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Miss Rosemary Coombes's avatar

Hello Avril

Do enjoy your writings!

Wonder which teacher asked you to read the poem?

We share a soft spot for Thomas Hardy and our westcountry roots..

Love Rosemary xx

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Avril Joy's avatar

Dear Rosemary - how lovely to get your comment - hope all is well with you - the teacher was Ms Ramsden - English A level. We do share those West Country roots - I still miss it - love Avril x

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Diggy Wilson's avatar

Lovely poem Avril, thank you. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and I’m very much looking forward to the memoir next year! 🤶🏻🎄🥂xx

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Avril Joy's avatar

Thanks Diggy - have a lovely Xmas and all good things in 2025 - love Avril x

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Ali Bacon's avatar

Lovely poem Avril which is not one I know. Best wishes to you at Christmas. I look forward to hearing more about your next project.

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Avril Joy's avatar

Best wishes to you too Ali and for your publication in 2025 - Avril x

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Sue Spencer's avatar

So pleased I have found these words of wisdom … I really value the permission it is giving me to keep on keeping on..

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Avril Joy's avatar

So pleased to know the words help. Do keep keeping on .. love Avril x

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