Monthly Archives: August 2017

Rings of Oak – Steve Tanham

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Rings of Oak Along my walk there is an oak Grown sturdy on the edge of winds Life’s hardships fought and won Whose sole and noble bearing Engenders shared sojourn △ Source: Rings of Oak – Sun in Gemini

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Salvation – #Writephoto – Jessica Bakkers

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Susan sat slumped against the wall. Her stringy blonde hair fell down around her face and was matted with blood and dirt. Her old blue sweater was filthy and torn, and like her hair, flecked with blood. Her arms hugged her … Continue reading →

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Grist  by Craig Towsley #writephoto

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When the sun began to set, the miller loaded his the sacks on his cart and climbed up to the seat, grabbed the reins and got the donkey pulling. Halfway home, he overtook a man walking along the rutted road. … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd – Within the living land

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It had been a long time since I had first come across a reference to Thor’s Cave when I was doing some research for Dark Sage. We were not, at that point, feeling the call to go there; caves were … Continue reading →

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Date #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Last minute grooming Nervous anticipation Tender amusement He arrives first, looking around, watching for her arrival. He is a disreputable, scruffy looking article, unkempt and ungainly. He reminds me of some of my sons’ teenage forays into the more regrettable … Continue reading →

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Family #writephoto

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Afterwards:
“You are going to live In a what!?” her mother asked quizzically, peering over the rim of her glasses.  She didn’t wait for an answer as it sunk in, she seldom did.  “Did you hear that…

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On Vacation – #writephoto – Emma Hyde

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Gilbert the gremlin was grumpy. The setting sun streaming through the tiny window lit his sullen face, exasperated eyes, frustrated frown. Quite frankly, Gilbert had had enough. “The most important job in the world” the advertisement had boasted, “Invaluable to … Continue reading →

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Sails – #writephoto – Lady Lee

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Nothing can trigger what I feel No matter how I shake it off I mean sunset beams like blast-off The wind carries me with the reel Picks up my poor spirit by sea Posts me hope as I am born … Continue reading →

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The raising of the Egyptian Lazarus – Extract from A Certain Measure of Perfection by Simon J. Kyte

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Simon J. Kyte shares an extract from his book, A Certain Measure of Perfection (click the link to visit the Kindle page on Amazon.com) . “At the time of the Restoration, the opening of a locked chest in a remote … Continue reading →

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The Wind — #writephoto – Frank Hubeny

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When harsh winds blow some whine, “How the wicked wind oppresses me!” Others wonder how they could make money off that wind by grinding grain or generating electricity. One turns it into poetry. The other turns a profit. The Little … Continue reading →

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