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Māyā

Do I cease to exist if I am not seen, Like a tree in a forest that makes no sound Unless it is heard when it falls? Do I exist in the mirror when I look, An illusory glimpse into … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Torrent #writephoto

 Welcome to this week’s writephoto prompt. You can find all last week’s entries in the weekly round-up, which was published earlier today. Throughout the week, I will feature as many of the responses here on the Daily Echo as time and … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Memory #writephoto

Ancient dancers pause Hearts open to their secrets Offering welcome A marriage ring of earth and stars Flesh and divinity joined * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at an ancient stone circle in Cumbria. Long Meg and … Continue reading

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Myths and Fairy Tale: A Slavic Angle ~ G. Michael Vasey

Reblogged from The Magical World of G. Michael Vasey: I have always adored myths and legends. Growing up, I was addicted to stories of the Greek Gods, King Arthur and other such tales. I also enjoyed fairy tales and read … Continue reading

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Free Day…

* The King of Morphlance was a moderate man. By this I mean that he was a man who preached moderation in all things and that, rather surprisingly, he also acted in accordance with this doctrine himself. As one might … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Memory #writephoto

Welcome to this week’s writephoto prompt. You can find all last week’s entries in the weekly round-up, which was published earlier today. Throughout the week, I will feature as many of the responses here on the Daily Echo as time and … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Still #writephoto

Hoary fingers reach Seeking mirrored yesterdays An ancient embrace Passing time holds no meaning Only the seasons will change * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken one early spring morning in Monyash, Derbyshire. The village is a truly … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Still #writephoto

Welcome to this week’s writephoto prompt. You can find all last week’s entries in the weekly round-up, which was published earlier today. Throughout the week, I will feature as many of the responses here on the Daily Echo as time and … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Storm #writephoto

Beyond the stormclouds Where hope pierces the darkness The sun is shining Even a broken fortress Can give solace and shelter * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at the ruins of Kilpeck Castle in Herefordshire. We had … Continue reading

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Night-blind

In fear of darkness Competing with Creation We banish shadows Our sulphurous glow blinds us To the beauty of the night * Tanka for Colleen’s poetry challenge  

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