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Celebrating National Poetry Day!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Ruth Weal

It’s National Poetry Day in the UK today and the theme is “Home”. I’m sure there are a lot of people out there with a guilty love of poetry. I often see a book of poetry on people’s bookshelves, even … Continue reading →

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The hidden gems you forgot you created

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Elfin Notebook Full Page Doodle - Copyright R.Weal 2004

Being of an artistic persuasion, I always have a pen and notebook on me wherever I go in case I need to do a doodle or write a piece of poetry or prose. I usually buy an Elfin Diaries Notebook … Continue reading →

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Still Reaching

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Inspiration hasn’t come easy tonight, I wasn’t sure what to make the subject of today’s blog post and I’ve been wading through poetry and my flickr photo stream looking for something that would catch the eye and demand that I … Continue reading →

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15 Minutes Delay

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I took this picture when I was delayed coming back from a work trip back in May 2007. This is Guildford Train Station just before the commuter rush hour, or should I say rush hours! You often get a fair few people … Continue reading →

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Don’t cry before the rain

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Ruth Weal

This picture inspired the poem of the same name. Whilst out on a photography trip in town it started to rain. Taking shelter under the bridge I saw the patterns of the rain on the river and the title of … Continue reading →

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Autumn’s Arrival

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Ruth Weal

It’s official, Autumn is back in the UK, with last Tuesday, 21 September being the official first day of Autumn. To celebrate the changing of the natural colours from a green Britain to one of reds and golds I decided … Continue reading →