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Shadows ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

“I am not sure where to start,” said the old man, looking at me with a smile. “This is an ancient site, and it’s full of memories… of shadows too…” I was intrigued, but waited for him to continue. “A … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Shadows #writephoto

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

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Photo prompt round-up: Calm #writephoto

A moment of peace A perfect draught of beauty Calm amid the storms Stepping out of time to breathe Insubstantial as the wind The photo for this week’s prompt was taken a couple of years ago, near Nether Winchendon, from … Continue reading

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Spring Thaw ~ Jo Hawk #writephoto

Tex curled the left side of his lip and made a clicking noise. He squeezed his right knee into Red’s side directing him to turn left.  The snow had melted, and the melt seeped into the ground causing the crick … Continue reading

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By the riverside ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

We walk hand in hand in the peace of the morning. The river flows and reminds us of times past. We haven’t forgotten, but we have forgiven. For us, forgiveness has long been our way to give thanks. After all, … Continue reading

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Calm ~ Bladud Fleas #writephoto

Calm Excites Calm excites. An accidental paradox. Emotion springs, gathers in pools, gains ground, and flows: a vibrant stream; a turbulent brook; a rolling river, winding down but never petering out Continue reading at The Moon is Rising

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The Billabong ~ Michael #writephoto

Billabongs were like that, places of calm and serenity. The place where you went to think through your problems, meditate and ponder the world around you. In the autumn they took on a rare beauty, the surrounding trees changed colour, … Continue reading

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Forgiveness and Choosing Peace ~ Debbie Roth #writephoto

On voting day, I went to the county seat in Los Angeles to cast my vote.  The line was wrapped around the building!  And wherever I turned, it seemed that people were uncomfortable, and it was the same with people … Continue reading

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Calm ~ Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

Azure skies reflect in crystal waters, flanked by green grasses, and what were once the vibrant colors of the leaves. They’re faded now, turned to brown, but the colors still remain vivid in my eyes. Here is where I find … Continue reading

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Calm ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Far away From the humdrum of life Is the land we hold sacrosanct The land of tranquility Where melodies of nature calm Reflections gather and glimmer Dreams bounce with joy Mother Nature’s sanity speaks Continue reading at Emotional Shadows

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