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Love

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Minds touch Hearts beat Dreams collide Souls meet Histories merge Bodies speak. ———————————————- © Vicky Newham 2012. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the blog’s author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction – A simple mistake

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Vicky Newham

I grab the phone and snap ‘Hello?’ I have just taken the first mouthful of my supper and am keen to discourage any enthusiastic salesperson wanting to sell me a new gas or broadband contract. I listen. Nothing. I look … Continue reading →

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That vital consonant

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Vicky Newham

It was the little things that gave it away. At first I didn’t pick up on them, at least, not consciously anyway. I knew Reverend Mathews when we lived in Cambridge and he was the vicar at our local church. … Continue reading →

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Spring in the suburbs

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Throw open those windows and doors Listen to the blackbird sing Distant dog barking Hello world! Do come in. Breeze tickles leafy branches A voice carries in the air Tin can somersaults along tarmac With neither worry nor care. —————————————————– … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Word or deed Thought or feeling Neither good nor bad But judged and Perceived as such Pushing buttons from the past Igniting fears about the future Destroying the present. A flip, a change A shift in perspective To meet experience … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Somewhere between Lies and facts Is truth The a-ha moment Somewhere between The eyes A felt sense Yes, that’s it Somewhere between Your view And mine Is reality. —————————————————– © Vicky Newham 2012. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use and/or duplication … Continue reading →

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Cracks

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Through cracks in my mind Light seeps in, Breaks in the clouds Allowing the sun. In the space in between, A moment, Where I can breathe, Where I can be. ———————————————- © Vicky Newham 2012. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use … Continue reading →

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A hundred words – goings on next door

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Vicky Newham

The young woman’s screams are getting louder now and more urgent sounding. What’s going on next door? Then her voice becomes a strained whimper as she pleads – “Please don’t hurt me, I’ll do absolutely anything.” “I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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A hundred words – what’s in a name?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“What about Oliver?” suggests Andy. “It’s a nice strong sounding name for a boy, don’t you think?” “It means Olive tree!” says Fiona. “What about Thomas, then?” “He’s not Welsh and he’s not a twin! Thomas means twin.” “Right, how … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction 100 – who’s the boss?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Our new neighbours, a couple, came round to introduce themselves. We made small talk, had coffee, and discussed local issues. The woman asked where I got my blinds. The man was adamant that they were not having blinds. The window … Continue reading →

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