Monthly Archives: March 2017

A mysterious discovery by Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Anita loved her early morning walks. It helped that her house was the last abutting the forested area that stretched out over more than a few acres and beyond leading up to the river. She would wake up at the … Continue reading →

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Angelic beings

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Chiaroscuro Monochromatic contrast Light against darkness * The dove perches on the wooden stall of the stable. I see only its back, white against the red-gold light. The folded wings form a symbol of love. In the shadows, a newborn … Continue reading →

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The Empty by Ellen Best #writephoto

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Remnants of yesterdays bonfire smolder on the bank, barbed wire posts too damp to burn are propped at angles like skeletons legs. The wind whips my hair across pinkend cheeks, wipes drops from moist eyes as I trudge aimlessly across … Continue reading →

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Stating the obvious

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“I feel a blog post coming on.” For once, it wasn’t me who said it, though it turns out I have to write it anyway. My son lounged in bed, brushing toast crumbs out of his beard. Me, I was … Continue reading →

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Exit in Trance… Suart France

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* …Face of moving water Breathing in water The water a breathing face… * Today I will speak to you For, today, we hold a race A sprint to the death Whose spirit yields to the swiftest The fleetest of … Continue reading →

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Contrast #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

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Empty by D. Wallace Peach #Writephoto

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Empty Sable and bristle brushes clattered into the waste between crinkled tubes of paint gone her linseed and turpentine she surrendered her easel to anger and snapped her palette in oily hues of cerulean blue ochre and umber. With room … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Jaye Marie – Friendship

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I have never had many friends. Well, not until now, that is. I moved around a lot as I was growing up, never staying in one place for long and I suppose I got into the habit of always being … Continue reading →

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I have a notion…

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Sun in Gemini:
I have a notion That eons’ light and dark Have left their mark Upon our inner ocean ➰ I have a shadow Whose lengthening crease Is cast on mood and body’s peace When walking…

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Empty by The Urban Spaceman #writephoto

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

We dug into the ground with pick and axe, iron and steel biting into rich earth. We delved for everything which sparkled and shone. From the ground we tore everything precious, and some things which were not. Then we dug … Continue reading →