Jean Marsh, who passed away on April 13, 2025, was the creative force behind Upstairs, Downstairs, the groundbreaking series that captivated audiences in the 1970s. As co-creator, writer, and actress, she brought unforgettable characters to life, with her portrayal of Rose, the compassionate maid, at the heart of the series. Inspired by her time staying in France, Marsh explored the int...

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More poetic flash fiction based on the browsing of best selling book titles in under 30 words. Perhaps next time you're looking at a list you'll spot them all!

 

Tomorrow and Tomorrow 

And Tomorrow 

The Last Goodbye

Was the longest 

Then she was gone 

No one saw a thing 

Except for the couple 

At No 9

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'Choose to love yourself '

Were the words of the shaman 

As he basked in the glow of sunrise 

The zen monkey and the lotus flower 

By his side

 

5 nights ago when he found her

She was close to death 

Drowning in the silent waters

Of a lifetime of tears

In that between never

And forever place 

One lost soul

Searching out her 

Puppet master 

 

In the g...

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Soft and fluffy 

Ball of fur 

Curled up tight

Contented purr 

His favourite place 

Right on her lap

But Hey what's this?

A DATING APP!

Am I not the one

Who gives her Love?

Now all of a sudden 

It isn't enough 

Her eyes are glowing 

As she scrolls

The screen 

All these faces 

I've never seen 

I don't see men

Just a bunch of mice 

If they come...

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We said goodbye to my sister yesterday, a teacher for 34 years at St Paul's C of E Primary School in Manchester. She was a brilliant actor as well as being a great teacher, bringing every story to life. Her classroom, outside the main Victorian school building was simply known as "The Prefab". She also loved her garden and Spring was her favourite time of year. Writing this poem has helped bring s...

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Too much reality 
can burn a hole
through your soul.

I prefer to temper it
with rose colored glasses,
as you know.

With my glasses on
I can see past the ego
to the wounds at
war within.

I can see that the
past, present, and
future are all 
an illusion...

created for one purpose

to tell the story
of how we want to 
show up in this world. 

I can see beyond 
resistance,...

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