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Written a few years back in another such frozen spell.
· Concerto for Voice and Double Chorus - In A minor Poetry (by Corin)
Its been a long wait and it's not finished yet. Movements 2 and 3 of this piece were previously posted in December 2004. I have finally added Movement 3 and the final movement will be written soon. If you previously read and remember te first 2 movements the go straight to the third.
· Antiquated Reasoning Poetry (by cat)
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· A Good Night Out Prose (by expat)
Here comes the weekend... Warning: explicit language.
· Mass Misdirection Poetry (by cat)
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· Noddy Returns! Prose (by RoyBateman)
Hurrah! Noddy is 60 - and he's coming back for some brand spanking new adventures! Mind you, Toytown HAS changed a little since we last heard from him...
· The Tale of the Magnificent Red Sock Gang - 6. Prose (by bluepootle)
Annie learns about blood feuds.
· Using Time Poetry (by potleek)
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· This is a Lie (Act III, scenes I & II) Prose (by Rupe)
Further scenes from play I'm trying to write. Moving to conclusion now.
· Sully. Poetry (by macaby)
Nostalgia
· The Accountants Prose (by Harry)
“My company, yes ... deep in the red. I must try and extend our loan. The interest! Mother of God! ... excuse me sir, I did not mean to offend ...”
· The Resolution fairy Poetry (by red-dragon)
Yeah, she's paid you a visit before, but - think again - how much did you heed last time?
· Patience Poetry (by Aurelio)
sometimes all the patience in the world is not enough...
· Wishfulness Poetry (by Aurelio)
You never tire, do you?
· Love Prose (by beard)
Please meet and gree Simon D'Frui and her Husband George D'Frui. They live in the countryside don't you know.
· Varkie Versteeg, Master Masturbator Prose (by Granddad)
Chapter 9 from my collection of anecdotal tales, "Father, forgive me..."
· The possibilities of the impossible Poetry (by Aurelio)
a kind of optimistic pessimism
· Bathroom Nights Poetry (by Mezzanotte)
Inspired by our puppy, when he was still small and cute and hadn't yet started to chew our shoes and my lovely wooden staircase!
· Those Sa-re-ga-ma Days Prose (by niece)
Vinay sir, they believed, only came there to savour their mother’s splendid cooking. When they tried to tell their mother that, she was livid… “Sa-re-ga-ma” is the Indian equivalent of “Do-re-me-fa”
· An Awful World Poetry (by Corin)
The photos are at:- http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040309.html http://www.geocities.com/dt33789/cosmic-structure.jpg
· Chicken Poxed Poetry (by Mezzanotte)
A bout of chicken pox had me and the kids under house arrest for three weeks last April. Bored to tears I had two choices, write a poem or clean the house. I naturally chose the former.
· The Tale of the Magnificent Red Sock Gang - 5. Prose (by bluepootle)
One of the Albanians is murdered.
· Amethyst Rocks Poetry (by Zoya)
When we were children, our mother taught us to collect relics of nature, amongst them were the Amethyst Rocks
· ''The truth is generally beyond recognition, but never quite.'' Poetry (by Aurelio)
assessment
· I Shall Die In Venice in The Rain. Poetry (by macaby)
it is raining again
· Cowboys And Queens. Poetry (by macaby)
written after seeing what plastic surgery has done to mickey rourke.
· The Christmas Story Poetry (by Corin)
Myth Legend or fantasy?
· gra baidh garbhchrocha (by royrodel)
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· The Water Artist Poetry (by johnshade)

· White Christmas Poetry (by Albermund)
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· The One That Got Away Prose (by Kazzmoss)
I was inspireed by Grandad to write this. He recently wrote a poem which was inspired by a dream. So I went to bed that night and the result is this, although my dream was much darker!!
· The Prophesy Poetry (by Ionicus)
A seasonal poem I submitted for this week's Prose/Poetry challenge.
· ZZ Cop Prose (by glennie)
Inspired by a Jasper Fforde novel Zeezee is a Neanderthal police officer who has to solve the murder of a fellow Neanderthal. This is my first short story over 2000 words and also my first attempt at crime fiction.
· Counting on Mistakes. Poetry (by Sunken)
She gets excited over prospects that do not mean a thing to me...
· High Maintenance. Prose (by RoyBateman)
Some women expect an awful lot from their man - sometimes emotionally, often financially. And someone who can't keep up the payments should know exactly what to expect.
· Freedom of love Poetry (by Aurelio)
over-protection
· Blood Ties Prose (by Mezzanotte)
This story was inspired by a film I saw maybe twenty years ago. There is a particular scene in this film which has always stayed with me, and this story is my own 'take' based loosely on events that may have followed on from that scene. I really hope that the ending is a surprise, and would appreciate any feedback on whether it worked or not. Thanks Jackie
· Santa's Heroes Poetry (by Albermund)
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· The family that prays together Prose (by Granddad)
Chapter 15 from my series of anecdotal tales, Father, forgive me...
· Love's true manifestation Poetry (by Aurelio)
love insurance
· Christmas Carol Prose (by Mezzanotte)
Again, there is nothing erotic about this piece. Just smutty images and rude words...hope it brings a smile though.
· The Tale of the Magnificent Red Sock Gang - 4. Prose (by bluepootle)
The Albanians like to sing Country and Western.
· Is This What Christmas Is All About? Poetry (by HelenRussell)
Something festive and experimental.
· The Proletariat Poetry (by macaby)
it,s always the workers who feel the pinch first
· The Rich and Idle Poetry (by Fairplay)
The Rich and Idle
· Sam's Side Car Prose (by uppercase)
one of my Will pages
· The Higher Screenplay Prose (by deceefoulkes)
This is my first attempt at The Higher as a screenplay
· Kindred Spirits... Poetry (by tinalouise9)
Putting the jigsaw back together
· Amsterdam Poetry (by macaby)
i wrote this after traveling through holland.
· Your Messed-Up Life Still Thrills Me Prose (by bluepootle)
For December's Prose Workshop challenge. I loved the concept so much I made it the title.

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