Daily Archives: May 8, 2017

Guest author: Kevin Morris – Death and the Poet

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is frequently remarked that “the only things certain in life are death and taxes”. While this old adage contains much truth, one may, perhaps rephrase it to read thus, “the only thing certain in life is that poets will … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged anaology, anthology, death, image, new book announcement, oets | 26 Comments

Cursed Gold by The Bag Lady #writephoto

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

They pulled the boat up near the rocks and secured the line. Not being discovered yet, the bumbling pair’s confidence grew. It was just a short sprint up the shoreline to the cave, at least according to the legend. There … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, writing, writing prompt | Tagged flash fiction, ghost, pirate, treasure | 2 Comments

Obelisk

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on The Story Files:
After endless days of drifting in the sea, Mongrel spotted something. The sun was just rising, casting a sick yellow glow over everything and the sky was opal blue. Gentle waves were lapping the…

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The Re-Cycling of Life by Alethea Kehas

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

During the Silent Eye’s annual workshop this April, we engaged in a discussion about fear. There was, I believe, a general agreement that the ultimate fear most people, if not all, harbor is the loss of the individual as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Silent Eye weekend workshop, Spirituality | Tagged fear of death, recycling of life, the cycle of life, the illusion of separation, the web of life | 2 Comments

On a Cliff Overlooking the Sea #WritePhoto by Sarah Brentyn

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

This is exactly how I pictured it. Temple ruins set on a cliff overlooking the sea. In my imagination, this place has always existed. It’s real. I’m here. A breeze, heavy with salt and seaweed and mist and everything that … Continue reading →

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The Feathered Seer – Divining meaning

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

‘In former times the soul was feathered all over’ Plato The third ritual of the workshop weekend was named Deadshaw Sick after the strip of land that divides the lands of the living from the lands of the dead at … Continue reading →