Where we often go on holidays, there is a antiques shop just a few yards up the road that we frequently walk over to visit. It is absolutely packed with every kind of
Seasons' Memories - Winter
In the middle of summer, all we wish for is winter. However when winter comes, there are days when you never want to leave the warm covers of your bed and you recall the
Tommy Emmanuel - Mombasa
Some songs are just too good to keep to yourself, so I just had to share this one with you all! I discovered this song by my favourite guitarist Tommy Emmanuel this morning.
Seasons' Memories - Autumn
The word “autumn” brings a smile to my face. It really is my favourite season. (Although I could be biased, since I was born in it!) The sun becomes something pleasant again, and the
Seasons' Memories - Summer
There are some things that can’t be written with a poem. Or a story. Some things are so real and tangible that they beg to be described as something true and alive. Has
Lest We Forget - Poem
After watching a movie called "My Boy Jack" and more recently the movie "Glory", both of which centered around war times, I felt compelled to write a poem dedicated to those who fought
Tell Me - Poem
~*~*~*~Tell MeBy BushMaid~*~*~*~ Tell me what I am, Father.Tell me what I am - For people see me differentlyTo what I feel I am. Tell me what you see, Father.Tell me what you see
Through Different Eyes - Short Story
In the middle of the bustling mall, I slumped into a chair at the café and let my heavy bags of groceries hit the floor. I was flustered, and for good reason. The
Six Word Stories - Three
More Hemingways and a Wordle. I'd love to hear what you think! They never heard her voice again.~Hearing the words, he fell; dead.~The music tore through his soul.~Six strings, ten fingers, one joy.~The
Theme Songs
(More music, sorry!) Music is a huge part of my life, and when one loves music so much it is inevitable that you come across some songs every now and then that mirror
All I Can Bring - Colin Buchanan
Sorry folks, your getting some more Colin Buchanan. I may not have mentioned this, and you may not have picked up on it, but I quite like Colin Buchanan's music. *winks* I have
Up is Down - Cover
I did this recording quite a while ago, but I thought I'd put it on here because I've since lost my touch on this song, and need to re-practise it. Apologies for it
Music and Memories - Drabble
I thought I would try writing a drabble that was more true to life. ~*~*~*~Music and MemoriesBy BushMaid~*~*~*~The strains of music floating from my aunt’s music box held haunting memories of a past
Scripture Studies: Proverbs 27:7
"A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet." - Proverbs 27:7 I've probably read this verse a million times, and vaguely understood it. Then one day
Six Word Stories - Two
Round two of some more six word stories from my story stash. *grins* Enjoy! His final breath; the battle won.~The drop of poison fell slowly.~She slowly bit the forbidden fruit.~Dying there, he regretted
Run to Hope
This is a short story I wrote upon hearing the song "The Fingerlakes" by Tommy Emmanuel. It inspired me, and it also reminded me of the 'Write a Story from a Single Song'
Beautiful Snow - Manip
Here's a manip I did based on the poem "Beautiful Snow". I love that poem, and I thought I'd try making something based on it. I included a few key verses on it;
Subject Songlist - Amazing Grace
Ok, it's not really a subject. However there are so many versions of this beautiful hymn that I wanted to do a post on it. It's amazing how versatile this song is. There
Ink Ocean Manip
Here is a manip I did for the third verse of the hymn "The Love of God". I haven't heard the song yet, but someone shared the verse, and it was so pretty
Writing Prompt - The Monotonous, the Mediocre, the Menial
. An idea I had for a writing challenge on HolyWorlds. Write about a really menial task that you do in everyday life that could enhance your writing. Here is mine: ~*~ I
Stickybeaks - Poem
With Autumn comes less pleasant things... ~*~*~*~StickybeaksBy BushMaid~*~*~*~Stickybeaks! They're everywhere:Sticking to clothes, socks, and hair!Autumn's coming brings this plant,Get rid of it? No you can't!Dandilion filled with spikes,Pesky weed that no one likes!Through
Six Word Stories - One
Some more Hemingway six word stories, with a Wordle! Thanks, Philly for introducing me to them. The writer screamed, "Lost! My mind!"~Life: you live it, then die.~One guitar. Talent and passion. Destiny.~From seed
Dream of the Crown - Poem
I shouldn't start long poems late at night. It's dangerous. I lie in bed gripping a notebook in one hand, a pen in the other, eyes straining to stay open, scrambled brain trying
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