Monthly Archives: July 2018

Wishes ~ Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

There are notes, floating, in the breeze Clinging, steadfast, to the trees Music written, for the eyes to hear Words that sing, to those held dear Continue reading at Night Owl Poetry

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Living Lore: Lyn Horner ~ Spider Woman

Traditional Navajo mythology is intended to teach and entertain their children. Such is the legend of Spider Woman, who according to legend, first wove a web of the universe, then taught the Dineh (Navajo) the art of weaving and how … Continue reading

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The garden ~ Jordis #writephoto

Please welcome a new blogger to the blogosphere. Jordis is a dear friend and a Companion of the Silent Eye, where we recently published her poem, The Dancer. I am touched that Jordis took her inspiration from this week’s writephoto … Continue reading

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A Familiar Stranger ~ Deborah #writephoto

She stood there gazing up at the Wishing Tree.  What was a little girl doing here in the forest all by herself.  She looked no older than ten.  Where were her parents?  He wondered if he should approach her.  Maybe … Continue reading

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Living Lore reblog: Processional Pathways of Ancient Ireland ~ Ali Isaac

Reblogged from Ali Isaac Storyteller: In October 2015, I had a very strange experience at Tlachtga, the Hill of Ward. As I walked the site, I became increasingly dizzy and developed a powerful headache. Half an hour after driving away … Continue reading

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Wishes ~ Bobby Fairfield #writephoto

Maisie and her mother Jeanie sat nervously at the kitchen table. Thomas, Maisie’s father and husband to his long-suffering wife Jean was late home from his Friday market. Both knew what this meant. Red-eyed the younger children had all been … Continue reading

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Belerion… Stuart Fance

* …Penzance seems unimpressed with our presence. The thick veil of mist and mizzle thrown up on our arrival has, by sun-up, intensified and is now accompanied by a sea-chill… * * If our hotel room had any windows we … Continue reading

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Clouds #midnighthaiku

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The Criminal Underbelly Of The Rag Trade ~ Geoff Le Pard #writephoto #flashfiction

The two detectives paused, while a constable held up the police bunting for them to duck underneath. The little chequered octagons (‘those darling little octoidals are so this year’) hung limply in the airless glade, the heat oppressive. Detective constable … Continue reading

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You’re my wish come true ~ Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

“It is a metaphorical tree”. Katherine looked at her Indian beau in quizzical fashion. ‘What’s that supposed to mean__a metaphorical tree?’ In reply, Raj lifted his arms and drew a huge circular arc into the silvery cloud of skies. “Look … Continue reading

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