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The extraordinary walk in the Bernese Oberland by Victor Weston

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The extraordinary walk in the Bernese Oberland Copyright © Victor Weston 2010

The footpath from Manlicken to Alpiglen, termed Romantiweg
Beneath the high peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
With Grindlewald laying in the valley below

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The Holy Island of Caldey by Victor Weston

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The Holy Island of Caldey Copyright © Victor Weston 2010

Individually inconsequential
Driven by the most powerful tidal surges
Surrounding this quiet haven

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Tristan at the ROH by Victor Weston

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Tristan at the ROH Copyright © Victor Weston 2010

(with a mention of thanks to Adam the House Manager)

A heightened ambition realised
The impact of the music anticipated
An emotional feast expected

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Undies, Intelligently Speaking by Colin Whyles

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Undies, Intelligently Speaking Copyright © Colin Whyles 2008

Who would have thought
That since last buying undies
They had become intelligent?

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Prayer of the Drowning Man by Paul Jenkins

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Prayer of the Drowning Man Copyright © Paul Jenkins 2008

"I'm riding on the crest of a wave!"
he cries, far out at sea,
as the swell lifts him up

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Our World by Paul Jenkins

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Our World Copyright © Paul Jenkins 1995

(The poem is laid out on a motorway. You are driving from bottom left going North from the inside lane then returning on the right carriageway in the outside lane).

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Today Is Monday by Richard Whiting

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Today Is Monday Copyright © Richard Whiting 2010

Today is Monday;
The writingʼs on the wall.
I was alone, but now the birds sing

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