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Posted by anthonynorth on April 18, 2010
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BLOGGER BARD
Welcome to my weekly magazine post. Watch
it grow thru the week. You can opt to read the essay,
current affairs, themed mini mag with fiction & poetry, or just
read the lot. You’ll also see a linked essay and story from
my archives. Why not call back later to read them?
Plenty for everyone here. Do call again.
MICROFICTION
Three girls sang. Slaves threw themselves on
lions; gladiators slit their throats. Nero burnt
the house down. Too early for girl bands.
NEWTON
Keynes classed Isaac Newton not as the first great scientist, but the
‘last great magician’. He delved into all things esoteric & holistic,
searching for the meaning of the universe, his ‘science’ a bi-product
of his quest. It is to the disgrace of science that they try to forget
this, leaving us with a cold, compartmentalised, materialistic
scientific world that tells only half the story.
DRAFT
Fiction: It will be a brilliant story about …
well, as soon as I put the words down on
paper, to explain, they disappear – blown
away by the wind. I try to stick to the
prompt, but I can’t spell.
THE CREATION ACCOUNT
I’ve been fascinated with Genesis for many years. Over that time
I’ve asked myself a simple question: is it mere myth, or is there real
knowledge to be found within the poetic nature of the words? …
… read more …
Eye On the World
Essays on everything from science
to religion, politics to crime
BRIT NEWS: Lib Dem leader
thinks cuts to help economy could
cause Greek-style unrest. Forget the
Greeks, just look at UK’s past.
HEALTH NEWS: Report says Brits eat & drink too
much. Have they ever considered all the health over-
exposure is driving us to it?
BRIT NEWS: Labour manifesto suggests failing public services will
be taken out of local control. They brag about such totalitarianism?
WORLD NEWS: Richard Dawkins & Christopher Hitchens ask human
rights lawyers to produce case against Pope over cover-up. Pure
politics.
BRIT NEWS: 3 Labour MPs facing charges from expenses scandal
to fund defence at public expense. It’s lonely on Planet Contempt.
GREEN NEWS: Developing nations say west is offering cash
for them to sign up to climate deal. We’ll do all we
can except our own cuts.
BRIT NEWS: Tory manifesto says the people
will have more decision & control over
their lives and services. Ah, I do
love a good fairytale.
RATTLER’S TALE
A Voyage of the Imagination
One Single Impression
Sunday Scribblings – Friday Flash 55
Three Word Wednesday – Thursday Poets’ Rally
FISSURES
Stormy relationship; see the cracks,
If only we could turn our backs,
A brief respite to cement our love,
What’s that in the sky? A dove?
I yearn for peace – let them flock,
You’re angry, nature – I’m just a rock
AUTUMN OF THE SOUL
When Alan Jeffries walked into the nursing home to see his father he
saw the most horrific thing he’d ever seen in his life. For there, in the
corner, Percival Jeffries rested one hand on his walking stick and held
seventy five year old Rita Madden in his other arm. With a slight
shake of the body, he struggled to control his deep cough and spittle
whilst his and Rita’s lips met in what can only be described as an
awkward but definitely passionate kiss …
… read more …
WONDER
I wonder what I’m going to be,
What is my ultimate destiny,
I’m sure I’ve not reached it yet,
Even though in my ways I’m set,
I wonder what I’m going to do,
What is left to amaze, imbue
FLASH 55 – SAVING A LIFE
Fiction: They said she was mad, saving her husband’s mistress’s life.
She just jumped in the lake and fished her out. Things changed then,
mistress dumped amid a new affection for his wife. She’d hoped this
would happen. You can’t fight a ghost. And it didn’t cost much to pay
the guy to push her in.
RANDOM LIFE
Everything random, ebb and flow,
Sometimes fast, often slow,
Negotiate obstacles, try to thrive,
Occasional failure, take a dive,
But whatever life throws your way,
Just make sure you’re there to stay,
‘Cos in the end the choice is yours,
Don’t give in – fight; don’t stop to pause
BRIT NEWS: Lib Dem leader attacks
Labour on human rights record. Love it!
Labour DID bring in human rights laws. Parties
CAN’T get it right.
