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Oct
2007
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The man with a bed on his head

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He cycled along upright and balanced at a sedate pace over the rough sandy lane.Perfectly stable, square on his head rode the metal frame of a double bed.  Where was he going this rusty hated miracle of poise?  Off to the welders to repair the damage of enthusiastic procreation.

 This is another Gambian inspired story.  Again I have used 50 words.

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Oct
2007
29

Pech Nil

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A Cambodia inspired 50 word tale.

She stands staring silently seaward searching ceaselessly for her lost love.  Drowned in a voyage to find her sea-claimed spouse, only her sorrowing statue remains, worshiped by Sihanoukville bound travellers.  No solace in the fragrant incense or bountiful fruits offered by the faithful hoping for protection from life’s cruel blows.

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Oct
2007
23

A happy future?

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This is the first of some 50 word tales inspired by observing life in The Gambia.

She sat, reflecting on her chosen life.  A new youth. No more cold European winters with bone aching aging.  No! For her warm sun, a blue sky and a hot blooded young love.  What price this extended youth?  Two co-wives as friends.  Not too high a price.  A good decision.

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