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Recordings wanted

Perhaps you'd like to make a recording of the poems below and have it attached to the poem. I know the author would be delighted to hear your interpretation. Just record your version on your phone and email it to editor@workinwords.net. You can listen to other recordings here.

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The night before

Handley

2019

The board meeting has been called,

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The meeting

Loot

2016

At best high etiquette, listening, in a collaborative culture.

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The dreaded Admin!

Laura

2019

Alternately instilling fear and contempt. 
Rarely viewed as benevolent. 

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The Three Kings

Loot

2020

‘Twas a dodgy outside light drew me in.
Donkeys everywhere, as I begin.
And reverently, I approach the troug

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The Fire Station

Loot

2020

Dante told me of the fires that burn.
The enveloping flame, the truth I will learn.

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The Curtain's up

Loot

2020

Fortuitous though it may be, the curtain’s been raised.
I am sitting in a pub, content, happy and slightly amazed.

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The Clergyman Trap

David K. Gilchrist

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The Reverend Doug was a long, lean lad.
When he took to his task in the North.

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Thank you

Sarah Hogg

2015

It’s become something of a tradition that at the Christmas ‘do’

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Teachers make a difference

David K. Gilchrist

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A self-important CEO,
     While partying in town,

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Teachers going rogue

Laura

2018

Teachers going rogue
Leave lesson

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Taxi Tale

Lou Solitske

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All night long I roam these streets
Picking up drunks, sweethearts and freaks!

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Simply saying no

Seryianis

2018

Simply saying no
Winter wind

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