96 responses to “Gateway – #writephoto”

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   jjspina

   Sep 20, 2016

   Wow, another talent has been uncovered! I liked it, Hugh, thought-provoking and mysterious! 😘

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      Thank you, Janice. I’ve been amazed by the response to this attempt at writing poetry.
      xx

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   Kat

   Sep 20, 2016

   I like it! It strikes me as a little yearning. :)

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      Thanks, Kat. I’ve been so surprised by the reaction to the this poem.

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         Kat

         Sep 20, 2016

         Well, Hugh, I am not surprised in the least. Looks like you’ve got some untapped talent there. :)

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            Hugh’s Views and News

            Sep 20, 2016

            Thanks, Kat. It’s amazing what you can find when you think you know you’ve looked so many many times. 😀

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   Aimer Boyz

   Sep 20, 2016

   Surprised me yet again, Hugh. I read with one eye open looking for your trade mark twist, but no, you played it straight this time. (Yeah, I heard that too, just laugh and move on)
   Have a drink or three and write more poetry. This is GOOD !
   “Find me a lock and find me the key
   So I can protect you from all that is me”
   These two lines are my favourite. We want some one to know us, yes, but not the hard parts, the dark parts, not the parts that will make them run for the door … maybe that’s just me :)
   Well done !

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      Somebody else mentioned those two lines as well, Aimer. I think I struck gold with them.
      Thank you for your encouragement. Poetry with a twist sounds a great idea, but I can’t begin to think how hard it might be to write. Far more difficult than in a short story I think. Anyway, we’ll see what develops from within the deep unknown of my creative mind. 😈

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   dgkaye

   Sep 20, 2016

   I think you’ve discovered a new hidden talent. :)

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      Thanks, Debby. One that is very shy and seems to have little desire to play, though. It needs to entice me more often. Maybe, now, it will.
      xx

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         dgkaye

         Sep 20, 2016

         Well at least you’ve dipped in your foot. We all find our comfort zones and we can’t be dancing at every wedding! :) xo

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            Hugh’s Views and News

            Sep 20, 2016

            I love your quote, Debby. 😀 You wouldn’t want to see me dancing…anywhere. 😂
            xx

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   blondieaka

   Sep 20, 2016

   Wow…Hidden talents….Love it! Hugh…..I also do my best work through a prompt :)

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      I do enjoy these prompts very much, Carol. Some of them seem to bring out the best in me. Many of the short stories in my upcoming book are written from photo and writing challenges I’ve found here on WordPress.

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         blondieaka

         Sep 20, 2016

         Likewise Hugh ….My short stories…which came ‘Out Today’ in Phuket Writers Anthology were all penned from a photo or an occupation or place…..I react well to those which you obviously do as well.. When is your book out?

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            Hugh’s Views and News

            Sep 20, 2016

            Will the book also be available as a download, Carol? Amazon UK only seems to have it as a paperback version.
            My book is due for publication on 9th December. Just in time for ‘you know what’ 🎅

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               blondieaka

               Sep 22, 2016

               Ohhhh a nice stocking filler…I will let you know about the download :)

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   Silver Threading

   Sep 20, 2016

   Well done, Hugh! You should do this more often! 💖

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      Thanks, Colleen. I may well have another go…one day. 😀 We’ll see if poetry will allow me to be a part of its world. I think it’s quite strict as to who it allows in.

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         Silver Threading

         Sep 20, 2016

         LOL. Watch my post tomorrow. It might be something you’ll like. Next Tuesday. 💗

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            Hugh’s Views and News

            Sep 20, 2016

            I’ll keep a lookout for it. Colleen. You’ve got me intrigued now. 😀

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   Ali Isaac

   Sep 19, 2016

   Wow Hugh, there is a real secret dark side to you that is only ever revealed in your writing. Otherwise, none of us would have any inkling it was there. This piece is very powerful. And striking with its repetition. You should write more poetry, the only way to improve and encourage it to flow is to keep on doing it. Follow Jane Dougherty if you don’t already, she’s a master. I find poetry is a great format for expressing emotion. I’m like you, I love poetry but find it hard, its not natural for me, but every now and again I give it a go. Well done and have fun with it!

