Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Chest # writephoto from vanbytheriver

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Van in response to this week’s photo prompt… They were never intended for our eyes. They were evidence. Family secrets. A life ruined. Sue’s Photo Challenge But there they were. The telltale photos. Glued onto yellowing pages. Hidden … Continue reading →

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Chaste #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Expensive taste…

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I was making small talk for a very good reason. The phlebotomy tray contained not just the usual, if overly large collection of neatly labelled vials, but an IV cannula and a couple of rather-larger-than-I-liked bottles too. The bottles were … Continue reading →

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Peacock garden

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Indigo child, Seeking forbidden fruit In a garden of eyes. Knowledge grown on trees, Showy flowers plucked Before maturity… Fleeting bouquets That wither when admired Leaving no seed. The search is blind, The tree of life untasted A night bird … Continue reading →

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Under attack

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent

My knees are scratched to high heaven where a confused dog tried to give comfort to the zombified madwoman going nuts in the middle of the night… claws and bare knees are not the best of combinations. That I had … Continue reading →

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Wakening #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Grandmother’s chest – #writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Becoming Roots:
See Sue Vincent’s Thursday photo prompt for instructions The dust of hopes and longings lie tightly sealed within its vault. Were they realized? Or did they dissolve, warping the edges before escaping to colour those who followed…

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Thursday photo prompt – The Chest… #writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

This week’s photo prompt is a battered, iron-bound chest…rusted and corroded with age… Where did it come from? What does it hold…why does it need three keys to unlock its secrets…and where are they now? You can find all last … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – The Tower… #writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, photos and poems exploring the mystery of The Tower.  The photograph was taken at St Andrews in Scotland last year of the ruined West Front of the great medieval cathedral. I have … Continue reading →

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History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part One

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The Silent Eye The Tree of Life Window on Caldey Island History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part One Caldey Island lies a half hour boat ride from the beautiful Pembrokeshire resort of Tenby. Tenby is bustling and vibrant. … Continue reading →

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