Category Archives: Photography

Waiting ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

The woodland at the back of my house is a place I visit often. Today I noticed a bright pillar of light swaying as if windblown. There were shadows dancing, whispered voices, children playing. The children in the light wait … Continue reading

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Free Story: A Twist of the Tail

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
*** Read Infinite Waters for free on Kindle Unlimited *** In April 2018, I posted my thousandth post on this blog. To celebrate, I started sharing here all my short stories. Every couple of weeks, I’ll be…

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Skip Day ~ Michele Jones #writephoto

“Esmeralda Charlotte Gossling.” her mother yelled. Emme sprang up from her bed breathing hard and fast. She slumped back and whispered, it was only a dream. After completing her morning routine, she ran down the steps and grabbed a granola … Continue reading

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Urban phoenix

Civilisation The need for ownership breeds Contemptuous greed Accumulating desires Reassurance of status * Time will take its toll Breaking secure illusions Castles in the air Even the grandest vision To dust returns and crumbles * Raised and broken down … Continue reading

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Dawning #midnighthaiku

Rising from the flames Wings outstretched in renewal A new day takes flight

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Bright ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Note – this is a story based on the Seasons of Imagination cycle of stories plus the several later stories in the series. I was awakened by a bright, blinding light.  A strange, off-key hum filled the air.  Was my … Continue reading

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Sanctuary ~ Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Our scientists had first caught the distress signal two weeks ago. All the investment in our Space Program, and decades of painful waiting while listening to the cribbing of the naysayers, it had all turned out to be worth it, … Continue reading

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International Childrens Book Day

Originally posted on Jo Robinson:
Today is International Children’s Book Day. It is also Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday. The annual event is sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People and has been celebrated since 1967. Each year…

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Too Bright ~ Luccia Gray #writephoto

Too Bright Bright sun conquers Earth Devouring every pigment Scared bluebells shiver **** This beautiful photograph reminds me of Dylan Thomas’ heartbreaking and powerful poem Sometimes the sky’s too bright. There are times when the light is too bright and … Continue reading

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Bright ~ Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Spring had been getting stronger over the last few days, but today as I walked my foster dogs in the woods, I noticed that it officially had become. The birds were singing as they built their nests, there was green … Continue reading

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