BRIT NEWS: Brown says he made a mistake not bringing
in tougher bank regs sooner. Did you hear that? Brown says
he made a mistake!!!!!
GREEN NEWS: Researchers advise northern Europe could get more
cold winters due to low solar activity. I could do without that news.
BRIT NEWS: Election Debate is a boring name for our new politics
reality show. How about: I’m a Prime Minister … Get Me In Here!!
BRIT NEWS: 20,000 Iraq/Afghanistan war vets in criminal
justice system. Call is made for Cabinet post to look
after welfare of vets. Yes!!!
BRIT NEWS: Volcanic ash from Iceland closes
UK airspace. Is it panic? If it continues
will life be degraded for the
economy? We’ll see.
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b said
I was here…again! Thank you.
b
william said
hi anthony, as usual, brilliant, u keep it up, u do a fab job
Lilibeth said
…true, we have much to amaze us and the best thing to do is keep wondering what will be next to discover…a great philosophy and way of life.
Brian said
Just think, it’s only one volcano! Makes the disaster movies seem very low-key.
Only you could link Nero with girl bands.
My friend Ann and I were talking about the air shutdown and she was mocking Brown for holding a conference. I mentioned however, imagine the uproar if he actually said, “Not my problem mates. That’s why I have a Transport Minister. I’m off on holiday mates, have a lovely time unsnarling the economy.”
anthonynorth said
Hi B,
And it’s always good to see you.
Hi William,
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Hi Lilibeth,
Yes, it’s all about discovery. So important.
Hi Brian,
I understand Nero once created a hot cloud over Rome. Good job there were no flights then
Nanc said
Ah yes – I love the way the first drafts of any fiction can veer away and take you with them.
James said
In the book, The Religion of Isaac Newton, Frank E. Manuel wrote that “Isaac Newton was convinced that Moses possessed the knowledge of all scientific secrets.” Dr Seth Pancoast wrote that “Isaac Newton was led to the discovery of physical laws (forces of gravitation and repulsion) through the study of Kabbalah.”
A Latin translation of The Book of Zohar (Kabbalah Denudata), was found in Newton’s library, and is currently kept at the Trinity College in Cambridge. Isaac Newton based his scientific research on philosophical principles. In particular, Newton wrote: “In my books I laid down the principles of philosophy that are not purely philosophical, but also mathematical, which can serve as the basis for discussing physical matters. So that they don’t seem fruitless, I accompanied them with some physical explanations” (Newton I., Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, 1686, V. 3, “The System of the World,” p. 501).
anthonynorth said
Hi Nanc,
So do I. Always I have a clear idea where I’m going, but I forever deviate.
Hi James,
Yes, Newton delved into most ancient texts to see what clues he could find, even – if I remember right – learning Hebrew to read in earlier texts before translation.
Sylvia Kirkwood said
Love your take on Microfiction today, Anthony! Great laugh for the afternoon! Hope you have a great week!
Sylvia
Peggy said
Your Microfiction was so funny. I LOL at the end, surprised me!
Michael G-G said
Nero and the girl band. Great image!
Like reading your election news too. At least you only have a month of electionitis whereas we in the U.S. go through about a year and a half every 4 years…
Rosidah Abidin said
Poor girls. That’s what you get when you rush in. They should have known better about Nero. I loved reading your take on the image. Have a wonderful week.
Bill said
Nice Anthony, I chuckled at this one. I guess They were Before their Time.
Thom said
LOL…too early for girl bands. I love it. Great take on the photo my friend
KB said
Loving your 55 this week.
Stan Ski said
Here’s my response, in line with Newtons 3rd law:
Macrosatisfaction
Publish anyway
Revelations?
Gulf war?
No Spring chickens!
Knowledge is truth.
Flash 55…hmm … oh well, maybe not… after all even Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…
John said
Sometimes you just have to wait for the audience to catch up! I’m still on the lyrical theme. My micro-fiction
anthonynorth said
Hi Sylvia,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it.
Hi Peggy,
I do like doing surprise endings. Many thanks.
Hi Michael,
Yes, it’s starting to get a little boring already.
Hi Rosidah,
Yes, Nero certainly let people know how he felt.
Hi Bill,
They certainly were
Hi Thom,
I suppose it would have been a din then, too.
