Poetry and Prose

Writing has always been my first love. As a young girl I could always be found sat in a corner day dreaming up fantastic stories. The moment that I could write I was capturing the words and images in my mind on paper.

Sky Dancing

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Setting Sun over Cancun Lagoon - Copyright R.Weal 2007

It’s been a strange evening, feeling ever so slightly not quite here, which is definitely reflected in the short piece I wrote earlier this evening. It’s almost as if a part of my spirit has wandered off without me! I … Continue reading →

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Dark thoughts run deep

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I don’t see darkness in quite the same way as many people. For me it isn’t quite so simple as black and white, or good and evil. For me the darkness is an equally valid part of our beings, the … Continue reading →

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Ghost of Me

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Well this isn’t really a Halloween post, but the title does have a Ghost in it Ghost of Me is the self portrait below that I tripped out in Photoshop to get a very different feel. It was one of … Continue reading →

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Between the rapture and the ruin

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Today’s article is about life and what it is that truly defines our existence, that makes our lives of worth and value. It took me a while to come to terms with the fact that it wasn’t the great moments … Continue reading →

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Drain My Colour, But You Will Not Steal My Beauty

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I was very pleased how this picture came out, it was originally pink, which those of you who know me will be aware is not my favourite colour. I was surprised how nice it looked in sepia though, it gave … Continue reading →

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Dark Goddess

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I’ve been fascinated by mythology since I was a young girl, lapping up any stories of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Sinbad the Sailor and anything Egyptian, Norse and Arabian. I distinctly remember the first time I saw Ray Harryhausen’s depictions … Continue reading →