Gin – (Weekly Decima Challenge #25)
Twas an 18th century sin, And a London gal’s undoing, In other words; mothers ruin, Cheap as chips in tavern and inn. Yet Holland’s the birthplace of gin, Their soldiers […]
Podcasting Day – 30th Sept (#Just For Fun)
Today, we meet Judi and Hans, Who’ve joined the many podcast fans, They are making a list, Of broadcasts they have missed, To update their listening plans. (Limerick) If you […]
Pandemic – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #325)
The calm of Summer, Belied the full force; as twas – The eye of the storm. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #325 (calm & storm). Click through […]
Six Months (Weekly Decima Challenge #24 – Look)
Honeysuckle climbs walls upon, A cottage a mile north of Corfe. From there, Castle ruins seem dwarf, Swathed in soft mist at break o’ dawn. House Martins dance above the […]
Hobbit’s Day – 22nd Sept (#Just for Fun)
Bilbo and Frodo, much behooved, Are second cousins once removed, Today marks their birth, Let’s cheer with good mirth, As Gandalf so would have approved! (Limerick)
Ouch – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)
Vent not your fury, Patience is still a virtue – Hurt is slow to heal … (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan Writes, do click through for the rules if you’d […]
And Today …
Many memories, Haunt my eyes, they want to leak, Today, it's goodbye
Talk like a Pirate Day – 19th Sept (#Just for Fun)
The infamous pirate Edward Teach, Uses present tense throughout his speech, He be muchly afeared, And be known as Blackbeared; Puts a million for Donald in reach! (Limerick) Limerick inspired […]
Kaleidoscope – (Six Sentence Story)
To the Summer we bid farewell, Whilst waving hello to the Fall. As kaleidoscope hues enthral, Halloween weaves its wicked spell. Bellies of seas and dark lakes swell. That final […]
Int. Country Music Day – 17th Sept (#Just for Fun)
There is this country singer called Dolly, Over the years she’s made lots of lolly, She founded Dollywood, A pot of gold for good, Imagination Library‘s no folly, (Limerick) Limerick […]
Swoosh! (Weekly Haiku Challenge #323)
In myths and legends, You’ll never hear a clip clop – From a horse with wings (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #323 Clip & Wings
Let’s Dance – (Decima Poetry Challenge #22)
As lockdown never seems to end, We’ve missed the touch of light romance, It’s ages since we’ve had a dance, That sensation when you, transcend As music, and your movement […]
Mmmmm! (Haiku Prompt Challenge #322)
One sip of coffee, Is worth every cup of tea – First thing in the morn. (Haiku) Haiku prompt from Ronovan and his Weekly Haiku Prompt challenge #322 Cup & […]
National Fish & Chip Day – 1st Fri in Sept (#Just for fun)
Every Fryday Jim smacks his lips, Double ketchup he gleely quips, No green mushy peas, Just salt if you please, When he picks up his fish and chips. (Limerick) Limerick […]
Serenity – Thu Photo Prompt
Breathe in the stillness Listen with care the silence – Feel serenity (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Sue Vincent’s Thursday Photo Prompt – Serenity
Tip – A flash fiction, decima
After years of renting it out, Our house was in need of repair, Ready cash was required, no doubt, Imposs on a wing and a prayer … Deposit? What’s that […]
World Letter Writing Day – 1st September (#Just for Fun)
There is this old Scots dear, called Cathie, Who’s needing some osteopathy. To make her feel better, I’m scenting my letter, As least she’ll get homeopathy. (Limerick) Prompt inspired by […]
Speak up – Ch#62 (Just one thing)
To shape your own world – Stand up for what you believe, Speak in your own voice. oOo Speak in your own voice – Right now, not in the morrow, […]
Enjoy – Ch#61 (Just one thing)
Do what brings you joy – You’ll never want to give up, Which means; you can’t fail. (Haiku) Chapter 61 – Summary from the Wisdom of James Corden The post […]
The Quiet Fight – Ch#60 (Just one thing)
Don’t care who takes credit, for a job well done. “A society grows when old men plant trees, Beneath which they will never shade from the sun.” ** Take on […]
Win – Ch#59 (Just one thing)
You just have to win. Do not be sorry – don’t lose! You have to play hard, Practice, practice, practice more … It’s all on the final score. (Tanka) Photo […]
Just Smile – Ch#58 (Just one thing)
Look at these cute and crazy kids, They’ll soon be monster, pouting, teens, Ignoring what the world forbids, Wishing they ‘so’ weren’t from OUR genes. Wild hormones ensure counter-bids. Their […]
Find Joy – Ch#57 (Just one thing)
Sweetly, Follow your bliss. If you crave a good life, Do only what makes you happy; Find joy. (Cinquain) Chapter 57 – Summary from the Wisdom of Shep Gordon The […]
Forgive – Ch#56 (Just one thing)
Every day forgive, The ‘flaw‘ of your depression – Hold not hands with shame. (Haiku) Photo with thanks to Pexels Chapter 56 – Summary from the Wisdom of Ruby Wax […]
Worry Not – Ch#55 (Just one thing)
Life is too short to worry about failing, Controlling emotions, may well hold you back, Leading a ‘normal’ life oft leaves you wailing. You want to be different? Can’t see […]
Hope – Ch#54 (Just one thing)
Find freedom from fear, In hope and in gratitude – From all that is good. (Haiku) Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Chapter 54 – Summary from the Wisdom of Libby Lane The post […]
Ride It Out – Ch#53 (Just one thing)
Do all that you can to survive, Life can be, a really, tough ride, Oft, tis difficult to, decide, Whether or not, to stay alive – Know it is possible […]
Be Nice – Ch#52 (Just one thing)
Give thanks If you’re lucky, Don’t believe your own hype. Be serious, not solemn, and … Be nice. (Cinquain) Photo by Anastasiya Gepp from Pexels Poem repost prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. […]
Maintain Your Aim – Ch#51 (Just one thing)
Choose your true kinship Plan your trip, maintain your aim; and … know what’s your whip (Haiku) Chapter 51 – Summary from the Wisdom of Waheed Alli The post has […]
Respect – Ch#50 (Just one thing)
We are, all, equal, Treat views and rights with regards, Admire all virtues, All talents, all skills, Moreover respect yourselves. (Tanka)
Say No – Ch#49 (Just one thing)
The driving process, For gaining success – Say no. You must then address, A need to impress – For show. Try not to confess, Your urge to regress – Let […]
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