Hi KB,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Stan,
A great Newtonian response
Hi John,
You have indeed.
Geraldine said
My computer woes are solved.
It’s nice to stop by and read what’s new with you. Hugs, G
anthonynorth said
Hi Gerardine,
Thanks for the visit. Computer woes are just not nice.
southlakesmom said
Maybe it was time for girl bands, but they were just very bad and Nero didn’t appreciate them drowning out his fiddling…
well done, Anthony!
anthonynorth said
Hi Southlakesmom,
Thanks for that. Yes, his fiddling was top … or else!!!:-)
Susan at Stony River said
I laughed out loud at the ancient girl band — great take on this week’s photo! The Flash 55, wow, THAT girl’s got class and brains, and a husband who isn’t good enough for her (IMHO!) Another wonderful post Anthony – have a good week!
wordwand said
Brilliant.Eager to know the aftermaths of Iceland ash.quite astonishing.thanks Anthony for this great post.
jabblog uk said
Oh those Sirens . . .
anthonynorth said
Hi Susan,
Yes, she’s certainly got class.
Glad you liked the girl band
Hi Wordwand,
Thanks for that. Yes, the ash is strange. Never known this before over here.
Hi Jabblog,
Terrible, aren’t they
Kristine said
ah, clever take on the picture. have a happy week.
anthonynorth said
Hi Kristine,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Beth Patterson said
Nero and Newton–all good.
But I loved the nursing home romance the best.
You are a remarkable connoisseur…
Thank you, Anthony!
anthonynorth said
Hi Beth,
Many thanks for the kind words. Makes it all worthwhile.
Dee said
I guess the Romans would not appreciate “The Runaways”. I didn’t relaize that about Newton – I think I would have liked to have known him. Draft – so very true! Autumn of the Soul? Yikes. That paints a picture!
Wonder – isn’t it great that we can still be growing after all these years?
Saving a Life – Clever lady!
We’ve a group of ladies – a mission team that flew to England and are now stranded because of the ash cloud. I hope that it isn’t affecting those of you on the ground.
anthonynorth said
Hi Dee,
Thanks for the great comments. The cloud is staying up in the air – hardly any effects on the ground at all.
Twilight said
We need another Newton, don’t we AN? Badly!
I usually don’t have a lot of time for Dawkins and Hitchens but this current news (re the Pope) shows they have their uses.
Genesis – ah yes. If somebody wrote it today it’d be classed as surrealism. Surrealism does have its roots in truth though, or a certain person’s view of truth (as in Dali’s paintings). Not sure where that thought got me, but I’ll leave it in anyway.
anthonynorth said
Hi Twilight,
Ah, truth. I’m not sure what I think it is today, but I’m sure it’ll be different from what I think it will be tomorrow
Yes, we certainly need another Newton – ain’t that the truth.
Grandma said
Sounds as if there won’t be a repeat performance for that girl band. Thanks for the smile.
anthonynorth said
Hi Grandma,
Hopefully not
Thanks for that.
trisha said
fantastic. as always. i am recently addicted to your paranormal flashes. they are fantastic.
Comedy Plus said
Politicians make me ill most of the time. History does indeed keep repeating itself. If only they would pay attention to that large fact.
Have a terrific day Anthony.
Ji said
loved your
Flash 55,
Thursday poets Rally poem,
and micro fiction…
very compact and beautifully done!
Ji said
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anthonynorth said
Hi Trisha,
Thanks for that. It’s a subject close to my heart.
Hi Sandee,
Oh, what a better world if they did – maybe so compromising and peaceful we wouldn’t need them.
Hi Jingle,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Rajlakshmi said
Loved Autumn of the soul…
also its refreshing to read so many microfiction at the same time
brilliant as always.
anthonynorth said
Hi Rajlakshmi,
Many thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the pieces.
hope said
Appears they looked more lovely than they sounded.
anthonynorth said
Hi Hope,
Indeed they did. Quite a noise when they sang
quilly said
Microfiction – -as a girl I am certain I should be insulted, but that cracked me up. I really did laugh out loud! Bravo!
