Monthly Archives: October 2016

Alternate Version

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Louis Kasatkin

The Spanish speaking tabby cat is reciting poetry at the door, whilst mice in the cellar are rehearsing ” The Barber of Seville “; Our memories are scattered and refuse to come home when called, crimson has been voted most … Continue reading →

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The Picture in the Gallery

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Louis Kasatkin

The Picture in the gallery the painting no-one else ever seems to look at; That street scene from another century, with its muted colours of a long lost summer afternoon; the carriages,the hats,the uniforms, street urchins,shopkeepers and at the railway … Continue reading →

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