Monthly Archives: March 2018

Dark – Rosemary Carlson #writephoto

The stress that permeated his family was unbearable. There were no jobs. No way to make a living. He was thinking of leaving the small town in the Appalachian Mountains to find work elsewhere. He would try to come home … Continue reading

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Enduring Crows -Steve Tanham

At Winter’s end In lows of March A friend said: watch the crows It’s fanciful, he said But wise, and came from one who knows. ⦿ Continue reading at Sun in Gemini

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Dark – Lady Lee Manila #writephoto

Darkness filling up with specks of light Full moon rises to its beauty, so bright Sky sprinkled with stars, what a sight The owl hooted above me and took flight Continue reading at Lady Lee Manila

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There’s even an app for that…

The air was redolent with incense with a vague hint of coffee and Indian chai masala. Outside, the birds were singing in the unexpected sunshine. A monkey screeched from the depths of the bed covers, stopping the conversation in mid … Continue reading

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Pristine #midnighthaiku

Snowy coverlet The cold heart of winter melts Tentative rebirth Nature recreates herself Eternal reinvention For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday

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A Grand Announcement!

Originally posted on Tallis Steelyard:
In the interests of promoting literary excellence it has been decided to hold a competition. Between ourselves I’m not entirely sure how this came about, but still it seems an excellent idea, no matter who…

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Dark – Michael #writephoto

They welcomed the dark. After a hot summers day sheltering in the depths of the lake among the thick reeds and the slimy bottom the night and its darkness allowed them to slide out of the water and shed their … Continue reading

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The Silvering – Kim M. Russell #writephoto

The undulating spines of misty hills crouch sharp and black below billowing clouds that pitch and roll. We walk the along the lakeside track, a jagged, treadled seam, Continue reading at Writing in North Norfolk

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Robert Goldstein features Ritu Bhathal

Reblogged from Robert Goldstein: I’m pleased Ritu Bhathal agreed to be my featured blogger for March. Ritu: Thank you so much Rob for featuring me on your blog! I was humbled and thrilled to be asked, and I do hope … Continue reading

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Dark – Kim Blades #writephoto

Under the northern hills, where the dwarves build their deep, dark, cavernous homes; anvils are quiet and fires cool. Above ground, faint moonbeams unsuccessfully seek out the fairy-folk that often dance and play in their magical light. Only the glassy … Continue reading

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