Tag: Imagination
-
In Half-Light
Shadows stretch forward as the the Sun disappears behind the derelict abbey, attempting to reach the trees that mark the perimeter of this now disused estate. The trees are clouded in complete darkness, but the space in-between, the space occupied by the elongating shadows, is bathed in a cooling twilight. An eerie half-light, neither day…
-
The Art of Deception
In a previous life, in a land and time far, far away, I was a classically trained actor. I tread the boards before there were any boards to be tread. I acted in the midst of a semi-circle stage surrounded by steps that became seats. I was jeered. Celebrated. Heckled. Commanded. Praised. And bruised by…
-
The Gateway
I look out into the vastness of the skies before me. I catch glimpses of the wormhole within the swirling galaxy. I watch many vessels leave and head off in that direction, venturing towards the Whole New Realm. I long to be the next chosen to join them. There are only so many days left…
-
The Crimson Brilliant Butterfly
A magical, mystical creature that, so far, has only been found around the Mansion and the Grinds. Splodge and Splatter holds the secrets to this hippyish creature’s origins, and a special nod goes out to Diane Henders for providing the inspiration for three posts now! Many thanks, Diane!
-
What Was a Blank Canvas
Space. Empty space. Ideas abound. The first line drawn across; the next one, down. Crissing and crossing, sketching away. Filling the space in any old way. Reach for the paintbrush. And then for the paints. Add dabs and strokes; there will be no mistakes. Colours blend and merge and drip. Run down the canvas to…