Flash 55 — I, too, think she was crazy. Should have handed hubby a rock and pushed him in.
shakira said
Anthony, you know I love you and I have read it again and again. Even the comments. I do not quite get it… she saved her and they are lovers now? then what happened? you packed it real tight! hugs shakira
anthonynorth said
Hi Quilly,
Thanks for the kind words about the Microfiction. Much appreciated.
Hi Shakira,
Don’t worry, even many who did get it didn’t feel right with this one
I guess the main point I was trying to make is that a living person cannot compete with a cherished dead one when it comes to a person’s affections.
Zephyr said
Autumn of the Sould was brilliant. I couldn’t hlep smiling at Alan’s plight when he discovered the status of his credit card! Microfiction was great as usual. Enjoyed it all!
anthonynorth said
Hi Zephyr,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, his face would be a picture.
Sylvia Kirkwood said
Always learn something here, get a smile, find something humorous, something to think about and it’s always a great visit! Hope your week is going well, Anthony.
Sylvia
anthonynorth said
Hi Sylvia,
Thanks for that comment. Makes it all worthwhile.
Roger Green said
The newton is the unit of force derived in the SI system; it is equal to the amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second per second. In dimensional analysis, F=ma, multiplying m (kg) by a (m/s2), the dimension for 1 newton unit is therefore:
N=(kg X m)/s2) with the s2 really being s squared.
But you knew that already, because you’re that kind of guy.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
anthonynorth said
Hi Roger,
Thanks for that. A good piece of info.
jabblog uk said
Always so much information and entertainment in your posts, Anthony. How do you do it?
anthonynorth said
Hi Jabblog,
Many thanks. I just enjoy it and it flows.
juliana said
microfiction cracked me up.
the woman in 55 took some calculated risks which seemed to have paid up
and i cheered for the old guys in autumn of the soul
anthonynorth said
Hi Juliana,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, the old guys did well there
Jay said
Ah yes, Newton was an alchemist, wasn’t he? And a mathematician. An odd combination, to be sure, but perhaps denotes a real zest for the variety of life. We don’t live a million miles from Woolsthorpe!
I believe some flights are taking off again now, but it will affect the economy. Anything which causes airlines to lose money will put fares up, and maybe employment/wages down. And businesses will have suffered from having employees stuck in foreign countries and loss of business too. Can’t be helped though, can it?
anthonynorth said
Hi Jay,
Yes, Newton wrote over a million words on alchemy. Infact, most of the sciences came from such esoteric disciplines – alchemy led to chemistry, astrology to astronomy, magical ritual formed the first understanding of psychology … the list goes on and on; and all ignored by science.
Oh yes, there’ll be an economic price for the ash cloud.
Gattina said
Hello on behalf of the ABC team !
anthonynorth said
Hi Gattina,
Thanks for that.
Adesi said
i will never stop to pause
wonderful as always and very perfect for 3WW
anthonynorth said
Hi AD,
That’s the best way
Thanks for the kind words.
pia said
Funnny I told a much longer story for 3WW but the intent of the words was the same. really excellent
anthonynorth said
Hi Pia,
Thanks for that. I must pop along.
trisha said
the volcano is creating lots of problems in europe- is not it?
anthonynorth said
Hi Trisha,
Yes, it seems to be, but how much is panic, I’m not sure.
ThomG said
Very well said, Tony, on “Random Life.” You pause, you die.
anthonynorth said
Hi Thom,
Many thanks. Yes, that’s how it seems to me.
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Julie Jordan Scott said
For the record, I love the word FISSURES… it is one of those I tend to overuse, so I have to put myself on a sort of “fissure diet”… LOL.
Great work, as always, Tony!
b said
I searched out the article on Newton…it was a very interesting read. Thank you.
b
anthonynorth said
Hi Julie,
Thanks for that. Yes, it’s a great word.
Hi B,
He was an interesting fellow.
brian said
the words just blow off the page…nice take on draft…
your 55 is superb…paid to push him…ha.
Dee said
Random Life – very true words Anthony. Well said!
Ji said
thank you for the participation,
please visit 12 fresh poets this week…
have fun!
Jaymie said
Love the sounds this week. Very rhythmic in many of the pieces.
anthonynorth said
Hi Brian,
Many thanks. Glad you liked them.
Hi Dee,
Yes, it seems so to me. Thanks for that.
