Category Archives: transformation

Musical Roots: The Drum’s Song by Alienora

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

Reblogged from Chronicles of an Orange Haired Woman. Alienora and Dean were our Lore Keepers at the Feathered Seer weekend workshop. They rose to the challenge with utter magnificence… of which more will be said later… and then the Shaman … Continue reading →

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Raising awareness

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

In two weeks time we will be in Derbyshire, just a mile or two from this enigmatic valley for the Silent Eye’s annual weekend workshop. The story we will explore is set within the local landscape and at many of … Continue reading →

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An empty vessel

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

I am empty Serving no purpose until I am filled Born to give shape and form To that which fills me A vessel of Light awaiting a word And the hand that pours the wine of Life Into my waiting. … Continue reading →

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Weed or wildflower? #InternationalWomensDay

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

Being a working woman, I could be expected to be sitting here nicely coiffed, decently dressed and wearing make-up. Being also a writer, you might imagine me instead romantically dishevelled or pyjama clad. These are stereotypes we can all recognise … Continue reading →

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Alchemy

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

Summer’s fruits ripen What autumn mists must wither Crimson wears mourning Veils itself in frozen tears Caught in the grip of winter Rosebuds brave the snow Winter death holds summer’s birth Silent gestation Working unseen alchemy Transmutation of the sun … Continue reading →

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Dry #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 26, 2016 by

When the well runs dry Perhaps it is just because You turned off the tap It may be seventeen syllables, but strictly speaking, it isn’t a haiku. It doesn’t conform to the accepted standards for the form… it is simply … Continue reading →

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Fit for purpose

Posted on October 30, 2016 by

I’ve been watching the fish again. The aquarium is next to my desk and where I would once stare into space, waiting for inspiration, I now watch the fish and find my mind swimming with them. Just as the fish … Continue reading →

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