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Cuprum
In a dream she had seen it, “Go into the womb of earth” She said “The Creator stores tools Underground.” With respectful silence They doubted her And returned to their beds. In the Hum of change, the season shifted … Continue reading
Posted in Art, historical, poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged copper, creation, discovery, poem, poetry, storytelling
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Verdant
Think of me With a deep inhale: When the sun rises Between the columns of the cathedral. Smelling the foggy morning Factory smoke mingled dew. Bread fresh in the wee hours of dawn, Waiting for the tired housemaid. With soft … Continue reading
Posted in England, historical, poetry, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged Emeral green, factory workers, free verse, Life, London, poem, poetry
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A Deadly Colour
Matilda Scheurer and Frances Rollo were killed by emerald green. History only remembers what is noteworthy at the time, and usually for a reason. We know the last few days of Matilda Scheurer and Frances Rollo, but will never know … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art history, children, Education, England, historical, Medical history, Uncategorized
Tagged arsenic, art, Art history, Edvard Munch, emerald green, health, history, Napoleon, Scheel's green
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Salisbury Plain
Colonel Bedell on Salisbury Plain- another found family photo..
Posted in 1900-1914, England, historical, Medical history, Uncategorized, World War One
Tagged Canada, England, history, infantry, Ontario, salisburyplain, War, worldwarone
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Kitty Jay
I have visited the grave at least once before on Dartmoor. You could easily miss it; save for a flash of colour at the side of the road and the elevated earth and stone that marks the resting place. The … Continue reading
Posted in Devon, England, historical, history and literature, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged Dartmoor, Devon, England, history, Kitty Jay, social history
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