Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Snoring, found and in the dark.

1. Uncle Rob carries Alec, fast asleep, in the backpack. When asked if he is all right, Robert complains: "He's snoring."

2. To see, in the twilight, away up the road, the missing blue boot.

3. I go to the sitting room, but no-one is there. Black needle shadows. The Christmas tree glows softly in the dark.
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Planning, disappointing apples and talking.

1. This morning, there has been a soothing conversation with the financial advisor. 2. Some handsome but disappointing apples have been loit...

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