Category Archives: Poetry

Best #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Celebrations loom The best ever Christmas tree? Decorate with love More than any gift Presence of those we cherish Making Christmas bright

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Photography, Poetry | 20 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! – Pondering

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’m a little dog who doesn’t do religion. I’d rather chase a tennis ball or terrorise a pigeon Than argue over who is wrong or maybe who is right… It seems a silly way to me to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Poetry | Tagged goodwill, peace, spirit of christmas | 8 Comments

Shared #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Universal love Generation of spirit Sharing a heartbeat *

Posted in photo prompt, Poetry | Tagged aiku, child, family, motherhood | 8 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! – A Visit

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa… This year is all a bit weird. This coronavirus malarkey is upsetting everyone and keeping them apart, especially when they want and need to be together. I’m pretty sure, if you could manage it, taking the bug away … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Physiotherapy, Poetry | Tagged carol singers, Christmas carols, love, peace | 7 Comments

Elemental #midnighhaiku

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Nature’s passion burns Warming the depths of winter Elemental rite *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged beries, frost, haiku, ice | 13 Comments

Midwinter #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Warm heart and bare limbs The spirit of midwinter Smile to light the day *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged bird, haiku, robin, winter | 14 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2020! Gifted authors…? Mylo and Geoff Le Pard…

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There is always that one awkward person, You just cannot decide what to proffer When Christmas comes round Gifts seem thin on the ground But a book is a good thing to offer. You can go for adventure or romance … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Books, Christmas, genre, reading | Leave a comment

Possibilities #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dream of fairyland Not all wishes can come true Castles in the air * Impossible dreams May become realities Finding fruition

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged dreaming, haiku, possibilities | 20 Comments

Discovering Albion – day 5: … and, More Importantly, Ruthwell…

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Bloody Hell!” The blasphemous words were out before I could stop them… and in a church too! I think, under the circumstances, I might be forgiven. My companion, though less verbal, was equally astounded. The history of the little kirk … Continue reading →