Hi Jingle,
You’re welcome.
Hi Jaymie,
Thanks for the kind words. Always appreciated.
shanellis said
Hi Anthony,
It must take you absolutely ages to compile all this work into a weekly post!! Excellent work again, and thanks for the lib dem story. I heard one yesterday Nick Clegg trying to differentiate himself from other mp’s claiming tax payers money from second homes. And all the while he claimed £2.99 for a cake tin…I wonder if he had holes in HIS pockets that day…
anthonynorth said
Hi Shanellis,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, and today we hear that Clegg is insulting our national pride, too.
Brenda ND said
Ha! I enjoyed your Saving A Life flash fiction. Thanks for sharing.
Barb said
Informative post. On behalf of the ABC Wed. team thanks for playing.
anthonynorth said
Hi Brenda,
Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
Hi Barb,
Thanks for that, and you’re welcome.
Adesi said
i know there is a way i will come back
and you always get me here!
Reel Wisdom
Jay Thurston said
I think I enjoyed “Wonder” the most, but “Fissures” was very clever. The “Random Life” piece was a great take on the prompt, “negotiate obstacles” was a creative use for that word.
Alice Audrey said
Newton also left a much bigger impression than most of the specialists who followed him.
jessie said
your draft work is usually how i feel when i attempt to write.
anthonynorth said
Hi AD,
Thanks for that. Hope it’s worthwhile
Hi Jay,
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Hi Alice,
He did indeed. Infact, many theorise he was instrumental in bringing in the modern world.
Hi Jessie,
I often feel like that, too.
ishabelle said
“The Wonder” was absolutely nice… yes, i often wonder too, what else is our purpose here…
anthonynorth said
Hi Ishabelle,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated. We should all wonder such things.
sandy said
That ebb and flo of life grabs me hard this week as a lovely woman dies of a massive heart attack and lovely things happened to me..ebb and flow ebb and flow..sandy
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandy,
Yes, life can be so bittersweet.
gautami tripathy said
You amaze me with your posts!
non-negotiable
moondustwriter said
I’m so impressed that you can keep all this together. Climbing into your mind would be like going to Six Flags – a crazy ride!!!!
moondustwriter
Susan Helene Gottfried said
Oh, I love the Flash 55 this week, Anthony! What a great twist; I’d have never thought of it.
anthonynorth said
Hi Gautami,
Many thanks for those kind words.
Hi Moondustwriter,
Thanks for that. It gets a bit chaotic between my ears, I must admit
Hi Susan,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
trisha said
just like the swine flu panic which was successfully spread (i too got hyper-panicked).
anthonynorth said
Hi Trisha,
Yes, it’s easily done.
Patti said
Did you ever read Romain Gary’s novel The Gasp? I think James Joyce’s gasp may have floated right into the mind of your muse, where it has been frolicking (if Joyce is capable of frolick) ever since.
Love the Microfiction and 55!
anthonynorth said
Hi Patti,
No, I haven’t read that novel, but many thanks for the kind words.
I’ll have to check it out.
Tumblewords said
Random Life – It sure feels just like that! Yup. Just like that.
anthonynorth said
Hi Tumblewords,
Yes, it’s how it feels to me, too. And it’s good to see you back on-line.
kristine said
wow (re your 55), what a twist! love this story a lot. regards!
anthonynorth said
Hi Kristine,
Many thanks. Glad you liked the story.
G-Man said
Loved your ‘Flash’
Loved Autumn of the Soul.
You are one of my most favorite stops on Friday..Thank You for visiting me and others Tony…You Do Indeed Rock the World.
Have a Kick Ass Week-End…Galen
anthonynorth said
Hi G-Man,
Many thanks for the kind words. Makes it all worthwhile.
Peter Stone said
Loved the Fiction 55, dastardly devious. And as to the airways being closed by the efforts of one volcano, I’ve been wondering, image if several erupted at the same time…
anthonynorth said
Hi Peter,
Thanks for that. Yes, it makes you wonder how easily our tech can be beaten.
Alice Audrey said
Clever 55! I didn’t even see the “push her in” coming.
anthonynorth said
Hi Alice,
Many thanks. It’s just my vindictive nature sometimes when I write
shakira said
I really like your Draft and MM, even FF.
