Tag Archives: symbolism

Nowt about owt… Stuart France

* The Master Mason watched as the Foundation Stone was lifted from its point of origin and swung out and over the construction site. “I’d hate to have your job,” said a voice to his left.  He shifted his focus … Continue reading

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Great Expectations..?

It had been a month since I had last been in the north and, as I took to the road once again, there was the familiar frisson of excitement that always runs through me as the journey begins. This time, … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Circle #writephoto

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Summer #writephoto

* Slowly unfurling Summer gives up her secrets Those who wait prosper No moment can be hastened No rose bloom out of season * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at Avebury, on our way back from Cornwall. … Continue reading

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The Elusive Shrimp

“They seek him here, they seek him there…” I couldn’t help thinking about Baroness Orczy’s Elusive Pimpernel as I watched the translucent creature foraging in the corner of the aquarium. He’s not exactly scarlet, being more of a watery pink, … Continue reading

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Not so Cleer… Stuart France

* … We just went blithely on… * Continue reading at Stuart France

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Thursday photo prompt: Summer #writephoto

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up – Track #writephoto

Losing track of time A moment’s inspiration Lasting a lifetime Dappled with tears and laughter A path walked in friendship sings The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on our way to Waylands Smithy recently, when we took Gary … Continue reading

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Christ of the Sunflower ~ Steve Tanham

Across the dappled grass I called you Unhurried in the evening glow To down your tools and stand before me In simple presence, freed of stone And learn the language of the slow Continue reading at Sun in Gemini  

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Abundant #midnighthaiku

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