Monthly Archives: July 2018

Pilgrims of Blood and Stone

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The blood: the Life that flows through us, taken in as breath, fresh each second, flowing out to be renewed in the world of nature; natural, given. The stone: the fixed structures we rely on to ensure persistence of that … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged #Silenti, Bamburgh Castle, Castles, Castles of the Mind workshop, Dunstanburgh Castle, Lindisfarne pilgrimage, modern mystery school, Northumberland, Northumbria, Seahouses, spirituality | 2 Comments

Sibi Mela, Pakistan ~ Mary Smith

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: Here in Scotland we are in the middle of the agricultural show season. The Royal Highland Show, the flagship event of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, starts things off in June when … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Agricultural show, Mela, Pakistan, Photography | 3 Comments

Thursday photo prompt: Stone #writephoto

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 59 Comments

Photo prompt round-up – Summit #writephoto

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The path leads onwards Following the heart’s desire Each step marks a choice Embracing the adventure Each footfall sings of courage * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at the church of St Michael de la Rupe … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 16 Comments

Adrift #midnighthaiku

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, heathr, love, summer | 7 Comments

Wedding Gift ~ The Dark Netizen #writephoto

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The wedding loomed closer and all Tay could do was think of storm clouds. He did not want any delays in the arrival of the wedding gift because of the rains. Tay had taken it upon himself to supervise all … Continue reading →

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Summit ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Fear watched in awe Mist of doubt dissipated As he climbed up dauntless Talking only to his mettle Friendly talk fell apart At the speed he sustained Daggers drawn at everyone Knocking rivals down Climbing upon carcasses Swinging on subterfuge … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry, reblog | Tagged alone, arrogance, determination, Life, loneliness, poem, self-importance, selfishness, success | 2 Comments

Living Lore: Robbie Cheadle ~A nursery rhyme with an interesting history

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Are you familiar with this nursery rhyme? Now he sings of Jackey Horner Sitting in the Chimney-Corner Eating of a Christmas pye, Putting in his thumb, Oh fie! Putting in, Oh fie, his Thumb, Pulling out, Oh strange! A Plum. … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post, Living Lore | Tagged Abbot Whiting, Glastonbury, legend, nursery rhyme | 55 Comments

Weaving Fate ~ Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Sue’s photo for the Thursday Photo Prompt had me spinning a little tale of dragons, battles, and a seer. Please walk this way: ‘Seer, speak to me of the visions you see, hold nothing back.’ So says the King in anguished tones. … Continue reading →