writing
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Beyond the White Veil
The author tapped their pen against the worn notebook, frowning at the blank page. Outside, the hills of west Wales slumbered in an afternoon lull. They were supposed to be writing about wild hills, about the way the mist rolled in, swallowing everything whole. But the words wouldn’t come. Was it because the real hills…
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One Plant.
Plastic pot, real soul,Struggle in fluorescent purgatory,Bloom defies the gloom. Anthony You open the fridge. Same sad parade of limp celery and fluorescent cheese. Nothing that ever bloomed, nothing that ever fought for a scrap of sunlight. Pathetic. You’re surrounded by the walking dead of the grocery store, and you feel the same. A hollow…
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🌸Take a Moment🌸
As in William Wordsworth’s timeless verse, I found myself wandering through the vast expanse of my thoughts. Just as the poet mused upon a solitary cloud drifting aimlessly, I too ponder the intricacies of life and nature. Flowers – these unexpected bursts of colour and fragrance, have captivated humanity since the dawn of time. We…
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A Bird of Exquisite Taste?
Have you ever seen a sight more captivating than a bullfinch perched amongst a cascade of cherry blossoms? They compliment each other divinely. The delicate blush of the petals, practically translucent in the spring sunlight, reflects in your breast like a masterpiece. You’re a feathered Monet, flitting from blossom to blossom, a tiny burst of…
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Ridin’ High
The sun beat down on me back hot as a blacksmith’s furnace, but I didn’t care a jot. Not today. Today, my legs pumped like pistons, pushin’ that brand new two-wheeler down the dusty lane. My brand new bicycle! It gleamed like a blackbird’s wing in the afternoon light, the handlebars all shiny and the…
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Finding Clarity in the Mist
Mist veils the pathway,Through shadows and uncertainty,We walk with purpose. Anthony As you stand at the entrance of that narrow path, shrouded in mist, each step forward feels like a leap into the unknown. The trees, towering like guardians, whisper ancient secrets as their branches reach out, creating a canopy that obscures the sky above.…
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Greys vs Reds
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed scholars and squirrel enthusiasts, gather ’round for a tale as epic as the swish of a red squirrel’s bushy tail! Today, we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of our furry friend, the red squirrel. Imagine, if you will, a forest dappled with sunlight, where majestic oaks stand tall…
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My Elusive Dream
Through ancient paths, seekers stray,Amidst the woods, where my dreams lay.With every step, anticipation looms,Lost in wonder, pure magic blooms. Anthony For weeks, I’d been on the hunt. The elusive bluebell woods, whispered about in hushed tones by fellow nature enthusiasts, had become my personal grail. Everywhere I turned, the internet boasted photos of these…
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Frozen Flight of Fancy
White on white, a world subdued,Nature’s hush, a solitude.Swans like whispers on the stream,A frozen dream, a tranquil theme. Anthony This image depicts a tranquil scene of two swans gliding gracefully across a wintery river. The artist has captured the elegance of the swans with their long, slender necks and pristine white feathers. The artist…
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A photographic walk around the waterfalls of Pontneddfechan in the Neath Valley, Wales.
Situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, renowned for its natural beauty and industrial heritage, the area around the small village of Pontneddfechan adds its own little slice of magic to the area by way of lush green, steep sided valleys and beautiful waterfalls. Special Photographic Features.On this short walk, the highlights…