It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story! Last week, Alice and her mother caught Kevin on a date with another woman. When Alice confronted Kevin, she discovered the woman was her father’s half-sister, Clara, who is in serious trouble. This week something dreadful will happen to Alice as a result… Thanks toContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Brooklyn Heights’ #FlashFiction #100words”
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#WordlessWednesday ‘The Perfect Rose’ #poetry #Haiku
Searching for the perfect flower… I think I found it! What a beauty! The perfect flower Is longing to be rescued By your tender smile
#AtoZChallenge ‘Y is for Yellowing’ #NaPoWriMo #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge
Yellowing Mist Leafless trees witness Silhouettes on wet pavement Grandfather and child Drift along telling stories Charmed by the yellowing mist **** I took this picture of my husband and our grandson on a rainy evening a few months ago, as the sun was waning. I was amazed at the yellow light from the sun,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘Y is for Yellowing’ #NaPoWriMo #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge”
#AtoZChallenge ‘X is for Cross’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
May Cross Unexpected gift Multicoloured life fills street Magnificent Earth **** Carnival of spring Honouring blossoms of May Feast on the flowers **** I saw these beautiful May crosses on my way to work this morning and they reminded me how lucky I am to be alive. This weekend there will be eating, drinking,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘X is for Cross’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘W is for Waterfall’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Waterfall Every single drop Rushing down furious torrent Causes waterfall. Feel the water’s spray, Dashing down steep cascade. Inhale, energize. **** Today I’d like to thank another of my best friends, Elena, for these two beautiful photos which she recently took while she was in Argentina, visiting the Iguazu Falls. **** This year is my fourth AtoZContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘W is for Waterfall’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘V is for Vault’ #Tanka #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Gothic Vaults Double arches hold Gothic vaults pointing to sky. Carved stone capitals On proud marble columns guard Centuries of synergy. **** **** The Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, was originally a Visigothic Catholic Church, shared with Muslim invaders for religious rites until 784, when it was solely used as a Muslim place of worship, until 1236,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘V is for Vault’ #Tanka #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘U is for Umbrella’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
This photo was lent by my friend and colleague Mari Carmen Rios. **** Umbrella Cracked wall, weathered door Multicoloured umbrella Both sides of our coins **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. My theme this year is poetry once again. I’ll be writing a haiku a day, but I’m also adding a new hobbyContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘U is for Umbrella’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Tree 1 Tired branches twist While sun breaks through dangling leaves Proud tree weeps alone **** Tree 2 Buttercups look up Weary olive tree recalls When it bloomed in spring **** Tree 3 Lofty palm tree sways Leaves scrape salmon tinged dusk sky A feast for my eyes **** This year is my fourthContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth
Sunday Walks Follow slim footpaths By the banks of the river, Breathe moist air. Connect With the nymph of your childhood, Refresh heavy thoughts, move on. I was fortunate enough to take a long, energizing walk with my daughter and grandchildren this morning, along the luscious, verdant path, by the banks of the river. MemorableContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘R is for Rainbow’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
**** Rainbow Under the rainbow Somewhere a wish is granted Bluebird sings love song **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. My theme this year is poetry once again. I’ll be writing a haiku a day, but I’m also adding a new hobby to the posts, photography. I will post one of my photos,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘R is for Rainbow’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
Rereading Jane Eyre 