Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Loneliness of the Crumbling Keep

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on writing in north norfolk:
This broken building of flint and stone Was once a sturdy keep; Now the hill on which it stands is overgrown And grazed by sheep. No coat of arms to greet a visitor,…

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Broken #WritePhoto

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on vanbytheriver:
Stone, brick, concrete Elements durable Forged sturdy Crumbling still Patterns repeated Exposing a foundation Of questionable strength. https://scvincent.com/2016/09/08/thursday-photo-prompt-broken-writephoto/ Comments Closed. Stepping away for a few days. See you next week. Van

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Raw penguins and curried sons

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

From the archives: “Just posting the magpies…” “I thought you’d got stuck..” “I’ll let you see the magpie if it comes out okay” “Cool. Remember – fast shutter equals sharp penguins!” “Sadly a lot of the penguins are so far … Continue reading →

Michaelmas #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

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Bounty #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

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Thursday photo prompt – broken #writephoto

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Use the image to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT) Wednesday 14th September and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that the … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Reflection #writephoto

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The photograph for this week’s prompt was taken close to the Eagle Stone above Baslow in Derbyshire… which is where I am heading today. There is a small spring close by and the basin, although it may be natural, seems … Continue reading →

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The Unseen Sea – 5: Now you see me…

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The Silent Eye Part Five of The Unseen Sea The square in the town is bathed in the kind of mellow light that you get only at the end of summer. Jessica is playing, walking toe to heel, following the … Continue reading →

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Gone…

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Heather calls me, Open horizons beckon … Life is on hold. Intimate starscapes, Daybreaks and sunsets Await my presence. Yearnings fulfilled. The fish have a babysitter in place. Ani is with her friends. My bags are packed. I am heading … Continue reading →