Monthly Archives: August 2017

Disdain #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Supreme confidence Manifest indifference Wholly self possessed

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Both Sides Now – This, That, and The Other #writephoto

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Look at the one on the right. It looks like a flag about to unfurl,” said Jenny, pointing toward the sky. She and her best friend Liz were taking a much needed break from their hike through the scenic, rocky … Continue reading →

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#WritePhoto Dervish Wisps by Pamela Morse

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The dervishes gathered at the grave of the Sufi master This forbidden practice was a traditional prayer of heretics The twirling started slowly, accompanied by chanting Riding on the wind bending the clouds with energy Changing the relationship to be … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Luanne Castle – Kin Types

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The poems and flash prose in Kin Types were begun as I accumulated family stories and information over the years. My grandfather had an excellent memory and was an enthusiastic storyteller, so over time I came to feel that I … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction #writephoto: The dragonslayer – Jane Dougherty

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

This short story is inspired by Sue Vincent’s gorgeous photo.   In the middle of a distant ocean was an island fringed with inlets that made natural harbours, and with many rivers that made fertile valleys. The island should have … Continue reading →

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Skylight #writephoto – Up Against Mortality

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The flowers died on Monday. No matter how well-constructed the replacement, the flowers could tell the difference immediately. The weather keep going as normal. The sky looks the same as it always has. The false heat kept the cycles intact. … Continue reading →

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Clarity

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

From obscurity Through perverse uncertainty Illumination Mind and imagination Lighting the path of the heart For Colleen’s poetry challenge

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#Writephoto Prompt – Angel Sighting – The Bag Lady

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Wisps of angel wings Drifting Visible a few moments For those who believe Until they disappear Into the heavens. Thursday photo prompt – Wisp #writephoto Source: #Writephoto Prompt – Angel Sighting – The Bag Lady

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Horizons

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Definition: noun – The horizon: the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky Dawn… the dog sits in the open doorway watching the morning as the first glow creeps into the east. It isn’t much of … Continue reading →

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Cipher

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on method two madness:
Who can hold a cloud? The sky dances with stray dreams— a gift of nothing For Sue Vincent’s photo prompt, above.  Continuing my haikus that start with a question. Sometimes the best gifts are…

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