Daily Archives: February 14, 2021

Dark Pool ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

A short story for Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. The river flows as it always did, in turbulent pools where the bank is broken by the deep stone walls. Impregnable, they always said, with the cliff behind and the river … Continue reading →

Posted in #writephoto, flash fiction, photo prompt, Photography | 2 Comments

Chris Graham’s 5 star review of The Godsend! by A. C. Flory

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

About the book: The Godsend: Innerscape book Two A. C. Flory Desperate to find a version of reality she can live with, Miira Tahn sets out to explore Innerscape, but along the way she discovers there are other worlds open … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, reblog | Tagged 5 stars, Amazon UK, book 2 of Innerscape, Chris Graham, future tech, reviews, science Fiction, The Godsend, The Story Reading Ape, thriller, virtual-reality | 2 Comments

North-easterly: Sunday Best…

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We were right about the church; St Mary’s, Sledmere, was well worth a look, though not for our usual reasons. We normally visit the older places of worship by choice, seeking within their hallowed walls the stories and symbolism that … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, albion, Churches, france and vincent, History, Photography, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, symbolism | Tagged architecture, Sir Tatton Sykes, Sledmere, stained glass, Temple Moore, yorkshire | 1 Comment

‘Black Stench’…

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* What is the nature of this selfness which we must turn from? * All the exponents of the prevailing view affirm that humankind is a triad comprising body, psyche, and spirit. * Continue reading at France & Vincent

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Beheading the Rose ~ The Mystery of St Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

In a plastic bucket beside the counter sat a dozen roses, each one individually wrapped, slightly faded, but with their heads held firmly erect in the stiff plastic. Each one would doubtless be bought and, given their garage location, probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Love | Tagged Chaucer, courtly love, love, lust, reality, romance, secret meanings of ancient myths, Sex, spirituality, St Valentine, Sufi Beloved, symbolism | 1 Comment

Deeper ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

A portal beckons Adventurous spirit calls Fears forbid next step Yet we drop down to explore Will we return to share? Continue reading at Emotional Shadows

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Impression of Contentment

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

I never really got contentment. “Are you happy?” I once asked a friend. “No, but I am content,” was his reply. To me, it wasn’t enough. It seemed like accepting some kind of mediocrity. I was young then and life … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Spirituality | Tagged abstract, cubism, impressionism, painting, Picasso, pointillism, Prewitt, Sandorfi, Seurat, Van Gogh | 3 Comments

Deeper Meaning ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

‘I’m worried for your welfare!’ she shouted up to him, trying to hide her genuine fear. ‘I’ll be fine.’ He had come this far, he wasn’t going to turn back now and chicken out in front of everyone. A bet … Continue reading →

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Caught #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

No heart remains unmoved Not the cold nor the cauldron Love ignites the flame * We burn or are burned Ageless spring or winter’s frost Caught in timeless dance * Higher emotions Captured in the mirrored heart Earthly reflection