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Have Dog Will Travel: Part 3

Family Travel Blog — So far in this series, I have written about my thoughts before the trip in Part 1 and then the drive from Czechia to Wales in Part2. …

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Have Dog Will Travel: Part 3
Have Dog Will Travel: Part 3
Travel

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Published in Scuzzbucket

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Presence

A narrative poem — She feels it over her shoulder. Looking around there is nothing but air. Her familiar surroundings are all she sees. She turns back to her desk, there it is again. This time in the window, a reflection, a stare. From the corner of her eye, now she is sure. A presence, not friendly, wanting into her…

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Presence
Presence
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Followed

A short story — “I think that drone is following us.” We had been walking along the high street enjoying our time together. I was trying to be a good boyfriend and pretend I was enjoying the clothes shops but I didn’t have to pretend the rest of the time. Jane was great and…

Short Story

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Followed
Followed
Short Story

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Published in Move Me Poetry

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The Unseen Man

A poem — Everywhere he goes he is a man alone. Unseen and unnoticed in his own zone. At times it is fun being the seer. When people have no shame they can be freer. He sees their joy. He feels their loss. He views their secrets. He knows their thoughts. But an…

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The Unseen Man
The Unseen Man
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Published in New Writers Welcome

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Vows

Short Fiction — Together they silently walked towards the restaurant, each hoping that the other would say what needed to be said. Neither of them wanted to take the plunge and be held accountable. They each felt that the other wanted the same thing, but it was so difficult to be sure. But…

New Writers Welcome

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Vows
Vows
New Writers Welcome

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Published in PoeticEssences

·Aug 31, 2022

Window

A poem — Lost in space, wanting to achieve. Unsure of the how, the why, the what. Look out at the world, it’s OK to dream. See that old man, now you have a scene. It may just seem banal, yet pay attention. Enter another’s world, imagine the what, the where, the how. …

Poetic Essences

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Window
Window
Poetic Essences

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Published in Scuzzbucket

·Aug 27, 2022

Mood Shift

A poem — Doors slam and locks click. Sunshine that was once visible becomes a memory. Days which were full of hope suddenly seem lifeless, pointless. Flowers are shades of grey. Faces appear disinterested. My heart beats as a slow-motion drum. Breaths catch, and tears wish to fall. Get away, be alone, no other needs to see this. They don’t understand. I…

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Mood Shift
Mood Shift
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Aug 17, 2022

Running on Empty

A short story — Something’s not right. Just then there was a loss of power. It came back but that wasn’t a good feeling. I tell myself that it was probably nothing. I have to, I can’t imagine breaking down out here. …

Short Story

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Running on Empty
Running on Empty
Short Story

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Published in New Writers Welcome

·Aug 7, 2022

Have Dog Will Travel: Part 2

Family Travel Blog — I wrote the first part of this article before my family trip to Wales. We would be travelling from the Czech Republic and my main concerns were about the long drive and how my 15-month-old labrador would cope with the journey. Well, some things went well and others didn't. …

Travel

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Have Dog Will Travel: Part 2
Have Dog Will Travel: Part 2
Travel

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Published in New Writers Welcome

·Jul 14, 2022

Have Dog Will Travel: Part 1

Family Travel Blog — There is a first time for everything and that always makes me feel nervous. But when the firsts are multiplied and compounded then that also increases the nervousness. Next week will be the first time I drive from Czechia to the UK to visit my family. Usually, we would fly…

New Writers Welcome

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Have Dog Will Travel: Part 1
Have Dog Will Travel: Part 1
New Writers Welcome

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neilhayeswrites

neilhayeswrites

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Teacher whose life is family, books, and music. I write stories, poetry, and articles. Join Medium at https://neilhayeswrites.medium.com/membership

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