Tag Archives: reality

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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Distorted reality

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

I stood outside my son’s bedroom, bundled up against the cold that was dropping a few meagre snowflakes on the morning. Camera in hand, I was snapping away happily when I caught a glimpse of my reflection in the window. … Continue reading →

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Heal #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Healing from without Magical remedies sought Wishes in the wind * Embracing what is Without blame or bitterness Healing from within *

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Going West: A ‘Misty, Moisty Morning’

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We had enjoyed two glorious days of sunshine in Pembrokeshire. Drawing back the curtains of a room that had boasted a clear view of the sea the night before, it seemed that the morning would bring us a different view … Continue reading →

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Twisted ~ Nick Verron #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Twisted reality Infinity meanders Branching existence ( ~ Nick Verron) Mother and son, we sit in the garden with our morning coffee, waiting for the first of the workmen. We start talking about poetry… an unexpected conversation. I grab scraps … Continue reading →

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The fabric of being

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We all know them, that handful of people who cling to a reactionary refusal to own a mobile phone… or turn it on when they do… or bother to check it. Or they don’t really like computers or social media. … Continue reading →

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Another country…

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

« Qu’il est loin mon pays, qu’il est loin… » Claude Nougaro “…and Claude Nougaro,” said my boss, brandishing the baguette. Her husband nodded. The three of us were at the dinner table, lingering over the cheese as usual. My … Continue reading →

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Wilfully blind…

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I may sit with my back to most of the house a lot, but I still have to do the housework. I can’t ignore it, even though I can’t necessarily see it. I know it is there and, if I … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Self ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

One of the most wonderful elements of being Human is the sense of self; yet there is great confusion as to what the ‘self’ really is… even whether it exists at all. Something harvests the experiences of each day yet … Continue reading →

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A matter of choice…

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I never did like doing as I was told. I might, through necessity, for example, obey the authoritarian order of an autocratic boss, but orders would never inspire me to give of my best. I would do just enough to … Continue reading →

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