Monthly Archives: April 2020

The ultimate accolade?

“… yeah, well, not everyone is a professional writer like you…” His expression turned to horror as he realised what he had said. “Oh sh…” My son muttered a profanity under his breath, probably hoping I would not register his … Continue reading

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Together ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

‘You take it for granted, our time together.’ He laughed at her. ‘Why shouldn’t I? Nothing is ever going to stop us spending time together.’ The sun set as they walked along the beach. It was a beautiful, romantic evening. … Continue reading

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Comfort #midnighthaiku

Distant memories Imagination’s comfort Carved in heart and stone

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Isolation or soul-elation? ~ Caroline Ormrod

Caroline Ormrod is one of the Companions of the Silent Eye working through the first year of the three-year journey towards the real nature of the individual Soul. I am delighted to be her supervisor for this process. Her brief … Continue reading

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Bridge to Nowhere ~ Reena Saxena #writephoto

The sand moving under my bare feet makes me feel unstable. I wonder if stories about the end of the world coming soon are true. What will it feel like? sand slips by fading consciousness asks for peace Continue reading … Continue reading

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St Albans – ‘Not built by hands…’

The third post on our visit to the Abbey of St Albans a few years ago. Parts One and Two can be found by clicking the highlighted links. “Look,” said my companion, pointing at two small figures in a pair … Continue reading

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When a house is no longer home… Stuart France

* “He has gone, and he will not be back,” said the house. * “Well, that’s the television set re-tuned, he’s even got Eye-Tee-Vee-Three again now, so he’ll be pleased about that.” * “He has gone, and he will not … Continue reading

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#writephoto. Together

Originally posted on Butterfly Sand:
It worked.  It really worked.  It is  small consolation to those who didn’t make it.  But we did.  We did what needed to be done and the result?  Well, look around.  Lakes and streams are…

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Thursday photo prompt: Together #writephoto

 Welcome to this week’s writephoto prompt. You can find all last week’s entries in the weekly round-up, which was published earlier today. Throughout the week, I will feature as many of the responses here on the Daily Echo as time and … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Wistful #writephoto

Memories remain Moments of joyous freedom Nourishing the soul In wistful sanctuary We birth a new beginning * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at Ilkley, up on the moors above the old quarry behind the Cow and … Continue reading

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