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Carole Parkes
Monthly Archives: Feb 2016
Why on earth do you want to farm?
Doug’s beautiful evocative writing portrays such wonderful images of the life my grandfather must have had, and also his grandfather, and so on beyond several generations earlier. How I wish I’d known such a life but my farming grandparents died … Continue reading
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Painting Just for Fun
Painting for Fun Painting is a great way to relax, rid yourself of stress, and have fun all at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you can’t draw a straight line and you feel absolutely hopeless. This little exercise … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Original Paintings, Uncategorized
Tagged #Promoting Artists, Acrylic Paint, artists paper, Fun, imagination, Painting, wet on wet
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Springs Alarm
Originally posted on Elle May B:
Soft light caresses my eyelids I stir, a deep sigh Warmth kisses my cheek I stretch, open my eyes Music lifts my soul Singing, a robin, a sparrow? I rise, pull back the curtain…
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Waiting for Bluebells
I can’t wait for spring! Can you write a short poem? Struggling for something to post on your blog? Why not write a short poem using this photo as inspiration and post it on your own website. You can feature a photo … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Nature, Uncategorized, Writing Challenge
Tagged bluebells, can't wait for, country path, Countryside, nature walk, poetry challenge, Spring, trees wood
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I May Not Tell You I Love You
I May Not Tell You I Love You Carole Parkes I may not tell you I love you Perfect husband of many years, But you see the peaceful calm we have And also the lack of tears. I may … Continue reading
Posted in #Love, Author, Blog, Life, Poetry, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged children, feelings, husband, I love you, Memories, parents, tears, three little words, words not spoken
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