Category Archives: Poetry

Comfort

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I leave my dog curled up in bed, I say goodnight and stroke her head. The bed she’s carried to the hall To guard my door (and guard her ball) So all night long, I’ll know she’s there And I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Poetry | Tagged bed, cushions, Dogs, sleep | 48 Comments

Are computers the death knell for writers? Ask Google…

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A writer’s rant from the archives… It was the final straw… yet another article about how a stupendous programme can increase your readership. This one touted its ability to engage a reader’s emotions, based on statistical analysis of the emotive … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Poetry, writing | Tagged computer generated novels, computer generated poetry, computers, digital art, fiction, imagination, mankind, Nick Verron, Photography, technology | 46 Comments

Gourmand #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged bee, flower, haiku, necar | 16 Comments

Soar #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged ambition, haiku, perspective | 6 Comments

Thursday photo prompt – Deep #writephoto

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT) Wednesday 22nd March and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 73 Comments

Photo prompt round-up – Horizon #writephoto

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in Scotland, on the coast of the ancient kingdom of Fife. It was a strange day…quite apart from being my companion’s birthday… On the road before dawn until very late, we passed … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 20 Comments

Decoy #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Intriguing movement Poised on the brink of action Attention captured Maternal instinct Scatters silver confusion Duck decoy triumphs

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged dog, ducks, haiku, nature | 10 Comments

Horizon by Luccia Gray #writephoto #amwriting #poetry Don’t Weep

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Don’t weep. When I’ve flown Through the pool In the sky. I’ll dive Through the clouds In the heavens. I’ll wave At the sea, And smile Continue reading: Don’t Weep

Posted in photo prompt, Poetry | Tagged child, comfort, loss, love | 4 Comments

Waking Sea by Kim Russell #writephoto

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Sea breaks against rocks, wakes in wrinkles and stretches out to touch the horizon. Continue reading: Waking Sea

Posted in photo prompt, Poetry | Tagged sea, skyline, waves | 2 Comments

Blossom

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Sere winter blushes Ancient wood wears fairytales Springs lightly to life Hope renewed as dark days pass Buried in confetti clouds Colleen’s tanka challenge