in our lives. I perhaps read more into the story, but I gathered that the little girls mother had passed away and he was able to understand her loss because he had suffered also. It was beautifully written, and it is one that will stick with me. My story is about kindness also. I guess we were thinking alike this month. Thanks for an uplifting story.
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Martin commented on the post, In Charge. by darci.lopez 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Darci
This is a riveting expose of how easy it must be to rationalise a criminal life and then suffer the consequences. However we may look at such behaviour with disdain, we can so often speak from a place of comfort. You shared the other perspective. I was captivated.
Thank you for sharing.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, CHARGE! Bruce Laister 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Bruce
Great perspective and a lot of fun! I love the interactions between the animals and above all, the message you send. Good take on the prompt too.
Thanks for sharing.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Charge by Darryl Morris 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Darryl
You capture the poignancy so well in this story. The outcome seems inevitable as you draw us into the emotions he writes and how I (I cannot speak for everyone else) so want a better outcome.
It is harrowing and, as we see images of horror on our screens today, reminds us of man’s inhumanity, and the carelessness of those on…[Read more]
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Martin commented on the post, Got it Licked by Martin Haworth 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Seth
Thank you for reading and leaving your lovely comment. I appreciate it. Best wishes for your own writing.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Royal Colours by Martin Haworth 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi David
Thanks for your perceptive experience. I’ll take a look at your suggestion and if it scans to my satisfaction, I may change it 😉
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Royal Colours by Martin Haworth 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Christian
Writing the poem coincided with me watching the pageantry of the royal salute on the Queen’s birthday on April 21st in Hyde Park. The sight and sounds of the guns and the horses were stunning.
Thank you for reading and for your words of encouragement.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Royal Colours by Martin Haworth 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Bev
Sadly yes. Though the times have changed, the grim reality of war is still just as pertinent. I’m grateful for your reading the poem!
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Royal Colours by Martin Haworth 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Debbie
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I chose the short lines to create that pace and tension.
I appreciate your kind words.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Royal Colours by Martin Haworth 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi Juanita
Thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate your reading my poem and that you got to feel my meaning too!
Martin
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Martin wrote a new post, Scenes 21-22 by Martin Haworth 2 weeks ago
Scene 21Adele could not speak. The words did not form, and she could not expel them even if they were ready. After Laoise spoke her words, laden with mystery hanging right there in the room, a heaviness came over […]
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Martin commented on the post, Standards by Jens Grabarske 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Jens
Quite. Your poem captures the need for kindness and celebration of the differences about us. Lovely reminder and very well done.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Nothin’ Standard About Sweet Lorraine by Susan C. Evans 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Susan
Ha! Now that’s a clever take in the prompt. I love so many of the standards from the Nat era!
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, My Sister by Tom Mullane 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Tom
This is a lovely tribute to a sister, supportive of your journey through life’s trial and tribulations. You did a good job in your telling of this.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Rules we Live By by Sandy Menarek 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Sandy
Great concept around the prompt. I like the awareness, the connections and particularly the philosophy that you draw out.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, TEMPTATION TREE by Linda Kuno 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Linda
This is a nice compelling scene where we get a good feel for your MC’s character and her relationships with the other players. I like how you set the scene up and then the valuable outcome message.
A good job!
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, Division by Nam Raj Khatri 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Nam
I found this a bit of a struggle to read. The repetitive short sentences would benefit from some variety in their length.
There are also quite a few grammatical errors and I appreciate that this could be as English is not your regular language. I don’t mention this to be mean, but it’s important you are aware of it if you want to mak…[Read more]
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Martin commented on the post, Boojie Bakers by Sally Brown 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Sally
This is just right as a short story. Good backstory. Progressive narrative and the little twist at the end. I’d have had to buy something too. Maybe a Chelsea bun.
I enjoyed this.
Martin
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Martin commented on the post, The Marshmallow Test by Annette Deyro 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Annette
This is a clever storyline. Your parallel running of two very different scenarios leads to the same ending.
Having both in place gives that important sense of perspective, despite the message being the same.
Nice work!
Martin
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