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Memory (Poem)

A glitch on a dvd, Your image               Paused                                       P-p-p-paused,   Mouth open, Tongue pushed against teeth, Ready to say the words That will smash my heart Into a hundred square pixels   ***   Everybody is … Continue reading

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Journal Extract: The Thoughts of the Dying

It must be hard for people who are dying. In films they’re always the serene ones, calmly accepting their fate while the living, healthy people around them panic or refuse to accept the situation altogether. In reality the dying are … Continue reading

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And They All Lived Happily Ever After: The Myths We Tell Ourselves Through Storytelling

Last night I sat down to watch typical romantic comedy ‘The Holiday’ (a friend’s choice, not mine). In case anyone didn’t know already- this film is about two blonde, skinny women who swap lives, meet men, fall in love and live happily … Continue reading

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