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White-Skunk seeks medicine II… Stuart France

* ‘How you must have stopped and wondered How I must feel Out on the meadows While you roam the fields.’ – Shaman Blues * … So Skunk went on the land but before long he accidentally stood on and … Continue reading

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White-Skunk seeks medicine… Stuart France

* “There will never be another one, like you. There will never be another one who can, do the things you do.” Shaman Blues * …”My musk-sac… my power,” cried Skunk as he drifted along the river on his raft … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Deep #writephoto

Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 22nd March and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up – Horizon #writephoto

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in Scotland, on the coast of the ancient kingdom of Fife. It was a strange day…quite apart from being my companion’s birthday… On the road before dawn until very late, we passed … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald Eagle VI … Stuart France

* … As Skunk neared the ledge of the cliff-face, buttock first, Eagle picked up the round stone out of the fire and threw it at him. The hot stone tore through Skunks body, and out through his mouth, carrying … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald Eagle V… Stuart France

* … So, Skunk squirted musk into the water. The place where the water was immediately went dry and Eagle and his wives disappeared. Soon the water surged back in again and when Skunk looked he could still see Eagle … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle IV… Stuart France

* …Eagle arrived back at the lodge before Skunk. He seized the Plover sisters and trampled on their bellies until little skunks lay scattered all about on the ground. Then Eagle gathered up his belongings and left the lodge, taking … Continue reading

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Horizon – Stuart France #writephoto…

* Another milestone of time. There is no youthful compassion to commiserate with me. There is no “Surprise!” party. Just a cold, cold dawn… Continue reading here

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle III… Stuart France

* … When Eagle returned from the hunt he said to Skunk, “tomorrow you will come with me when I go hunting.” “But, Brother, I am no hunter,” protested Skunk. “Nevertheless, you will pick up a deer I brought down … Continue reading

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Simplicity

Burgeoning jewels A cluster of chalices Raised to catch the sun As sun warms the land A goddess awakening Chooses her parure Petalled amethysts In lieu of glittering stones Offer their fragrance Her brow is adorned With bridal simplicity Her … Continue reading

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