I love them all…
Mine is here
Have a FANTASTIC FRIDAY now!
hugs
shakira
anthonynorth said
Hi Shakira,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Thom said
OMG They guy pushed her in. I love it. Very clever and MEAN!!! LOL
Have a great weekend 
anthonynorth said
Hi Thom,
Many thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it
pieceofpie said
hi tony… it’s good to catch up on the news over there… good stories attached as well… love the story abt the wife saving the mistress…there’s romance in the air no matter what yr age… tonight’s tide
SandyCarlson said
I read your microfiction and stopped. I want to savor that piece. I love the economy, the imagery, the wit. So good, Anthony!
Buzzard said
Anthony, You are a clever man. I can’t stop at reading just the 55, I have to read it all.
anthonynorth said
Hi Pieceofpie,
Thanks for that. I love current affairs – and those of the heart.
Hi Sandy,
Many thanks. Makes it all worthwhile.
Hi Buzzard,
Very kind words which are much appreciated.
TD said
I especially liked ‘Newton’. We’ve lost something in our search for objective fact, and I fear what we’ve lost is truth.
anthonynorth said
Hi TD,
Thanks for that. I share that thought.
bluebethley said
Your writing constantly inspires me to keep on, Anthony. The shock and surprise and wonder of your work this week made me laugh (flash fiction: she paid someone to push the mistress!). “I wonder what I’m going to be” says none of us are really “finished”. Thank you!
anthonynorth said
Hi Bluebethley,
Many thanks for those kind words. Much appreciated.
Ji said
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/well-here-comes-the-week-15-rally-awards-and-more/
two poetry awards,
plus,
hot blog award,
enjoy!
anthonynorth said
Hi Jingle,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
SandyCarlson said
Draft made me laugh out loud! Perhaps that is where the word comes from. Those words are always playing with us.
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandy,
Many thanks. They certainly are
SandyCarlson said
I enjoyed your fissure contribution very much. Yeah. Hit home.
Sandra (if) said
I love your fissures poem Anthony…nice images and words…!
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandy,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it.
gabrielle said
Hi Anthony,
No draft in your room. You truly amaze me with your output. How do you do it?
Microfiction was a hoot. What does it take to distract the masses?
Your thoughts on Newton were spot on. There is so much wonder – and inquiry has become so narrowly focused.
Wishing you a good week!
anthonynorth said
Hi Gabrielle,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, wonder is disappearing from our intellectuals, isn’t it?
Tumblewords said
Oh, dang. Fissures is so real! Love it…
Jim said
Just a rock. That OSI was a suprise, suprise. I like it.
..
anthonynorth said
Hi Tumblewords,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it.
Hi Jim,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Amity said
We can’t really avoid some fissures in our relationships with others, but through them, we can make better with it!
On your “wonder” post! I could only smile Anthony…I believed you must have lived a happy full life now, but human nature dictates, there’s no contentment at all! We crave and crave till our last breath! Well, just my opinion, though!
Leo said
For OSI,
lovely writeup.. there are cracks in every relation, and being a rock to anger is always optional i think!
For Flash55,
55 words, yet wonderfuly narrated..!
that was an unexpected yet expected ending
For 3WW,
the rhyme was the best part, made it flow more than ever.. beautiful..!
anthonynorth said
Hi Amity,
Thanks for that – and it’s a strange thing about us that we can never really be happy without those cravings. After all, it is reaching one that gives us our greatest high.
Hi Leo,
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
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patti said
Yes- relationships can most certainly have fissures. Some small and others tend to grow wider! Nice take on the prompt~
anthonynorth said
Hi Patti,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Dee said
Left you in the pram?? Shame on her p I hope you conceived a spectacular punishment!
anthonynorth said
Hi Dee,
Purely fiction, of course.
Loch Rob said
Hi Anthony, just rolled in from a long trip back from Shanghai. I enjoyed your piece “Fissures”. How the fissures shape our lives. Glad to be back in the States. Just sipping some Cabernet after 30 hours of travel. My best, Rob.
anthonynorth said
Hi Loch Rob,
Thanks for that. Enjoy your drink.
trisha said
for a second i thought that i have missed this post.