© Ayr/Gray
Wow, he’s big
and beautiful,
regal too.
Staring out
on the gate,
what’s he thinking?
He’s hardly moving,
what’s going on
in his mind? (anything?)
I’m getting closer,
can I pet him??
ah – he’s purring!
That’s enough though.
He climbs down,
walking with purpose.
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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
She was slumbering, peacefully, for a long, long time. Will she open her eyes? Not yet. She was fine for the autumn, turning this way and that, making herself more comfortable. Then it turned to the wintery time. It was darker and colder, frigid and stark. She hunkered down, keeping herself warm, as she delved down. Slowly, slowly the winter passed, and suddenly… it was spring! She opened her eyes and looked out.
hey, little squirrel
lovely to see you again
here’s some nuts; enjoy!
…
Squirrels take all sorts of things for their nests, including bits of newspaper and magazines. It kind of reminded me about this photo, so I used it for my prose/poem.
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Image credit: Стас Кадрулев @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a woman, her head resting in an aperture of a rock. Her eyes are closed and she appears to be sleeping.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #278 photo prompt
© Ayr/Gray
‘Hey, look at this place, it’s very posh.’
‘I don’t think we have been here, have we?’
‘Definitely not.’
‘Still we can mosey around, since it’s the holidays.’
The two boys walked around one of the cul-de-sacs.
‘Oh, look at this. It’s a lovely large chameleon right next to the wall.’
‘It’s not real.’
‘No, but it’s very cute.’
‘That wall is pretty tall, and it goes all around the house and the garden I suppose.’
‘I bet it’s really nice.’
‘Do you think we would be able to go inside?’
‘Shall we find out?’
The two boys knocked on the door and rang the bell.
And waited.
‘No answer.’
‘Try again.’
‘Okay. ‘
‘No reply.’
‘Maybe we can climb up, and over?’
‘Shall we try?’
‘Hmm, don’t think so – bound to be court.’
‘Yip, you’re right.’
They stared for a bit.
‘Did we try the handle on the door?’
They tried, both of them; but no luck.
However, they saw something.
And if you look very closely, beneath the handle, you can see a tiny unicorn.🦄
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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
it’s bleak
no sign of life
it’s stark
and yet, the colours are magnificent
it glares white
livid, and burning beneath
and yet, it’s beautiful
huge dunes rise up
is there anyone there?
but there’s no-one
so do we know whether the dunes move?
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Image credit: Felipe Labate @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows black/ brown trees growing in a desert valley and the brown sand dunes can be seen in the background.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #277 photo prompt
© Ayr/Gray
‘Oh gosh… look up. There’s something very wrong up there.’
The two boys stared for a bit, and then they walked around the carousel.
‘That’s what she has lost, and it’s a terrible shame, don’t you think?’
‘It was so windy and wet, the rain had been pouring all night.’
‘It was very dark and there was a great storm lashing around, remember?’
They continued to look up.
‘She isn’t afraid though, despite what happened. She is still proud and she holds her head up high.’
The two boys walked around again.
‘I wonder what happened though? I mean, she’s still a horse, but…’
‘Shall we have a look?
They tried looking around the various rides, but they had no luck.
‘Oh well, at least the sun is shining now.’
‘And we can take our cagoules off.’
They look at each other.
‘Just before we go, let’s look up once again.’
‘She’s still handsome, being a horse, but really she’s a unicorn, isn’t she?‘
‘And maybe she still has some magical powers, don’t you think?
‘Okay, time to sing now, and we will show our true colours.’
‘That’s right, we’re red!’
Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
PS – it’s football – and it’s Liverpool (where we used to stay)
And also a song from Carousel – a musical hit!
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don’t be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
For your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Songwriters: Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
hello
a new day
she is wistful
yet another tiny tot
will she be healthy and strong, this little one?
it’s Lily – that’s right, it’s your name, Lily
she holds her so very close
yearning, desperately
loving her
forever
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Image credit: Leandra Rieger @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a mama orangutan with a baby held very close to her chest.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #276 photo prompt.
© Ayr/Gray
Come on, let’s go and see this great big tree. It’s very old, as well. Well, so they said.
Okay, it’s probably fun. But who said that?
Does it matter?
Well, I guess not.
A little later...
Wow, it’s so tall, and wide. Let’s walk around.
Ooh, we can peer inside.
More than just peer, we can get in it.
Should we do that? I mean, is it safe?
It will be fine. Come on, don’t be a wimp!
Okay, I’ll come.
And then they both jumped together.
Oh, that’s odd.
What do you mean, odd.
Well… it looks bigger inside than it did before.
It’s bigger inside than outside?
You mean…
Look up there.
Oh.
Oh.
They looked at each other, and then they looked up again.
It’s a…
.
.
.
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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
there are many things
it can be very pleasant
but not my last name
please don’t mention ‘Hall’
and now don’t get my into
so many issues
it’s just a bit odd
so let me be calm, and breathe
incense, lingering
that’s much better
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PS – my last name, Hall, sounds very similar to the word ‘hol’ in Afrikaans, and it’s rather rude.
Let’s just say it’s called ‘bottom’.
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Image credit: Bilal Karim @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this is an image of a signboard. On the sign it says; I love you because…. The letters are lit in red colour.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #275 photo prompt.
Also Di of Pensitivity 101 – Monday Three Things Challenge: HALL, ISSUE, INCENSE
Amsterdam, bracing
at this time, I fear, my dear
the air is frigid
so let’s cuddle up
and make the best of this… yes?
It’s lovely inside here
in our narrow boat
what a joyful place it is.
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
just a wonderful canal!
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Image credit: Aditya Chinchure @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a canal where boats are parked and one boat is sailing on the water. On both sides of the canal, we see vehicles parked and rows of buildings on both sides as well.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #274 photo prompt.
loving the beach live
the people are all beautiful
no worries around here
the sea is azure
and that beach, sand, sand and sand
more than idyllic
I can hear a man
who is playing a zither
but it’s just a dream
ah well
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Image credit: James Dimas @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a beach as seen from a great height. Water of the sea is coloured blue-green and people are relaxing by the beach.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #273 photo prompt.
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