Tag Archives: appearances

Surfaces #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Living with monsters Unknown terrors lie in wait Beneath the surface * Judged by appearance Fleeing misunderstanding Missing uniqueness * Beneath the surface What is feared may live in fear Seldom black and white *

Posted in Photography | Tagged appearances, fear, haiku, judgement | 10 Comments

Hidden realities….

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I honestly couldn’t believe what I was seeing as the deckboards came up. What had looked so attractive on the surface was a whole different story underneath… I was just glad that it was being addressed before someone had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged appearances, cmmon sense, design, gardening, workmen | 58 Comments

The first butterfly…

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There was a loud buzzing coming from behind the willow screen, echoing in the narrow passage beside the house. I stood still and waited, watching with a smile as the first bumblebee of spring emerged from its winter quarters. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, fiction | Tagged appearances, children's books, hattifattners, misunderstanding, Moomins, ostracised, Snufkin, Sork Maiden, the Groke, Tove Jansson | 65 Comments

Date #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Last minute grooming Nervous anticipation Tender amusement He arrives first, looking around, watching for her arrival. He is a disreputable, scruffy looking article, unkempt and ungainly. He reminds me of some of my sons’ teenage forays into the more regrettable … Continue reading →