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Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #407 – Ups and Downs “Offer an “up” or “down” poem. Or, write an “in” or “out” poem.” If this is a test, I did not pass go or acquire any money. Inside my … Continue reading
Now Is The Time
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #405 Ecclesiastes “Write “A Time To _______” poems.” This is the time to stop second- guessing myself about difficult decisions I must address. Autumn is here; I do not want to fall. Old age … Continue reading
I’ll Pass For Now
Written for: The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #532 I will pass for now. Making rash decisions is how I usually flow, a sign of immaturity. No more chasing into the fray for me. I plan to linger for a spell, not … Continue reading
Losing It
Written for: Poetic Asides April 2020 PAD Challenge – Day 11 Write a control poem. She flipped out, lost control and screamed. The neighbors had to call the police who recognized the name from previous disturbance calls. She is now … Continue reading
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Course of Eight Years
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – “Frustration and Heartbreak (posted by Frank) Frustration and heartbreak are risky themes. The characters expressing these emotions of weakness look silly to some. That’s the risk. The reward, however, for writers who successfully take … Continue reading
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Written for: Carpe Diem #1358 – Green Willow (Japanese fairy-tale) autumn departs in deep silence willow leaves fall – tears on this grave as the willow is green again another year has gone © Chèvrefeuille (our host) to sweep the garden … Continue reading
Lottery Woes
Written for: Poetic Asides #405 Write a money poem. How unnerved I would be to win a lottery. Instead of feeling free– responsibility. One issue would be fairness, absolute awareness of who should have a share of these winnings I … Continue reading
This is Your Time
Written for: Creative Bloomings, “Life As You Know It” You are the Professor of “LIFE 101″. What is the first lesson you would impart? Write it as a poem! This is your time to decide which things in life move your … Continue reading
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