Tag Archives: San Francisco

a poem

Posted on September 4, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: a poem I wrote a poem about my lifeit told of familyand friendsof rock n rolland operaand booksthat made me dream I wrote a poem about my lifeit told of where … Continue reading →

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leaving San Francisco blues

Posted on February 21, 2021 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: leaving San Francisco blues Union Square the very last morningI breakfast on orange juice and croissantsbut something is wrongthe sunshine has goneSan Francisco softly weeps the artists have packed up and … Continue reading →

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The Selkie – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on January 13, 2019 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by Susan Spaulding, who has taken over this great weekly prompt from my old friend Al Forbes. This week’s photo is provided by Fandango, and shows San Francisco, a city which brings … Continue reading →

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San Francisco – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on November 6, 2016 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in his picture (below). And I have an apology now. … Continue reading →

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The Trip – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on August 30, 2015 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in his picture (below). I am travelling again this week, … Continue reading →

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Paradise – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on September 16, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant ever stop dreaming He can’t keep the smile from his eyes For what it is worth He knows here on earth Is where we can find Paradise The Ligo Haibun Challenge is a weekly event hosted by the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Exploratorium – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on July 21, 2013 by ceayr

AHippyElephantCant hide his excitement He recognises a place he has been man He is all too aware It is difficult to share The memories of beauty and love he groks at that scene man This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes courtesy … Continue reading →

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Inspiration – the Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on April 29, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant deny he is excited This challenge whets his imagination He is sure you can see He does not need Fantasy For him reality provides enough Inspiration Time for the next Līgo Haībun Challenge. The topic for this week (starting … Continue reading →

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