Tag Archives: childhood

Guest writer – Michelle Clements James – A Ghostly Figure in the Hall

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Just after my 6th birthday, my parents bought an old house in what was then a rural area.  It was purported to be haunted, though Mom and Dad did not mention that to myself nor my brothers and sisters. I … Continue reading →

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Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – Seeing is Believing

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When I was a little girl in second grade, my bed was right beside a big window.  Looking at the stars at night or the clouds and sun in the morning was always a joy.  My fondness for sky watching … Continue reading →

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Jewels

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Fairy silhouettes Skimming through the wildflowers Against summer skies A momentary magic Gifting the eyes of a child I have never seen as many dragonflies as I have this summer. From tiny turquoise damsels that cast a jewelled haze above … Continue reading →

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Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – The Peanut Man

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Teacher Jennie Fitzkee shares another of her ‘Jennie stories…tales she tells to delight the children in her care… and the child inside the rest of us. “It happened like this… When I was in first grade, second grade, and third … Continue reading →

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CHILD- by Bernadette #WRITEPHOTO

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Wendy surveyed the room. Her eyes wandered fondly over the toys. Wendy had kept the room just as it was when Peter would visit and such merry times abounded. John Darling would ride the horse and swing his sword leading … Continue reading →

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Child by Ritu #writephoto

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Antique playthings Once gave so much pleasure Antique playthings Surely things to treasure Antique playthings Memories roll back Antique playthings Dolls house and train track Antique playthings In an old nursery Antique playthings Looking quite freaky Antique playthings Continue reading … Continue reading →

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Horizon – by Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Samuel wasn’t at his chores again.  I always figured I knew where he was, but never tried to track him down.  It was a nice afternoon, so I decided that I could use some air and discover if I was … Continue reading →

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Weed or wildflower? #InternationalWomensDay

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

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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Bridge by Robbie Cheadle #writephoto

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

In the prayer position; He crouches on the ground; His dire need obvious; Without his uttering a sound.   At this traffic light he begs; Whether it’s shine or rain; Hair prematurely greying; Eyes darkened with pain. Continue reading: Thursday … Continue reading →

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The Porch by Sarah Brentyn #WritePhoto

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

She was about five when she stopped crying. But she still crawled into bed with me. Me. The broken one, the brave one, the older one. My identity was older sister. I’d been alive three years longer than she. That’s … Continue reading →

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