Tag Archives: determination

Blend In ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

They walked toward the light. The brambles, the thistles, the burrs, the thorns — all attempted to snag and ensnare and scratch and mark them for what would be held as treachery. Still, they walked. Some of them bare-legged and … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged Blending in, determination, escape, flash fiction, Fluke, Holding on, hope, micro fiction, movies, night, Plan, writephoto | Leave a comment

Summit ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Fear watched in awe Mist of doubt dissipated As he climbed up dauntless Talking only to his mettle Friendly talk fell apart At the speed he sustained Daggers drawn at everyone Knocking rivals down Climbing upon carcasses Swinging on subterfuge … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry, reblog | Tagged alone, arrogance, determination, Life, loneliness, poem, self-importance, selfishness, success | 2 Comments

No turning back ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Emotional Shadows: Desolate path Unknown crossing Yet she moved alone Abandoning All that was hers Long wishful way Full of flowers The only motivation. Continue reading at Emotional Shadows

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged crossing, detachment, determination, hope, inspiration, Life, new beginnings, new pathways, poem | 2 Comments

Snow Within Us? – Balroop Singh #writephoto

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It may have snowed last night But I would walk out to meet you The pebbly path may be slippery But I can find the footholds to reach you My snow boots may be old But they would carry me … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged coldness, culture, determination, emotions, hope, love, poem, snow | 6 Comments

#Writephoto – Sight – Robbie Cheadle

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent has come up with this incredible photograph to inspire us this week. You can participate by following this link: https://scvincent.com/2017/08/31/thursday-photo-prompt-sight-writephoto/ This is my poetic contribution: Tunnel vision To achieve and reach the top, Gain forward momentum no-one can … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged determination, focus, tunnel vision, will to succeed | 6 Comments

I am the tree… by Colleen Brown

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Colleen at The Chatter Blog: I was the seed. Planted by purpose or design or reason. Once planted it took some time to burst out of the shell. I was the determination to exist. Once out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in painting, Poetry | Tagged character, determination, Doodle, Draw, growth, Illustrate, maturity, prose, tenacity, wisdom, youth | 4 Comments

Guest author: Marcia Meara – Attitude really IS everything!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

No! Yes. You can’t! I can. Why? Why not? It’s all wrong! It’s all right. You shouldn’t! I should. You won’t! I will. It could be bad! It could be good. It’s too late! There’s time. You’re too old! I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Guest post, writing | Tagged Amazon, becoming a writer, determination, following your dreams, new book, Poetry, writers life | 63 Comments

How to make a living as a writer #amwriting

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I was speaking to a friend this morning, a woman whose writing often glows with lyric beauty, yet who has stopped writing because she could not sell her manuscript and will not self-publish. As a writer, and much as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, writing | Tagged determination, growing up with a writer, inspiration, luck, writing process | 106 Comments

Independence Day… and what it means to me

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Today is my son’s sixth birthday… he is thirty one years old. I ought, perhaps, to clarify. It is the 4th July. What, to the US, is Independence Day, was long ago renamed in our household as Nick’s re-birthday. And … Continue reading →