Tag Archives: love

Beheading the Rose ~ The Mystery of St Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

In a plastic bucket beside the counter sat a dozen roses, each one individually wrapped, slightly faded, but with their heads held firmly erect in the stiff plastic. Each one would doubtless be bought and, given their garage location, probably … Continue reading →

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Caught #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

No heart remains unmoved Not the cold nor the cauldron Love ignites the flame * We burn or are burned Ageless spring or winter’s frost Caught in timeless dance * Higher emotions Captured in the mirrored heart Earthly reflection

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And then I dreamed…

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Sue Vincent

I spent the night with friends… more socially distanced than any pandemic ruling could possibly require…. and I’m tired. I didn’t sleep as much as I would have liked and spent a lot of the night tossing and turning. That … Continue reading →

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North-easterly: Legends…

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Sue Vincent

There are many stories associated with the castles of the Northumbrian coastline, some historical, others apocryphal, but it is often buried within the myths and legends that some fragment of truth may be found. Few tales will pique the interest … Continue reading →

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Rooted in earth

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Sue Vincent

For the past few years I have been immersed in the folklore and history, traditions and myths of my land in a way I had never expected. This is not the country of governments and politics, nor the land of … Continue reading →

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Absence #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Sun-awoken stone Gilded by the dawn’s embrace Warmed once more to life *  

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A First Connection ~ Peter Wells at Countingducks

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Countingducks: When I met her she felt her beauty was a recollection: her power to attract, she feared, long since gone and she was defenceless against the scrutiny of those less charitable than herself. She was a drunk … Continue reading →

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Love story

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Sue Vincent

It has been a lazy day, lounging half asleep on the sofa, nursing a rotten cold. The mind wanders down odd paths at such times and  I have been thinking a lot about the whole idea of love. It is, … Continue reading →

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Tenderness #midnighhaiku

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

No words are needed Tenderness and affection Breaks all barriers *

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Ani’s Advent 2020! – A Visit

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa… This year is all a bit weird. This coronavirus malarkey is upsetting everyone and keeping them apart, especially when they want and need to be together. I’m pretty sure, if you could manage it, taking the bug away … Continue reading →

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