Tag Archives: pond

The Ball And The Bread ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“You’ll stand on one side of the bridge, and I’ll cross it to the other.” Millie considered. Sylvia could be tricky. Sometimes the spunky neighbor was a delightful friend. Other times … not so much. And that’s not counting mishaps. … Continue reading →

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Different #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Big fish or little Someone stands out from the crowd There is always one The fish in the pond all have names and quite distinctive characters. Fred, a lovely bright orange butterfly koi, is one of the babies. The markings … Continue reading →

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The one that got away…

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I am looking forward to April. Not just because it might have stopped raining and warmed up a bit by then, but because I have a feeling we have come to the notice of the water deities through our research … Continue reading →

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Lurkers…

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Before any time away from work, there are preparations to be made so that my son, his home and his fish can manage during my absence. Amongst other jobs, the fridge and freezer must be filled with home-cooked meals and … Continue reading →

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Mirror ~ Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

At the bottom of my great-grandfather’s land is a small shallow pond. In the summer, my younger brother, Dusty, and I would go to stay with him, great-grandma and Grant, one of our many cousins. We would spend all day … Continue reading →

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Up close…

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The phone rang. It was getting late and only one person is likely to call me at that time, so it was no surprise to hear my son’s voice. What was surprising, though, was the tone of the voice that … Continue reading →

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Pond update…

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was odd, when we thought about it, that all the healthiest fish had died, The ones we’d had concerns about were still with us. It was also odd that all our special friends amongst the fish had gone… the … Continue reading →

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A surreal Sunday… Life, death and beauty

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

You could see, just from Nick’s posture, that something was very wrong. As I walked towards the garden from the street where I had left the car, there was just something in the bleak way he was holding himself, looking … Continue reading →

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In cold blood…

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I knew what my son was going to say, as he eyed up the weather and the new hosepipe. The one that reaches the huge pond filter at the bottom of his garden… “It’s a nice day…” Yeah, right. It … Continue reading →

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Mr. Thornber’s Distress ~ Adele #writephoto

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

After he washed and dried his face, Mr. Thornber walked to the window and looked out. His room afforded him one of the most pleasant views of the grounds. It was another rather agreeable afternoon. The first signs of spring … Continue reading →

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