Tag Archives: #writephoto

Thursday photo prompt: Serenity #writephoto – Our Weekend Away

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Michael

 The serenity was there to be held, tasted, and clung to as a relief from the humdrum of everyday life. “Can’t you feel it?” asked dad as another insect hit the insect catcher, and the silence was once again interrupted … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Worn #writephoto – Stairs.

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Michael

“Here we are,” I announced, “the steps to the last medieval temple left standing. See how worn they are. Tells us how important this place is.” “Well I’m worn out I know that,” she replied. “This was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Darkness #writephoto

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Michael

It hadn’t rained in so long the little kids were in danger of being terrified when it did come. Each morning before breakfast, dad was up and looking at the forecast to see if there was any promise of rain. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Painted #writephoto – Crossing the Bridge.

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Michael

Mum had always said not to go beyond the bridge. Walk anywhere we wanted but don’t cross the bridge. When we asked her why she’d say there were something’s better not known and certainly not explained. So we grew up … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Dance #writephoto – The School Dance

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Michael

I was reminded of the days of the old school dance. They were strictly supervised by Brother Kevin and Sister Mary. The dances brought together the two catholic schools, and for both boys and girls, it was not only a … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Bells #writephoto – Bell Birds

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Michael

Can you hear them? As we travel through the bush, stop, listen, they’re up there. Bell birds. The tinkling is unique. It’s their way of communicating and what a magical sound it is. There’s silence among us, we strain to … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Still #writephoto – Wonder of You

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Michael

There’s a feeling in the air, Like a verse from Keats, The magnificence of nature Shining its best, The beauty embracing me. How do I hold this image Forever in my heart? Just like you, I need its constancy Knowing … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Presence #writephoto

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Michael

There was a presence, there always had been a presence. Whenever you entered the field with the stones, it was there. Sometimes all around you, sometimes decidedly pressing in on you. The eeriness was profound, and at times it felt … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Angel #writephoto – An Angel at the Door

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Michael

It came as a great surprise to open the door and find an angel standing there. The angel in question looked somewhat dishevelled, and the gormless look on his face suggested he was not as confident as one might expect … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Shimmer #writephoto

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Michael

The old fisherman sat in the back of his boat feeling the familiar and comforting sensation of the craft rolling in the gentle swell. It was late in the day and with the sun setting and drifting behind a cloudbank … Continue reading →

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