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    Head in The Clouds
    Head in The Clouds
    Head in The Clouds
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    Head in The Clouds

    By Kayrin McMillan

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    Head in the Clouds is a collection of favourite poems of the author Kayrin McMillan.

    They are all sensitive to real life emotional aspects that most of us experience at some point, such as love and loss.

    “Ruby’s Blues” is a poem about someone suffering from depression but who keeps it a secret until a trusted friend offers help.

    “The Rare Butterfly” is a story of romance whilst “Echoes in the Hallway” focuses on childhood memories.

    A lovely calming mix to enjoy as you relax.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKayrin McMillan
    Release dateJan 17, 2018
    ISBN9781370066476
    Head in The Clouds
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    Kayrin McMillan

    Hi I am the author of the Bluebell Wood and currently writing The Shetland Gypsy, on this page you can step inside my very first novel. There are songs and poems and you can also comment or email me direct. Thank you and welcome.

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      Head in The Clouds - Kayrin McMillan

      Head in The Clouds

      A collection of poems

      Kayrin McMillan

      Head In The Clouds

      2018 © Kayrin McMillan

      Smashwords Edition

      This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, websites and incidents are products of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locations or persons alive or dead is entirely coincidental.

      No part of this publication can be reproduced, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, without the express written permission of Kayrin McMillan.

      All rights reserved.

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