Monthly Archives: March 2017

Photo prompt round-up – Spring #writephoto

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at the Silver Spring in Cerne Abbas, Dorset…where we were grateful to find cold, clear water in which to cool our burning skin and throats. We had gone there for the Giant… … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, Poetry, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 20 Comments

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“She never forgave him for dying?” “So close to their diamond wedding anniversary, you see. She missed out on their message from the queen.” “She will not be happy now then.” Memory brought life back to the face of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories | Tagged family, great-grandparents, telegram from the queen, writing prompt | 33 Comments

White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle… Stuart France

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* In the beginning, Skunk and Eagle shared a dwelling. Eagle hunted for food and Skunk prepared it to eat. “Never approach my bed when I am out hunting,” said Eagle, “You will cause it to reek with your stench.” … Continue reading →

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Lily #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Where inner light shines The gilding of the lily Seems superfluous The picture was taken in a chapel of the Cathedral Church in Sheffield, an ornate nineteenth century building based upon a fourteenth century design. After the Reformation, when the … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, Motherhood, mystery, Poetry, Spirituality, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, The Silent Eye | Tagged haiku, lily, Mythology, stars, symbolism, virgin | 8 Comments

#writephoto – The Spring by Helen Jones

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another lovely #writephoto prompt, courtesy of Sue Vincent. Here’s my response to this week’s image: Squat and heavy, the stone sat next to the little spring, which was all boxed in and bricked … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Sacred sites | Tagged Holy well, sacred spring, spirit of place, standing stone | 7 Comments

Guest author: Marcia Meara – Attitude really IS everything!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

No! Yes. You can’t! I can. Why? Why not? It’s all wrong! It’s all right. You shouldn’t! I should. You won’t! I will. It could be bad! It could be good. It’s too late! There’s time. You’re too old! I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Guest post, writing | Tagged Amazon, becoming a writer, determination, following your dreams, new book, Poetry, writers life | 63 Comments

Spring by Luccia Gray #writephoto

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

If I were a rock… If I were a rock in a stream, the water would slide over, smoothing my hard edges. If you were a rock in my stream, you’d roll to my side and we’d weather together. If … Continue reading →

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Spring by K.L. Caley #writephoto

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

As I came across the small stream of water, my aching body looked up to the sky with thanks. Falling to my hands and knees I scooped the water into my mouth with a ferocious desperation that surprised me. I … Continue reading →

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Weed or wildflower? #InternationalWomensDay

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Being a working woman, I could be expected to be sitting here nicely coiffed, decently dressed and wearing make-up. Being also a writer, you might imagine me instead romantically dishevelled or pyjama clad. These are stereotypes we can all recognise … Continue reading →