Monthly Archives: Jun 2013
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The News In Poetry Day 100: Good News
1Jun 21, 2013 by Tom
On the last day of the News In Poetry , a positive story. Also happy anniversary to my lovely wife …
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The News In Poetry Day 99: Govematics
Leave a commentJun 20, 2013 by Tom
Teachers react with fury at plans for rise in working hours In summer they get six weeks off Another two …
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The News In Poetry Day 98: Surprise!
Leave a commentJun 19, 2013 by Tom
This headline on the BBC website made me read “surprise” as a gender identity… Not Prince, not Princess; Royal Baby. …
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The News In Poetry Day 97: The Standing Man
Leave a commentJun 18, 2013 by Tom
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22949632 This man standing in silence in the park For hours now. The sky is growing dark The sun has …
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The News In Poetry Day 96: Sweets
Leave a commentJun 17, 2013 by Tom
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/ian-brady-makes-public-plea-to-be-transferred-from-hospital-so-he-can-die-in-prison-8661278.html He was so generous, long ago: He handed death to every child Like lollipops: they grabbed at it And …
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The News In Poetry Day 95: Nigella
Leave a commentJun 16, 2013 by Tom
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nigella-lawson-attacked-husband-see-1955564 She kisses him upon his cheek Her throat still bruised from his embrace Becoming more subdued and meek, She …
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The News In Poetry Day 94: The Ballad of Olgar and Raymon
Leave a commentJun 15, 2013 by Tom
A local news story today. Hope they show up… http://m.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/couple-s-appeal-after-pet-alpacas-are-stolen-from-home-1-5765108 Oh the rustlers rode to Ringinglow Where the sweet alpaca …
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The News In Poetry Day 93: Mock Ness
Leave a commentJun 14, 2013 by Tom
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scotland/10120313/Row-over-existence-of-Loch-Ness-breaks-out-among-tourist-bosses.html The water’s dark and cold and deep Who knows what creature there might sleep? The water’s deep and dark …
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The News In Poetry Day 92: Double Helix, Inc.
Leave a commentJun 13, 2013 by Tom
http://m.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/jun/13/supreme-court-genes-patent-dna My DNA(tm) is quite unique But I don’t own the patent. Even so. I’m pirating the data as we …
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The News In Poetry Day 91: Teacher Training Essay
Leave a commentJun 12, 2013 by Tom
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10115660/Schoolgirl-abducted-to-France-tells-court-of-first-kiss-with-teacher-Jeremy-Forrest.html When a fourteen year old schoolgirl, All alone with you Smiles, leans forward Parts freshly glossed lips And breathes …
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