Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Wilderness, by Kathleen

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Sue Vincent

This poem was read by one of our Companions, in the shadow of an ancient altar, just before we left the moors. For me it was perfect. The Wilderness by Kathleen Raine I came too late to the hills: they … Continue reading →

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“Work Space Blog Hop”

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Pamela nominated me to take part in the Workspace Blog Hop, sharing where we each work and write. For me there is no spectacular space, just the small corner of the living room that has become my focus. The desk … Continue reading →

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A Yorkshire poet

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Sue Vincent

On A Yorkshire Moor Over a hill the west wind loves, There lies a quiet glen, Far away from the roaring world, Far from the strife of men ; Out to the south a lordly wall Reared by no human hands, … Continue reading →

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Anniversary offer- Sword of Destiny

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Sue Vincent

While I wander the moors on which Sword of Destiny is set this weekend, the book celebrates its first year; a Kindle offer will be running for three days from 12th to 14th September. Sword of Destiny will be available … Continue reading →

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From the archives…

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Remember Cold creeps in slowly, Bones, chilled and brittle Snap like twigs, Fragile and friable. Remembered warmth Turns the mind to memory; Sunlight and laughter And your hand in mine Murmuring dreams; Walking our future As our words entwine And … Continue reading →

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Masked raiders

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I love these little bluetits… there have been several families this year raised at my son’s birdfeeders. While the parents have more vivid colours and the markings are more precise and distinct, these babies, with their adolescent colours, just look … Continue reading →

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Sword of Destiny – Anniversary offer

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Sue Vincent

While I wander the moors on which Sword of Destiny is set this weekend, the book celebrates its first year; a Kindle offer will be running for three days from 12th to 14th September. Sword of Destiny will be available … Continue reading →

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Midnight haiku #2

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Sue Vincent

    There is no escape from fear Save to meet it face to face With understanding

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Midnight haiku #1

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Walk lightly upon the earth There is no weight in shadows Nor scales in the heart

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A celtic prayer

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I lay my head to rest and in doing so lay at your feet the faces I have seen the voices I have heard the words I have spoken the hands I have shaken the service I have given the … Continue reading →

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