The following Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! Alice’s Lucky Day Alice wasn’t enjoying the picnic. Her cousins giggled and whispered behind her back until her mother made them include her in their games. They grumbled and Chelsea said, “Count to a hundred,Continue reading “#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words”
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#WritePhoto ‘Blackbird, Learn to Fly’ #Tanka
The following Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! Sue’s picture prompt reminded me of the Beatles‘ song Blackbird, so here’s the Tanka inspired by both the song and the picture. Blackbird, Learn to Fly Crow perched on dry branch Must mend broken wingsContinue reading “#WritePhoto ‘Blackbird, Learn to Fly’ #Tanka”
#WritePhoto ‘The Saxon Princess’ #FlashFiction #Netflix
The Saxon Princess, a 112-word flash fiction, was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! The Saxon Princess Princess Judith hid behind the huge rock and retrieved her slaughtered father’s dagger. The entire village watched her run to the mountains, her wedding dress trailing behind. NoContinue reading “#WritePhoto ‘The Saxon Princess’ #FlashFiction #Netflix”
#WritePhoto ‘The Shepherd’ #Tanka
This poem was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! The Shepherd There stands the shepherd, Staff in hand, patient, waiting On dark, hopeless hill to lead lost, weary travellers to sunny, green fields of gold. ****
#WritePhoto ‘The Chess Game’ #FlashFiction #300Words
The Chess Game “This year we’re having a different Christmas,” my grandmother said as she moved her pawn to the side, capturing mine. “Why did you do that?” I asked. She pushed her glasses up and raised her eyebrows. “I had to, didn’t I?” “You could have ignored it.” I sulked. She chuckled. “And letContinue reading “#WritePhoto ‘The Chess Game’ #FlashFiction #300Words”
#Writephoto ‘Winter Woodland’ #Tanka #Poetry
Winter Woodland Bare trees scrape clear sky, Shivering pine leaves listen To snow flakes melting, Warmed by wanning winter sun. Poet paints woodland in words. **** This post was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt
#Writephoto ‘Too Bright’ #Haiku #Poetry
Too Bright Bright sun conquers Earth Devouring every pigment Scared bluebells shiver **** This beautiful photograph reminds me of Dylan Thomas’ heartbreaking and powerful poem Sometimes the sky’s too bright. There are times when the light is too bright and instead of showing you the way, it’s devouring everything, so you can’t see what’s hiddenContinue reading “#Writephoto ‘Too Bright’ #Haiku #Poetry”
#Writephoto ‘Cracked Rock’ #Haiku #Poetry
Cracked Earth Rain and wind weathered, Millenary rock draws breath, Sighs, shudders and cracks. **** This post was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt
#Writephoto ‘Tranquil Music’ #Haiku #Poetry #MondayMotivation
Tranquil Music Ancient trees crouching Over calm waters rippling Listen to their song **** This post was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt
#Writephoto ‘Sunset’ #Tanka
This Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Sun will always rise Let’s catch this fleeting moment Sun will always set Let’s keep this precious instant