Flicktions = Flickr + Fictions This site is a project to post a short story, haiku or other poem every day using the inspiration of a picture pulled from a daily visit to Tad’s Flickr Toy. This is my attempt to get in the habit of imagining and writing on a regular basis. On days I have more time and energy I might make multiple posts. But considering how much free time I usually have in a day, you’ll probably find a haiku. Better a few carefully considered words than none at all. Feedback is welcome (please click on the text in a post to comment or see the photo in it’s full size). Enjoy! - Lindsay FlicktionsTumblr (3.0; @flicktions)http://flicktions.com/The shadows lengthen as the sun sets on the day and tomorrow...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jroy4g9q0J6oVgHo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The shadows lengthen <br/> as the sun sets on the day <br/> and tomorrow comes.<br/><br/> — To all the people who have been following me: Thanks for doing that! This is the 101st consecutive day that I have posted a Flicktion, and I need a little hiatus as things are going to be busy over the net few weeks. I’ll start up again in March. Thanks again for your support.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/77093653http://flicktions.com/post/77093653Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:42:00 -0700Fear is subjective, as are beauty, humor, truth… Each of...<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jq9xxraSXcFnqhHo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fear is subjective, <br/> as are beauty, humor, truth… <br/> Each of us defines.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/76806568http://flicktions.com/post/76806568Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:54:44 -0700A mind like water flowing around distractions will keep...<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jotqnc5OQVzv3Rio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A mind like water <br/> flowing around distractions <br/> will keep it’s focus.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/76551903http://flicktions.com/post/76551903Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:33:24 -0700We can touch the sky… Place both your feet on the...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jnfjjdnymx3UqkWo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We can touch the sky…<br/> Place both your feet on the ground,<br/> Find balance, reach up.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/76331832http://flicktions.com/post/76331832Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:08:11 -0700Without the player the greatest fine instrument is just a...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jm040naAtxkkXcXo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Without the player <br/> the greatest fine instrument <br/> is just a doorstop.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/76071651http://flicktions.com/post/76071651Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:08:27 -0700A flimsy border traps me in my perceptions. Safe, but...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jkkl04by8SQJCBDo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A flimsy border <br/> traps me in my perceptions. <br/> Safe, but ignorant.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/75796461http://flicktions.com/post/75796461Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:05:59 -0700Practice makes perfect. To achieve great harmony, one must...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jj5pcd8QY0KP014o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Practice makes perfect. <br/> To achieve great harmony, <br/> one must know their part.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/75520627http://flicktions.com/post/75520627Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:21:41 -0700Aura, Ki, Spirit… energy flows through us all. Learn to...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jho6eooZmIMujo9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Aura, Ki, Spirit… <br/> energy flows through us all. <br/> Learn to direct it.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/75230881http://flicktions.com/post/75230881Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:23:00 -0700A smaller stature, while seeming inconvenient, does have...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jg9hjguYUcuv5Klo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A smaller stature, <br/> while seeming inconvenient, <br/> does have benefits.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/74953259http://flicktions.com/post/74953259Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:44:17 -0700What color am I? Would you treat me the same way if I were...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jevd31poSbEaodio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What color am I? <br/> Would you treat me the same way <br/> if I were purple?</p>http://flicktions.com/post/74712507http://flicktions.com/post/74712507Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:21:09 -0700Galileo lied. It all emanates from you. You are the center.<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jdgbg1aBFI67volo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Galileo lied. <br/> It all emanates from you. <br/> You are the center.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/74494465http://flicktions.com/post/74494465Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:32:00 -0700Cannot resist it, the pull is too strong for me. It’s...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jc020d3nvb6IcPOo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cannot resist it, <br/> the pull is too strong for me. <br/> It’s sleepy time now.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/74238304http://flicktions.com/post/74238304Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:09:11 -0700Every pebble, insignificant alone, collected: a beach.<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0jalvcbddzLMh7wFo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Every pebble, <br/> insignificant alone, <br/> collected: a beach.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/73973722http://flicktions.com/post/73973722Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:44:19 -0700Believe? Make your wish… Ask for guidance and patience....<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j94s5geI78WYqIco1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Believe? Make your wish… <br/> Ask for guidance and patience. <br/> Now - make it happen.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/73688346http://flicktions.com/post/73688346Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:58:11 -0700Which side are you on? Are you sure this is what’s real...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j7ndxthgP9wAd7qo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Which side are you on? <br/> Are you sure this is what’s real <br/> or the reflection?</p>http://flicktions.com/post/73410617http://flicktions.com/post/73410617Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:03:27 -0700Best Friends Forever. “Always” seems less...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j69jiiuF9VHd7kOo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best Friends Forever.<br/> “Always” seems less tangible<br/> as we reckon years.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/73157088http://flicktions.com/post/73157088Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:48:07 -0700Tonight it’s hamsters, or maybe they’re guinea...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j4wci187gkLuB50o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tonight it’s hamsters, <br/> or maybe they’re guinea pigs… <br/> Haiku done. Bed time.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/72944165http://flicktions.com/post/72944165Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:50:59 -0700So many options, fluttering from flame to flame, How do you...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j3eim2hm7QvoiA5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So many options, <br/> fluttering from flame to flame, <br/> How do you choose one?</p>http://flicktions.com/post/72737101http://flicktions.com/post/72737101Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:44:05 -0700“Don’t play with your food.” What good is...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j1zzj8zC0bfJFAYo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Don’t play with your food.” <br/> What good is being grown up <br/> if you can’t bend rules?</p>http://flicktions.com/post/72505164http://flicktions.com/post/72505164Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:09:34 -0700Almost seems a shame to thwart such tenacity, but it must be...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/iswCp8Sg0j0jl1plWCgDSydoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Almost seems a shame <br/> to thwart such tenacity, <br/> but it must be done.</p>http://flicktions.com/post/72248320http://flicktions.com/post/72248320Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:42:38 -0700