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Tyneham '43 by Richard J Whiting

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Tyneham '43 Copyright © Richard J Whiting 2011

Villagers in Tyneham, Dorset, received notice in November 1943 that their village was to be used to train soldiers in the use of new weaponry. They had to leave by December 19th. They were promised that when peace was won, that they would be allowed back to their village. The population of Tyneham (Census 2001) was given as zero.

All along Post Office Row
Fingers opened envelopes;
Mouths quit eating,

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 29/11/2011
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In Statione by Rod O'Donoghue

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In Statione 1 Copyright © Rod O'Donoghue 2011

Murky mists slide silent over the soft green sea;

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 25/10/2011
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Maternal Wisdom by Colin Whyles

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Maternal Wisdom Copyright © Colin Whyles 2011

Perhaps I should have listened
when Mother dispensed wisdom
regarding fruit forbidden;

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 30/08/2011
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News of the World by Reg Wright

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The News of The World Copyright © Reg Wright 2011

The News of The World's demise
Is really no surprise
And Murdoch loses power

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 26/07/2011
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Bring Me The Tears by Colin Whyles

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Bring Me The Tears Copyright © Colin Whyles 1997

Bring me the tears
I made you swallow
Bring me the tears

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 26/07/2011
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Perspective by Jen Overett

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Perspective Copyright © Jen Overett 2011

Passing moments or a lifetime?
I see less difference now,
And thereʼs a peace to learning, as we should,

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 31/05/2011
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Defence of Cats and Dogs by Colin Whyles

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Defence of Cats and Dogs Copyright © Colin Whyles 2011

All you inclined to defend a cat
should pause and take a look at what
a cat will do when in a spat.

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 31/05/2011
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The Stations of the Cross, during Lent by Victor Weston

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The Stations of the Cross, during Lent Copyright © Victor Weston 2011

I sit in Church near the station where
Jesus is speaking to the women of Jerusalem
I now have a twitterfriend in North Jerusalem

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 29/03/2011
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Vacancy by Richard J Whiting

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Vacancy Copyright © Richard Whiting 2011

Why have I applied for this job?
Well, I like the Company;
Everything it stands for.

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 22/02/2011
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Colin Godfrey February 1930 - December 2010 by Victor Weston

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Colin Godfrey February 1930 - December 2010 Copyright © Victor Weston 2011

as the bell sounded
there was hush in the village of Clare
cars were still parked in the streets

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Poetry Aloud, Benson Blakes, Bury St Edmunds
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Tue, 25/01/2011
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