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#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 →

#FridayReads ‘Wildfell’ by London Clarke #authorInterview @londonclarke2 Happy Publication Day!

Today is publication day for London Clarke’s debut, Gothic suspense novel, Wildfell.     Running away isn’t always an escape… Anne Fleming is running away… An ill-fated relationship with her grad school professor drives Anne to check out of life. After disposing of all her possessions, Anne assumes a new identity and boards a plane. … Continue reading #FridayReads ‘Wildfell’ by London Clarke #authorInterview @londonclarke2 Happy Publication Day! →

#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 AtoZ … Continue 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 hobby … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge ‘U is for Umbrella’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth →

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman #TuesdayBookBlog #amreading #Bookreviews

Eleanor Oliphant is completely Fine is one of those exceptional, unsettling and ultimately uplifting novels a reader never forgets. It’s a special novel that made me feel a multitude of contradictory and strong emotions; optimism, devastation, shock and joy, but overall enthusiasm and positive energy. Eleanor is definitely not fine. The reader will walk in her … Continue reading Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman #TuesdayBookBlog #amreading #Bookreviews →

#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 fourth … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth →

Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs

This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about forest bathing. You can use the Japanese term, Shinrin Yoku. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Inspirational Walks The Verger at Rochester Cathedral heard the author’s … Continue reading Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs →

#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. Memorable … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth →