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Embracing the Journey: Reflections on growing older and coping with the loss of loved ones
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Embracing the Journey: Reflections on growing older and coping with the loss of loved ones

  • Dean
  • February 2, 2023
A post about growing older and realising time is not so much on our side these days.
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Wanderlust With You
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  • Life
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Wanderlust With You

  • Dean
  • January 2, 2023
Wanderlust With You - A poem about finding love whilst travelling
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AI vs Creative Writing – Which do you prefer?
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AI vs Creative Writing – Which do you prefer?

  • Dean
  • December 24, 2022
AI vs Creative writing the good and the bad side.
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A farewell to Lars-Ola  A true gentleman of Södermalm
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  • Sweden

A farewell to Lars-Ola A true gentleman of Södermalm

  • Dean
  • July 20, 2020
Wow… the only word I can think of. What a weird day. I moved to Skanstull five years ago and to be honest; it was an amazing gig! I worked…
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2010’s a decade in review
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2010’s a decade in review

  • Dean
  • December 29, 2019
As another year comes to a close, there is always time to take the opportunity to reflect upon how the past twelve months have impacted our lives. A chance to…
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Our house in the middle of our street
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Our house in the middle of our street

  • Dean
  • December 31, 2018
As ever at Christmas, I have travelled back to the old house that my family have lived in for the past 40 years. It’s currently nine o clock, the house…
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Linköping FC – Season Review 2017
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Linköping FC – Season Review 2017

  • Dean
  • November 12, 2017
Well, another Damallsvenskan season comes to an end. What another year it has been for Linköping FC! Back to back championship’s and so far, Quarter-Finalists in the Champions League with…
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BBC Radio Interview about life in Sweden
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BBC Radio Interview about life in Sweden

  • Dean
  • January 11, 2017
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Christmas is about home
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Christmas is about home

  • Dean
  • December 28, 2016
I sit here in Bristol. Christmas has come and gone, like the whirlwind that it seems to be these days. Oddly I bumped into some old school friends yesterday, and…
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Goodbye Pernille and thanks for everything – Now to the future!
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  • Sweden

Goodbye Pernille and thanks for everything – Now to the future!

  • Dean
  • November 17, 2016
Well, the news is out. After four years Linköpings FC record striker is leaving the club. I earlier had hoped there would be some chance of an extension but the…
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About Dean

British/Swedish poet/author. Pagan and lifetime supporter of both Chelsea FC and Linköpings FC. Feel free to use my poetry, as long as you link my name. All Poetry ©Deanthebard.com 2025

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Deano 🇬🇧/🇸🇪 | Award-Winning & Bestselling Poet | Writer | Chelsea FC 1977 & Linköping FC 2011 | Books on Amazon | Pagan

Happy sixth anniversary ❤️ Happy sixth anniversary ❤️
A poem about two sets of friends, who, due to ill A poem about two sets of friends, who, due to ill health have to say goodbye after 40 years of annual meet ups.The day where we all met,'Twas forty years ago,Four strangers from distant landsWe connected from "hello."The following years were routine,From the moment we landed on the plane,The first port of call was to see you both,Through the sunshine and the rain.Years they flew by quickly,Children came into our lives,Even they soon had their own,Becoming husbands and wives.Retirement grew nearer,Yet each year we made the trip;We just walked a little slower,And had pain from toe to hip.Our health began to decline,The trips to see you they took longer,Yet our love for you was ever true,In fact, it could not be stronger.So this trip, we knew, is over,This is the time to say goodbye;You don't remember who we are,Yet the glint stayed in your eye.So as we have one last drink for the road,These forty years grew love,For friendships are unbreakable,Ours was sent from up above.#poem #poetry #farwell #friendsforever❤️
In women's football, I believe the word "Legend" g In women's football, I believe the word "Legend" gets overused. Some certainly deserve that accolade—those who have truly changed the game on and off the pitch. There are way too many to mention. Yet, others get called a legend with half the career of those who paved the way before them.​I was flicking through the news today when I read that Linda Sällström will retire at the end of the season. This is obviously not a surprise, as she is ending a 22-year career as the record goalscorer for Finland. Those accolades alone are worthy of the title "legend."​Yet, one thing makes her more of a legend than most: overcoming three ACL injuries in a short period at the peak of her career. That is something I doubt we will see often in the game. It's not just the physical aspect; the mental fortitude required alone is something many could not cope with. An ACL injury literally takes you out of competitive physical life for 8-9 months of a year. To have to endure that three times is the stuff of an absolute legend.​To come back after that, break national records, and represent and captain your country at the highest level is a testament to just how phenomenal a player Linda is. If she had not been injured with three ACL tears, we would be talking about one of the greatest of all time in my opinion.​I will see her one final time against AIK, hopefully.​Thank you for all the memories on and off the pitch, and wishing Linda nothing but the best in her career in the medical profession. Who else?! Many congratulations Streamo. 👏👏👏👏 @lindasallstrom
Flashed up on my timeline. Ashley Cole going viral Flashed up on my timeline. Ashley Cole going viral for his epic stance to the left of his team photo with Roma FC. Ash son. I invented this in 1990 😂😂
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Autumn love #pagan #autumn #fall Autumn love #pagan #autumn #fall
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