Daily Archives: January 7, 2018

True love – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It had taken him a long time, he had journeyed across three continents over 10 years in his quest, but now, finally, his search had come to an end. He had found her, and he would never let her go. … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Shakespearean Window – stoneronarollercoaster #writephoto

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She was returning from school. Her pace a cocktail of walking briskly, tip toeing, jogging and kicking random rocks, depending on her mood and magnitude of exhaustion. Her back hunched under the weight of abnormally heavy bag. She sometimes would … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged , | 13 Comments

Apprenticed to my Mother: the book – Geoff Le Pard

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tangental: Regular readers will recognise the heading. Last year I decided to pull together a memoir of my time with my mother, post dad. I’ve now finished it and it’s in for editing. This post, like so many, comes with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, reblog | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

The Winter Rose – James #writephoto

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Nancy clung to the base of a gas street lamp just across the street from St. Andrews shivering as she listened to the beautiful hymns and organ music late on Christmas Eve. The tiny child’s clothes were too thin to … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Unexpected neighbours…

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

My eyesight may not be all it once was, but even from a distance, the sheep in the field looked a bit odd. We have found many strange and wonderful things in and around the village of Birchover, but they … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Photography | Tagged , , | 24 Comments

Window – pensitivity #writephoto

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Life and Death of a Rose The rose vine twines, Reflected in the pane, The occupier looks out, Confined to bed again. The rose vine buds, Depicting life anew, The occupier strains, To look out on skies of blue. The … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Beyond the glass…

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The half-light of a winter morning swallows the stars, revealing a world frosted with white. The dog, redefining the phrase ‘global warming’, lays across the threshold, letting the heat escape from my comfort zone. Cold seeps in, reality nips at … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Shift #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Myopic comfort Self-limited perception Confining the Self It was cosy inside, looking out through the windows on a winter garden. Birds came to the feeder, rummaging for seeds. Camera poised, I tried to capture them through the glass. The mechanical … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Photography, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments