Monthly Archives: May 2017

#writephoto – When The Water Falls by Helen Jones

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

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‘You been here long?’ ‘No, not really.’ ‘Me either,’ I say, dragging my finger through the water pooling on the sill. ‘Still, it’s weird, isn’t it?’ ‘What?’ ‘Well, like, I don’t think I’ve been…

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The End of the Empire

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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Space for error

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

For five years, it was Steve who was the principal writer of the annual workshops. I don’t think any of us had really considered that it would ever be otherwise. We contributed, both ideas and certain sections of the weekend, … Continue reading →

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Real #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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The Derwent Valley

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The car once more full to bursting, ready for the long drive south, and my companions either back at work or heading for the airport, I went to collect Nick from the hostel, ready for a morning in the hills. … Continue reading →

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Buds #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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Lawnmower blues

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It rained,so I can’t cut the grass, I did it yesterday… While I was ill, it grew so much The small dog lost her way. I’d conjured up a strimmer thing And wrestled with the shears, My poor lawn looks … Continue reading →

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Poised #writespiration

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It stared at me, poised. It would be an unequal fight…like David and Goliath. I had no desire to kill…but would it attack? Which is the greater cowardice … to choose not to act in self defence or to resort … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Shaman (6) – The Ball in your Court -Steve Tanham

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Manuel is speaking, but he’s wrong… This thought hits home as my unseen flight ends with a trip over the ledge that marks the boundary of a small incline. Ahead of me, the tourists turn and politely ignore the unhurt … Continue reading →

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Microfiction #writephoto: A lonely child by Jane Dougherty

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The child stood on tiptoe to peer through the leaded panes, breathed on a diamond and drew a smiley face in the moisture. It was cold outside, and not much warmer inside. She shivered. The room was high and bare, … Continue reading →

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