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This is a sanctuary where I keep my reflections and musings about my countryside upbringing in Derbyshire, England. I reflect on village life, school days, growing up and most things inbetween, including parts of life which we all face such as “The Joys of Ageing” and “Getting through” difficult times. If you like my work, please buy me a coffee by clicking here!

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Oh! the angst of teenage years!

Its such a pity that when you are a teenager and probably in your prime physically, you don’t have the wisdom to accompany it. That always comes a little later.

Had I then had the wisdom which I have now, I would not have gone through the worries and stress which I felt back then. “ C’est la vie” I suppose.

If you enjoy my poems, please buy me a coffee by clicking here!

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Oh! the angst of teenage years!

Its such a pity that when you are a teenager and probably in your prime physically, you don’t have the wisdom to accompany it. That always comes a little later.

Had I then had the wisdom which I have now, I would not have gone through the worries and stress which I felt back then. “ C’est la vie” I suppose.

If you enjoy my poems, please buy me a coffee by clicking here!