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Harbouring the Holy…

* Nemed of Scythia went westward until he reached the Great North Ocean. * Thirty-Four vessels his number, with thirty in each ship. * While sailing there appeared a golden tower on the sea close by. * When the sea … Continue reading

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The Magnificent Art of Roman Mosaic ~ Helen Jones

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: I’ve always loved mosaics. From jewellery set with tiny pieces of glass to sprawling floors, I’m fascinated by the alchemy of creating pictures from pieces of coloured stone. Years ago I even took several workshops … Continue reading

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Eyes for an Eye… Stuart France

* “You know of what I speak, Gandalf. A great eye, lidless, wreathed in flame.” * I recall struggling to formulate this image when first reading Tolkien’s masterpiece. Even with the help of the cover illustrations it seemed to me … Continue reading

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Art #midnighthaiku

* Textures of summer Watercolours by nature Perfectly painted *

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Teigue… Stuart France

* O Teigue, where will one Shelter From wind, and sun, and rain When the trees have all gone? * Reblogged from Stuart France

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Who Can Suppress Love? ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Sue Vincent’s #Writephoto Their frenzy whirled with them Eons of wilderness within Seasons watched in awe Shrubs shrank to pay obeisance Berry Terry and Merry, The silent survivors of friendship Who couldn’t convince the world How dance drew them together … Continue reading

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Circuits ~ Kerfe Roig #writephoto

Begin with the labyrinth.  The center holds the light.  The center lies outside, beyond opening.  Beyond thought. Beyond the perimeter. It blends and compasses, hugging the coastline of sight. It is letting go, Continue reading at methodtwomadness

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The wounded heart of Paris

The white dome of the Sacré-Cœur, floating like some fairy tale castle against the blackness was my very first glimpse of Paris. It was a school trip, we were no more than children… and I fell in love with the … Continue reading

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The light filled centre ~ Suzanne #writephoto

The search had take so long – most of her life really.   Born in tumultuous times to passionate and volatile parents, upheaval and dissonance had been Christine’s story since earliest childhood.   Searching for a some place to call home – … Continue reading

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A Dream Too Far Beyond My Courage ~ Peter Wells

Reblogged from Counting Ducks: You lived creatively letting art define your life, fearless in your every day, walking the path I would have walked if I had courage in my veins; but I was a percentage man, careful always not … Continue reading

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