Tag Archives: joy

Growing…

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We took a stroll around the garden… my son leaning on my shoulders, me grateful that I am just the right height to fit under his arm. Weather permitting, it has become a daily ritual since we planted his new … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, The Silent Eye | Tagged acceptance, gifts of the moment, joy, nature, Patience | 16 Comments

Simple #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Joy in simple things Wind-blown hair and sun-warmed skin Making memories *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, joy, simplicity | 7 Comments

Gift #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Anodyne of spring The gift of an open heart Offering its joy

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, joy, Spring | 10 Comments

Bridge of smiles

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It can seem hard to find anything to be glad about right now. The news reports are dire, we all have our wings clipped and although there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, we have, as … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged infectious, joy, nature, sharing, smiling, social distancing, Spring, sun | 6 Comments

Flowers… Life Lines

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There were 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 Books, france and vincent, Poetry | Tagged childhood, joy, Life, loss, love, motherhood, Poetry, spiritual journey, womanhood | 7 Comments

Free #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Joy sets itself free No thought for appearances Living the moment *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged freedom, haiku, joy | 12 Comments

Healing

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Champagne nights Fool their prisoners. They die, bleeding, Drinking salty lies From a poisoned glass Of broken desire. * The soft kiss Of a young morning… Or dazzle of a star In a velvet sky Heals the naked heart Waking … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged brittle lives, broken dreams, joy, magnetic poetry, nature | 21 Comments

Within ~ Carol Anne #writephoto

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Summer breeze over rolling rocky hills blue skies can be seen from atop the hills far away Continue reading at Therapy Bits

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged #writephoto, blindness, disability, happiness, joy, Life, poem, Poetry, Sue Vincent, summer | Leave a comment

Purification #midnighthaiku

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Joy falling softly Captured by fragrant petals Purifying pain *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, joy, rose, thorns | 11 Comments

A question of joy…

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. ‘Have you found joy … Continue reading →