The Occasional Epiphany

Small stories to share with the world.

[The Occasional Epiphany @OccEpiphany]

Take a gander at some of my published work!

There are many words here – words to pick up, to roll around your brain, to share. I present a collection of slightly larger stories.

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Driftwood spining along the sand
Bones of something old and hallowed
Stood on for cutesy insta pics

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Thank you so much to my #SecretSantaNZ2021! I love it when people share their favourite books with me and I can't wait to read this one - even the blurb sounds right up my alley. Everything in the parcel brought joy 🎄

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Cinnamon is taking her role of Present Protector very seriously. No chance of opening this one early! #SecretSantaNZ2021

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Officially changing from a writing twitter to a #SecretSantaNZ2021 twitter. Running out of new hint ideas, but I can confirm the ears are pierced. I think pins/badges are neat. I've taught my cat to high five and jump hurdles, so I probably need new hobbies🤷‍♀️

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Dad sings electric light orchestra again as he washes up - for the "extra power!" I take his sudsy hands and measure their value in a hug. #RāmereShorts

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Thank you to my #MidWinterSecretSanta!! Cinnamon went absolutely feral over the salmon sticks (zoom to pic 3). And I'm very much looking forward to a fancy new cup of tea and choccy biccy while watching the Olympics later ☕🧡

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A parcel has arrived for #MidWinterSecretSanta - so exciting! Time to hide it away in a place the cat can't reach for the next few days 💃

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I slather honey on uncooled toast. It melts to the second slice and ornamental plate. I guess that's why you lick your fingers meaningfully. #RāmereShorts

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Hint time for #MidWinterSecretSanta. Loose leaf tea is always a winner (except for fruity flavours). I love spoiling my cat (her name is Cinnamon). I've recently rediscovered sewing. And I'm currently putting together a gallery wall in my lounge - but it's looking a little empty!

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After the joy fest of last Christmas, you better believe I'm signing up for #MidWinterSecretSanta! Join in at https://t.co/gQOPmWs0Yk

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He breathes himself into being, smoke-grey body stretching across the sunset like a scar. Each stroke of his wings sends down a gale. His tail scatters up showers. He looks down on the greed of the world and is grateful that his only hoarded gold is that of the rising sun.

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@Sam_Orchard @__Carrie___ @JennyKayNZ @meringutang @NZParliament @EKerekere @pepperraccoon You all rock my socks💃

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After yesterday's lightsaber comments at @samesamebutdnz1, I've realised there's something missing from my life - a pride flag pin made of stacked rainbow lightsabers 🌈 Can any local artists help me out?

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@seventhletternz Love this one! (also hello, sorry for suddenly appearing and creeping over the past couple of days 😅)

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Ours is a healing love
Easing the aches and
Battlescars
We still get burnt on cloudless days
Sunshine yellow is
Nauseatingly sweet
For you, I'd cross a river

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Ours is a blossoming love
Pink-flushed
We laze in a summer day
Unfurling into the crawling sun
You give me flowers
You give me heart palpitations
You ring the church bells

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Ours is a toxic love
You like to play silly buggers
With my heart
I think hand holding is gross
The bitter aftertaste
Of your words in my mouth
Doesn't leave much room
For sweet nothings

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Meri Kirihimete!!! I hope you enjoyed this twitter advent calendar - it was heaps of fun trying something new. Thanks to @MagicWithRules for the inspiration (check out her multi-tweet stories). Have a wonderful Christmas 🤶❤️💚

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1/25 The wicker box sat in the corner of the room, tucked up against the green-painted walls. It slumped slightly at the edges – all those years of holding in universes were starting to show, like a beer belly or a family couch. Its hinges creaked when opened after bedtime.

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25/25 Christmas dawned golden, warm, early. Jo raced the sun to the tree, then waited achingly for her parents.

Jo tore all the paper. Her favourite gift was a wooden train, with filigree paintwork and wheels powered by a real motor.

The wicker lid creaked open.

"All aboard!"