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“out-of-focus”
Written for: The Twiglets #193 – “out-of-focus” She thought her eyes were out of focus when she saw the work of Jackson Pollack. Please focus me out of the photo. watches bluebird from tree with binoculars cracked, out of focus … Continue reading
Beach Breezes
Written for: Sunday Muse #113 Breeze coming off ocean. Latter part of day. Staying still gazing for as long as I can. Focused on sky until clouds occlude all color, and I am the only color at peace on this … Continue reading
Personal Recipe
Written for: Go Dog Go Café – Tuesday Writing Prompt Write a piece of prose around the question: “How do we stay focused when the world around us is falling apart?” My personal recipe for keeping sane (aside from pills) … Continue reading
focus
Written for: The Twiglets #150 – “just focus” Focus. This is number one. This is number two. Which looks clearer? Okay, let’s do it again. Focus. Hokus-Pokus if you focus on my right hand you will never see my left … Continue reading
I Remember The Sound of Your Breath
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – October: When Poets Dream, Lament, and Sing (posted by Sanaa) “October is my favorite time of the year as Autumn takes us away from the externally-focused energies of exuberant summertime and asks … Continue reading
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Amber Moon
Written for: Poetics Aside – Prompt #473 Use at least 3 of 6 words: colossal, flat, husky, muse, scheme, transfer Colossal amber moon emanates an amorous aura, suggesting depth rather than flatness. A pure white husky howls. Owls are amused. … Continue reading
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Eyes Ahead
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #221 – “And I Quote” – Installment #3 Words to live by: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by … Continue reading
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Tagged create, focus, future, quotes, words to live by
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