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      Seems so, Ali. I guess we don’t really know what lurks beneath other people. Well, not unless they write and publish it. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been drawn to the dark side when it comes to writing.
      I already follow Jane. I’ve participated in some of her writing challenges. One of the stories I wrote for her will be in the upcoming book.
      Thank you for the encouragement. I’m sure I’ll be back with another piece at some stage.

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   Bobby Fairfield

   Sep 19, 2016

   Enjoyed reading this one, maybe you could think of it as a portal to poetry

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      That’s a very nice way of putting it, Bobby. Thank you.

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   Emilio Pasquale

   Sep 19, 2016

   I usually dislike poetry. I think it comes from having taught high school English for a few years and having to critique the “poetry” that my students would come up with. But your attempt I actually liked. Great job!

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      Hugh’s Views and News

      Sep 20, 2016

      That’s an extremely nice comment, thank you, Emilio. Looks as if I need to participate in the world of poetry a little more often.

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    Marje @ Kyrosmagica

    Sep 19, 2016

    I’m seeing a new side to you Hugh! Keep it up, enjoyed it very much. I love poetry. :)

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       Hugh’s Views and News

       Sep 20, 2016

       Thanks, Marje. Although this bit of poetry seems to have gone down quite well, I don’t seem to have the desire to write anymore. However, I’ll certainly partake again when the desire for it returns.

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    mbarkersimpson

    Sep 19, 2016

    I loved it. So dark and delicious! You should take partake in the liquor and poetry more often ;-) Writing poetry frustrates the hell out of me. My mind insists I should be able to do it, that surely it should be part of a writer’s repertoire, but alas, I fall short every time. Perhaps I should try it with a little tipple! Great work :-)

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       Hugh’s Views and News

       Sep 20, 2016

       Delicious? I love how you describe it, Mel. That’s a lovely way to put it.
       I find writing poetry to be very difficult. It’s something I usually stay well away from. I’ve tried it a few times but it seldom allows me to join its circle.
       Thank you for your encouragement.

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    C.E.Robinson

    Sep 19, 2016

    Hugh, nicely done! It’s possible you had one of your “dark side” book characters in your head at time. Don’t we talk through our characters? I wrote poetry years ago and know how hard it is to get just the right words in the right places. I liked the word repetition, and the rhythm. I’d say continue writing poetry once in a while when the mood strikes you! Just takes practice! You’ve got the skills, you’re an excellent writer! 💛 Christine (Elizabeth)

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       Hugh’s Views and News

       Sep 20, 2016

       I suppose we do, Christine. I mentioned this to somebody else and there are certainly certain characters that seem to stay with you during your writing journey. I’ve now seen first-hand how they can cross over with you into different writing styles.
       Thank you very much for your encouraging words and for the lovely compliment about my writing. It’s a great way to start a sunny September day. 🌞

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    John W. Howell

    Sep 19, 2016

    Loved the poem. Of course, I will think twice about sharing a cab.:-)

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       Hugh’s Views and News

       Sep 19, 2016

       I don’t blame you, John. I’m not a very good backseat driver. 😀

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          John W. Howell

          Sep 20, 2016

          Ha ha ha. Good one. :-D

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    Daisy in the Willows

    Sep 19, 2016

    You are a natural. Photo prompts are cool. I should do more of them . HIGH FIVE!

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       Hugh’s Views and News

       Sep 19, 2016

       I agree about photo and writing prompts, Daisy. They’ve helped me produced work that I’m now putting into a book.
       High Five back at you. 😀

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    Leigh W. Smith

    Sep 19, 2016

    IMHO, Hugh, I liked it. It feels both personal and universal. Who hasn’t felt that him/herself is a kind of lost cause? It’s a great foray; I would be up for reading your poetry more often. Sci-fi poetry is a thing, too. Sci-faikus, even. Good luck!

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       Hugh’s Views and News

       Sep 19, 2016

       Thank you, Leigh. I’ve surprised myself with this post today. It reminds me of the time I wrote one of my short stories in the middle of the night. When I published it, I got such a different response. I don’t normally write after 6pm in the evening. I’m more of a morning writer.

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