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Weekly Smile – (TTC #M70)

Well here we go. I have been really remiss over the last month, since our trip to Ireland, in that, I have struggled to get back into my blogging regime. […]

Adversity – (Sijo Challenge #24)

Fear that you will choke, whenever the pressure gets too much? Practice, practice, practice and, forge a habit memory. Don’t second-guess honed skills – focus on steady breath instead. (Sijo) […]

Throne – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Paint a vivid picture, the whole part and parcel, as king of your castle – just imagine! (Abhanga) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Throne’ – Do click through […]

On Sorry – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Apologetic, Contrite, touched, miserable – Much is its meaning. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘SORRY’ – Do click through for the rules if you, too, would like […]

Stay Calm – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #422)

Stop rolling over; Imbibe water; ground your breath – To steady those nerves! (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #422 – Rolling & Steady – Click through for the […]

Goals – (Sijo Challenge #21)

Don’t limit your dreams because, they seem impossible to reach,   Recognise the obstacles, that sit in the path of your goals, Chip away at those boulders, until they become […]

The Root – (Tanka Tuesday #283)

Quietly sit and visualise, Feel the wind, hear the birds, touch the land, Recharge; walk bare foot on grass, The foundation of life. Ruddy roots revered, Keep us grounded, To […]

Acceptance – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Every so often, We can find no real justice – In all that prevails. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘No Justice’ – Do click through for the […]

The Smile – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #416)

When you awake, Offer life your brightest smile – You’ll look and feel great. You’ll look and feel great, When you take a few moments – To groom and dress well. To […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #M8)

Yesterday, I was wondering if we would actually set off in Fran the Van, for the Emerald Isle, today. I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow, let alone find […]

On Hurdles – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #415)

Every day presents, New hurdles to overcome – Embrace all with grace. (Senyru) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #415 – NEW & DAY – Click through for the rules, […]

Reality – (Sijo Challenge#14)

Self-deprecation may be believed and taken as the truth, It takes little to build a reputation; that you don’t want, Significantly more effort – to create one that you do. […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #1000)

Last time, I popped over to Mum’s, I took my life in my hands and ventured into the loft! Dah Dah Dah! She had previously given me some rather nice […]

Stroke – (Weekly 6SS)

Have we forgotten the power of the hug?   The wonderful feelings that one can evoke,   Have more of an impact than many a drug.  The warmest emotions suffuse […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #993)

Friends, Lindy and Steve made it round, Saturday, for a much needed catchup on life, the universe and world events. Over vegetarian moussaka, and courgette a la Grecque followed by […]

Life Renews – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Every goal aspired – is accomplished with one step, followed by the next. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Life Renews’ – Do click through for the rules […]

Tiger’s Eye – (Tanka Tuesday #277)

To open the creative sacral … That unleashes passionate lust; Take fast, light belly breaths and … Ignite the desire fire, Then blow more, more, it’s … Insatiable; That amber […]

Romance – (Sijo Challenge#12)

Set aside a little time, to open your heart to love, Fill it full of tender words, compliments and gratitudes, Share them with those you hold dear, and bathe in […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #986)

There was no petition for a Platinum Jubilee Party in our tiny little cul-de-sac. We are an eclectic bunch of neighbours who quite happily chat away but have never socialised, […]

Just wondering – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Just wondering if – the Mayan Prophecies were not far off the mark? (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Electronics Screwing up’ – Do click through for the rules […]

On Mercury – (Tanka Tuesday #276)

When bedlam prevails, Check Mercury’s position In the universe; It maybe in retrograde – That’s a jolly good excuse! (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #276. This week, […]

On Anger – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #412)

discharge that anger, let off steam, release the beast – it’ll be alright. (Senyru) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #412 – STEAM & BEAST – Click through for the […]

Excitement – (Sijo Challenge#11)

Immerse yourself wholeheartedly, in all that you partake; If you love what you’re doing, you’ll be doing what you love: Enthusiasm attracts … the next opportunity. (Sijo) Poem inspired by […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #979)

Last week saw the second anniversary of Dad’s final departure. To keep his memory alive, Boyfriend and I have been sorting the front and back lawns. He’d have loved that; […]