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Limerick for Bernie

Posted on 2024/04/21 by Bartholomew Barker

on her birthday There once was a woman from Orkney, who was always attracted to dorknies. Quantum Physics, her game and so she became entwined with a strangely charmed quarkney. Happy Birthday to my loyal reader and fellow writer, Bernie … Continue reading →

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No More Silence

Posted on 2022/04/21 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, write a sound poem. No More Silence I could blame this modern age whether it’s a truck blubbering or an airplane overhead sputtering or the heat pumps keeping us cool But even in the furthest wilderness I … Continue reading →

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Farewell To Stromness

Posted on 2021/04/30 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt from Robert Lee Brewer’s Write Better Poetry blog, write a goodbye poem. Whether leaving for a holiday or going to get groceries, many people find themselves in positions of saying goodbye to each other. So this feels … Continue reading →

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