Man in gray sweater reading poetry with microphone at pub open mic event

If I were your chaplain…a poem

I belong to Poetry 'Club', I use an apostrophe because it's not officially a club, just a group of diverse and wayward poets who meet up each month at a bar in town. They are in many ways fiercely atheistic and not overly tolerant of religion in general. I however am a Christian, so I …

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After Acts – Paul’s Fourth Missionary Journey

Available on Amazon UK – Kindle: https://amzn.eu/d/ao0zTly Available on Amazon UK - Paperback: https://amzn.eu/d/0y5rwht Avalable on Amazon USA – Kindle: https://a.co/d/1DfVhgJ Available on Amazon USA - Paperback: https://a.co/d/5A4FDJi Embark on an Unforgettable Journey with "After Acts, Paul's Fourth Missionary Journey"Discover the untold stories of faith and adventureAre you ready to explore an intriguing narrative that …

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After Acts – Paul’s Fourth Missionary Journey

Available on Amazon UK – Kindle: https://amzn.eu/d/ao0zTly Available on Amazon UK - Paperback: https://amzn.eu/d/0y5rwht Avalable on Amazon USA – Kindle: https://a.co/d/1DfVhgJ Available on Amazon USA - Paperback: https://a.co/d/5A4FDJi Embark on an Unforgettable Journey with "After Acts, Paul's Fourth Missionary Journey"Discover the untold stories of faith and adventureAre you ready to explore an intriguing narrative that …

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Dem bones dem bones dem dry bones…

Have you ever broken a bone? I once broke my ankle when I misjudged a 2 inch high step! I was very painful and I was in plaster for several weeks. I was hanging out the washing on a Sunday morning and missed the step as I was carrying the laundry basket in front of …

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Dragonfly bloom – a three stanza Haiku…

IAppeal intertwined,petals lean toward the warm sun—love in silent bloom. IINature’s grasp of beauty,woven through the forest floor—stillness breathes in green. IIIBalancing bliss restson a dragonfly’s soft wings—moments held in flight. Image generation by WordPress Ai. Please subscribe. Let's support each other. I always follow back genuine writers, poets, and artists.© Richard J Kirk, writing …

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Fruity!

I appreciate that this poem is pretty dire, if not diabolical. I can only apologise. List your top 5 favourite fruits. I do like tomatoes, and yes, it's a fruit But on the subject of kiwi, my opinion is mute. I also like apples and love some ripe pears, I eat them at bedtime as …

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Thomas, Wizard’s Son

"Thomas, Wizard's Son" by Joseph R. Mason is the first book in The Tales of Trymyll trilogy. It follows 13-year-old Thomas, who discovers a hidden cave leading to the magical realm of Trymyll. Guided by a dragon, he embarks on a quest to save the fading land from a malevolent wizard.

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What was the best compliment you've received? When someone says to me, I love your books, or I adore your poetry, or is just complimentary about my writing. http://www.josephmasonauthor.com/books Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. © Richard J Kirk, writing as Joseph R Mason - 2025. If you want to …

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Jonathan, Dragon Master

"Jonathan, Dragon Master" is the thrilling second book in Joseph R. Mason's The Tales of Trymyll trilogy. It follows teenage wizards Jonathan and Thomas, alongside Glynda, a brave orphan, and Samuel, a dwarf warrior, as they confront the evil Master. Rich in adventure and camaraderie, this family-friendly fantasy is available on Amazon.