Tag Archives: Life

The Waking ~ Wallie’s Wentletrap #writephoto

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He woke through stillness and cold. That waking was precarious, and came and went, like a lazy tide. But at last, consciousness impressed itself on him. He opened his eyes to the world again. Eddie breathed deep. The heavy motion … Continue reading →

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An act of mercy ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

His face was as stony as the rocky outcrop at the top of the hill. I wondered if his heart was made of similar granite. Since Mum had passed he hadn’t shed a tear. My sisters and I had gathered … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Call For Guest Posts for the ULS, The Underground Library Society ~ Charles French

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Charles French: Hello to everyone! I recently had an excellent guest post from Josh Gross, a wonderful blogger. I am sending out a request to anyone who would like to join the ULS, the Underground Library Society, and … Continue reading →

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Gardening #midnighthaiku

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Pure as driven snow A soul comes into being Unfurling its wings * Life is a garden Cultivating memories Seeds of wisdom sown Love is the fruit of living Revelation by design For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged flowers, haiku, Life, love, tanka | 18 Comments

Wishes ~ Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There are notes, floating, in the breeze Clinging, steadfast, to the trees Music written, for the eyes to hear Words that sing, to those held dear Continue reading at Night Owl Poetry

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Wishes ~ Balroop Singh #writephoto

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Wishes waft warily Warbling with the wind Some are eager to soar Others lurk by the door Some gleam like dewdrops Others bury themselves in sand Some embrace and enamor Others yearn to taste glamor Continue reading at Emotional Shadows

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One Wish ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The tree had become a massive shrine of wishes, colourful material decorated every branch, weighing them down and causing them to bow towards the ground. It had been a place of offered prayers and wishes before, but since the boys … Continue reading →

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Her New God ~ Notes to Women #writephoto

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She looked at the tree with the scarves, ties and other colorful things draped on the branches and grimaced. Waste of time. She saw the items she had put on the tree months ago, believing that the gods would hear … Continue reading →

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Irony…

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

If I say that I spent the day in a hot tub, does that conjure for you an image of decadence, pampering and relaxation? Do you think of lazing beneath the sunlit blue of a warm spring sky, champagne, perhaps, … Continue reading →