Tag Archives: war

Microfiction #writephoto: Tryst by Jane Dougherty

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

This is for Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt. Inspiration didn’t come immediately for this one. When I started the story, hesitantly, just setting the scene, I didn’t know what tale the character was going to tell. I let her tell it … Continue reading →

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 Lantern – Michael at Morpeth Road #writephoto

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Aunt Betty kept it burning. For years after the war had ended she kept the lamp lit in hope she said, always in hope. The long years of war had ended. For Aunt Betty those were years of agony, of … Continue reading →

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Summer of Love-Gold – from Peace, Love and Patchouli #writephoto

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I remember nervously twirling the frail gold bracelet around in circles on my arm. I hadn’t worn it in quite some time, feeling awkward having moved on with my young life when he had left that hot summer day, but … Continue reading →

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Time – Robbie’s Inspiration #writephoto

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The lighthouse Big Ben, a London landmark; Awash with blinding light; A brilliant lighthouse; In the still of the night.   It calls to survivors; They come; some creep, some crawl; To regroup and plan; How to overcome and stand tall. … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I was dismayed to see how few places were selling poppies this year. It used to be that there was nowhere you could not buy one. This year, I had to look. And yet, in almost every town and village … Continue reading →

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Remembered

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I was not there. I did not see the blood and gore Or know the terror Of a war. * I did not grieve When friends were lost Or mourn the maimed Or human cost. * I did not fight … Continue reading →

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Time to Hide or Fight? from Michelle Lunato #writephoto

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Chasing Life and Finding Dreams You can also find Michelle at her Photography blog Michelle Lunato Photography. Far away from the world of evil and hate, Is the place I want to live, and ultimately wait. For the … Continue reading →

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Times past

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The unmistakable sound was a bit distracting. I’m no expert on steam trains… though I used to know a good deal about them, having listened to my younger brother for hours, but I  remember them… and that rhythm of wheels … Continue reading →

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I Am There – Richard Ankers

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Underlined and underwritten Each one does as he is bidden Fighting armies, slaying foes That’s how the lives of heroes go Without a chance to see a dawn Or touch the horn of unicorn…   Reblogged from Richard Ankers To … Continue reading →

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Armistice

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.” From ‘In Flanders Fields, by John McCrae On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day … Continue reading →

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