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We met twice in 2019.
Lunch boxes at the Embassy.
He was once a beekeeper.
We had fascinating and ranging discussions,
All listened into by unknown ears
From a foreign country.
Last time I saw him was in court
After they arrested him.
Now he\u2019s in Belmarsh Prison.
We pray for him every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a New Year’s Resolution,<\/em>
I’ve decided to re-join the local writing circle.
This week’s exercise is a short story in 55 words.
This is my contribution<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We met twice in 2019.Lunch boxes at the Embassy. He was once a beekeeper. We had fascinating and ranging discussions, All listened into by unknown ears From a foreign country. Last time I saw him was in court After they arrested him. Now he\u2019s in Belmarsh Prison. We pray for him every day. As a … <\/p>\n

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