Tag Archives: fire

Heartfire 4 am ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

I sometimes wonder if the fire is kin to what I am within Is skin to what I am within – when darkness lures A hiss of icy night and eyes too tired to find delight The swishing of the … Continue reading →

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Poke Practice ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

“I’ll flunk.” Malinda sighed. Her brother needed an inordinate amount of putting up with. “You’ll be fine,” she forced calmness into her voice. In part because she felt bad for him — Jerrod had always been too sensitive and too-tightly … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding ~ Adele #writephoto

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

It stood there, a monochrome structure, unusual in appearance as tourists and curiosity seekers descended upon its immaculate grounds like a swarm of locusts. They came every year to see if it would cave in. The owners of the property … Continue reading →

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Beltane Eve…

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

The thirtieth of April is traditionally the eve of Beltane, the rebirth of summer when, according to Borrobil, the strange little man of William Croft Dickinson’s classic tale, the dark king of winter must be defeated by the white king … Continue reading →

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The wounded heart of Paris

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

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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Before The Flood ~Bladud Fleas #writephoto

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

Removing themselves from the tent, the three of them sat cross-legged on the sheet of tarpaulin, and looked skywards. “Red sky in the morning, shepherds’ warning”, said Japheth. “Red sky at night, shepherds’ delight”, added Shem. “Baked potatoes on lamb, … Continue reading →

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The Great Outdoors ~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

“What a stunning sunset, Josh. Isn’t it beautiful?” Sara asked. “Look at how much dimension there is to the sky with that layer of clouds. It’s so dramatic.” “This is pure madness, Sara,” Josh said. “It’s cold and damp and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful “Sunset” – Fandango #writephoto

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

“Is that glow from a fire on the other side of the hill?” Samantha asked, pointing towards the hills to the west just across the creek. “Maybe we need to get outta here before it spreads this way.” “I don’t … Continue reading →

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A Light in the Dark – Emily Weatherburn #writephoto

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

  The clouds above us were dark, but from beyond the mountain ridge, I could see the beginnings of a golden ray of light. It shone upwards into the sky, turning the grey into a golden yellow. It was a … Continue reading →

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Conflagration – Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

The story had been told long ago, and on this day it would come to fruition. She felt herself falling apart, bits and pieces burning up her insides. She didn’t know it would feel this way, praying she could make … Continue reading →

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