Category Archives: Poetry

Photo prompt round-up: Choice #writephoto

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The huts are gone. The green lawn beside the stream holds only an echo of their fallen carcasses. Their fires sleep forever in shadow. Voices whisper only in the wind. Stones line the way, guiding reluctant feet towards the hidden … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, Humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing prompt | 25 Comments

Whispering

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Intuition in stone Seeds ancient earth With murmured secrets. Spirit walks a sacred world Breathing tendrils of song For me to follow. Through the lonely night, I walk the path of harmony Wandering between summer clouds To wild moonlight, Listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged inner voice, intuition, magnetic poem, standing stones | 11 Comments

Small #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The smallest voices Joined to sing in harmony Cannot be ignored *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, harmony, sparrow | 4 Comments

Choice ~ The Indishe #writephoto

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I stood on the cliff watching the crystal clear waters of the brook dancing merrily down the slope. On the cold wintry morning,as the trees shivered,they carefully preserved their green leaves and looked morosely at the brown grass. The harsh … Continue reading →

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Unity

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Light Streaming Heavens’ gift Illuminates Life, land and soul The sun-cast shadows Maintaining the balance Encouraging clarity Assimilating the darkness Realising a sacred purpose Unifying apparent division Cherished and indivisible marriage Perfect both alone and together In symbiotic interplay Lending … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged colleen's poetry challenge, contrast, double etheree, Etheree, harmony | 24 Comments

Flock #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Impossible birds Clinging to a barren branch Autumn’s memories *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, leaves | 13 Comments

Whitewater ~ Christine Bolton #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Listening to the gentle sound of water trickling over rocks Going in different directions Every bump Every twist and turn Continue reading at Poetry for Healing

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These mortal choices: Frank J. Tassone #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

A fresh bank of cumulus clouds floats across the sky. The bare maple branches atop the trees in the front yard gently sway in the light breeze. The near-midafternoon sun casts their pale shadows across neighbors’ houses like so much … Continue reading →

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Choice ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The blue river runs through high bracken banks Over ancient moss-covered rocks Dark trees line the way with long shadows A peaceful scene you may think. Take care not to step into the cool water If you have dark thoughts … Continue reading →