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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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It teaches us to be cautionary and to not assume that we know what we are looking at or experiencing.

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

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It teaches us to be cautionary and to not assume that we know what we are looking at or experiencing.

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