Tag Archives: childhood

Growing up with a book…

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Jessica Bakkers, after reading Mae Clair’s post at Story Empire, posted about five books that had, as she put it, made her, ‘her’. There is no way on this earth that I could pick just five books… not unless it … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged childhood, Dion Fortume, fantasy, literature, Narnia, Rampa, reading to children, Tolkien | 37 Comments

Colouring #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Shades in monochrome Technicolor memories Painting images The golden tones of childhood Revivify summer’s past

Posted in Photography | Tagged childhood, haiku, memory, tanka | 8 Comments

The space under the stairs…

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I am not at all certain what it was that sparked the memory, but I had a very clear picture in my mind today of a magical place that has not existed for the past half a century. I could … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged answers, asking the question, Books, childhood, learning, memory, truth | 10 Comments

Mr. Thornber’s Distress ~ Adele #writephoto

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

After he washed and dried his face, Mr. Thornber walked to the window and looked out. His room afforded him one of the most pleasant views of the grounds. It was another rather agreeable afternoon. The first signs of spring … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged childhood, fiction, figures, friend, gentleman, grounds, housekeeper, lessons, love, nurse, photo prompt, pond, relationships, romance and tagged business, stables, strangers, trees, views, walk | Leave a comment

Caught # D. Wallace Peach #Writephoto

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She is bruised on the outside. Broken on the inside. And her feet stretch up over her head into the air as the swing reaches the height of its arc. Bare toes blot the daylight rustling through the canopy, and … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged abuse, childhood, flash fiction, healing, magical thinking, nature, prompt, rope swings, swings, writephoto | 4 Comments

A Summer Storm ~ Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

In fields full of flowers we would spend our summers; playing, talking, reading, kissing. Standing at the edge now, I could see her still, running in a flowing white summer dress, the hem brushing the steams of the flowers as … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged 200words, childhood, drama, Image Writing Prompts, Life, loss, mystery, short story, storm, summer, writephoto | 3 Comments

Summer ~ Willow Willers #writephoto

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Days when we were young Stretching out forever full of fun. Days of freedom days of sun Days before life became undone. Continue reading at willowdot21

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged #writephoto, Carefree memories, childhood, Sue Vincent, summer, Thursday Photo Prompt Challenge | 2 Comments

Roots, Wings, and Thunderstorms ~ Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Teacher’s Reflections: A beautiful sky was appearing after the storm tonight. I love thunderstorms. Watching the clouds grow and change as a storm builds is exciting. The light becomes very different. Mother Nature is getting ready to … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged childhood, childhood memories, Mother Nature, Not a helicopter parent, Roots and Wings, Thunderstorms. | 3 Comments

Flowers…

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There were always flowers. Orchids pinned upon a mother’s breast, All lace and diamonds. Long black gloves And painted lips, As she left, laughing. A child who watched As the door closed. There were flowers… Yellow tulips, Cellophane and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged childhood, joy, Life, loss, love, motherhood, womanhood | 106 Comments

Have you danced today?

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I came across the Nietzsche quote, remembering that I first read it years ago in his Zarathrusta, a book much in fashion in my youth. I was struck even then, armed with too few years and too little experience of … Continue reading →