In the distance, a thin willowy figure emerged from the mist. Her head bowed and her hands working at a string of beads, her pace never wavered. As she walked, almost glided, her lips moved, her way to pray. She had known great hardship in her life, her only solace was found in prayer. She […]
The Lady of Shalott Dark clouds bringing a biting cold breeze, not quite a wind… yet. It was enough to tangle her hair and make her feel untidy. She walked along the edge of the stream and watched the ripples created by the breeze and the branches overhanging, allowing their shadows to bleed into […]
Inspector Rodgers took a deep breath. After all these years he still dreaded the normality of life that surrounded a crime scene. The bodies, however horrific the death, no longer bothered him, but the fact that everything else around them just carried on as if nothing happened. That’s what really bothered him. A sliver […]
I closed my eyes and relaxed, leaning back against the step. It was a day where it felt good to be alive. Spring had arrived, the sun was warm and the sky blue. Birds flitted from tree to tree, enjoying the freedom of the season. Whilst nature flourished around me, I felt that I could […]
The hare leapt and danced into the woods; this was her special place. The last of the snowdrops had disappeared and plants everywhere were stirring into life. Colour was returning to the world and she was happy. Looking upwards she saw her friend, the woodpecker, he was busy enjoying his fill of oak […]
It was a light bulb moment for Tony, he threw the newspaper down onto the kitchen table, making the celery jump off it, then grabbed his hat. He was out of the house and walking along the gravel path in just a few strides. “Bloody gangsters” he muttered under his breath. “They need sorting!” […]
‘Here he comes again, same time every day. How would he like it? I must admit it’s nice to have a bit of warmth.’ The dog and its owner stop for a moment, sniff and pee, then wander on. ‘Not even a thank you.’ Oak sighs. ‘It’s all well and good being […]
Strange Happenings. The heat radiates from inside, a ball of fire formed by my own hand and will. I stare at it in awe. Distracted, I feel the change of atmosphere, and as I look towards the hall-way I’m sure I see a shadow, instinctively I throw the fire ball, the only weapon I have. […]
I yawn and stretch in the bright sunshine, my hand comes into contact with stone. For a moment I cannot recall where I am. The sun is high in the blue of the sky, I look around, I was sure this isn’t where I went to sleep. I move my fingers to better feel what […]
AFTERWARDS AKA. BITTER SWEET. We emerge, blinking, into a new world. Sunshine kisses our pale skin and assaults our senses.Freedom feels unnatural.Sloth like we check our surroundings, seeing things in a new light. Suddenly appreciating the things we previously took for granted.Someone comes into view. We hesitate as we look at each other, we smile, […]
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Thirty Years of Wonder
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