Monthly Archives: February 2021

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 →

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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 →

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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

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, higher emotions, love, romance | 9 Comments

Deeper ~ Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sue Vincent

It was mere seconds, but as I fell, it felt like time had slowed down. I wondered how such beauty could be present at a time where my mind held thoughts not remotely beautiful. The russets and golds on the … Continue reading →

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Laughter Lines by Sue Vincent

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sue Vincent

A wonderful review from A. C. Flory… Laughter Lines by Sue Vincent I just left a 5 star review for Laughter Lines: Life at the Tail End by Sue Vincent. And I still haven’t stopped smiling. The review should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, book review, dg, Humour, rhyme, small dog | 3 Comments

North-easterly: Monumental…

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We had spotted the cross on our way to Rudston, but as time was getting on and we still had a long way to go, we decided against stopping. Although it was an unusually fine and ornate example, we have … Continue reading →

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Selflessness…

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* For purveyors of the Prevailing View, to be a self is the primal vice and to die to self, in feeling, will, and intellect is the final virtue. * It can only be the memory of such formulations that … Continue reading →