Monthly Archives: May 2020

Sapphire and Topaz…

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Abadam and his brother Abadel contended for the favour of Yva… * Abadam offered her sapphire while Abadel offered topaz. Yva was pleased with Abadel and she lay with him. Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Painted ~ Cheryl #writephoto

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Red wooden bridge highlights the space Lily pads basking in this sunny place Trees and lilies standing aside To show the beauty of nature’s pride. Reblogged from Cheryl at The Bag Lady

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Taking flight

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I’ve been watching for a while. First, as the little bluetits explored their options, then as Mrs Bluetit decided against moving house, they began rebuilding, flying backwards and forwards with the materials they needed to make a soft, warm nest … Continue reading →

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One Misty Moisty Morning ~ Keith Hillman #writephoto

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

As the sun starts its upward journey painting the sky with a golden glow, most still slumber.  But not me. On this misty moisty morning, the air I breathe is damp, the breeze that strokes my skin chilled yet invigorating. … Continue reading →

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Infant #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Masked marauder plays Infant imagination Explores a new world *

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Carol Ann Taylor is beetleypete’s guest

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from beetleypete: I am very pleased to feature British blogger and cookery writer Carol Taylor, who now lives in Thailand. This is her story of how she came to live there. Carol is a great member of our blogging … Continue reading →

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The Painted Lady ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

He was drunk. He had to admit it. Not slightly inebriated or a bit tipsy, but flat out drunk. There would be trouble when he got home. In his mind he rehearsed the route he would take from the front … Continue reading →

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Bridge of mistrust ~ Reena Saxena #writephoto

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

She had her eyes firmly fixed on depths below, not the other side. Gingerly stepping on a bridge whose maker she did not trust was not easy. It had never been easy since the day she married. She had found … Continue reading →

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Woodland Scent ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

What lies beyond the red bridge? Tantalising, teasing, a sound calling me Daring me to fight my way through the trees I cross over the shining lily pond Following the sweet melancholy sound Of someone singing Continue reading at  Anita … Continue reading →

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Storytelling

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our earliest ancestors looked out upon this world and framed what they saw in stories that reached the heart through the imagination. As man and his questions became ever more sophisticated, the stories evolved, couching abstract concepts and ideas within … Continue reading →

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