Category Archives: Poetry

In Parting – Ken Gierke #writephoto

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

In Parting Whether soil, damp or dry, neglected ornate urn, or vault of unforgiving stone, lay not my essence in darkened tomb. Rather, gift me open Continue reading at rivrvologr

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Being a Goddess – Reena Saxena #writephoto

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

  I am trapped inside that pretty picture The light in the candles reflects on the deceit and the heat sears my soul. they worship and garland and sing paeans to me. Continue reading at Reinventions by Reena

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The small dog on the warpath…

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Outside it is cold As the winter draws in, There’s ice in the bird bath And frost on the bin. The birds are all hungry, So tending their needs, I put out some fat balls With peanuts and seeds. The … Continue reading →

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Crocus #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Golden promises Reminder of absent sun Warming winter hearts A bitter winds bites. Snow falls like hail, stinging the face and witholding beauty. I shiver in spite of the thick layers, impatient to be home. Even so, I notice the … Continue reading →

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Nosey

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Investigation Probing each situation Cold inquisition *

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Thursday photo prompt – Sanctuary #writephoto

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

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. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Shrine #writephoto

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Counterfeit relic Already mysterious Creating legends No tale has a beginning Just a place on the spiral * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on Glastonbury Tor as friends gathered there for the Beltane Eve and May … Continue reading →

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Mistletoe #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

    Druid’s unseen bough Midwinter reveals its heart Beneath mistletoe  

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Nemesis

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Gauntlet accepted Kismet-formed fit for purpose Preordained conflict Shaped by oldest enmity Embodying nemesis For Colleen’s Tanka Challenge

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The Tree in Winter – Steve Tanham

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The tree in Winter Its life-trail etched against the sky reveals what we cannot Who stand below and try — To see within How we became this shape This pattern in the now And asking how Continue reading at Sun … Continue reading →

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