Pride – (Weekly Decima)
Be proud of what you do and toast, All those who’ve helped you on your way … Opening every closed gateway; Commend what you do well, and boast. Beware others […]
I Canceled – (Weekly Decima & Blogtober #28)
The problem with ‘I’m all right Jack” Is that we’ll always be alone. Since others will follow our tone, Any actions tend to bite back, Giving our butts a forceful […]
Nothing’s New Under the Sun – (Weekly Decima & Blogtober #14)
Movie Review of the crass teen flick; a dang’rous liaisons rehash. Hero climax dies in car crash, Saving the proverbial chick. “Cruel Intentions” last track’s pick, Cost 1 million dollars to […]
Fountain – (Weekly Decima Prompt & 6SS)
How sweet to while two hours away, Quality time is never cheap. Hustles and bustles seem to sweep, Muscling into most of each day. To brighten up a Paisley stay, […]
The Goal – (Weekly Decima Prompt #64)
Before you start to cheer and clap Check you have not dropped the ball … Pride often comes before a fall. Your prowess might send back a slap Don’t get […]
Gossip – (Weekly Decima Prompt #63)
When you chatter n’er do natter, Share idle tattle nor rumour; Diss with just that smidge of humour. Entrust Town Criers to scatter. Relevant news that doth matter. Whilst you […]
Blow – (Weekly Decima Prompt #62)
When dreaming big takes breath away, Anxiety melds with self-doubt, Just how, you will bring it about. Thinking you could never allay, Resists your making bold headway … Detailing each […]
Wake – (Weekly Decima Prompt #61)
Flotsam and jetsam could disturb, Whatever follows in your wake. It would be good not to mistake Those gems, (that had seemed quite superb), May well shift, switch, and so […]
Whim – (Weekly Decima Prompt #57)
When everyone thinks you are mad, Yet, still you go out on a limb, In order to follow your whim. Taking it up to the launch pad, Knowing it could […]
Fight the Fears – (Weekly Decima Prompt #53)
When life throws at us, a curve ball, And all we want to do is seethe; Place the palm on belly and breathe. Think what’s the worst that could befall, […]
The Water Boatman – (Weekly Decima Prompt #52)
There is a ‘minute’ male insect, Who will make his fair share of noise. Whenever he rattles his toys, He deserves a certain respect. This sound is designed to affect, […]
Revolution? – (Weekly Decima Prompt #51)
Honour culture has claimed its cause. For many a millennia Males led the differentia. A ‘duel’ would resolve the flaws, Countless lives were lost – just because. Then rule of […]
Negotiate – (Weekly Decima Prompt #50)
Prepare, so as not to be floored, Consider the alternate view, If you are seeking to breakthrough The zone of potential accord. Look for what each might afford, To lessen […]
Spring Forward – (Weekly Decima Prompt #49)
Tis the Spring equinox today. Time to draw a line under all That you chose to change in the fall, But did not – much to your dismay. Recriminations, let […]
Start! – (Weekly Decima Prompt #45)
You’ve a great idea; take heart, Don’t listen to that niggling doubt; Check whether it has any clout. If research looks good on the chart, Don’t wait, take a step, […]
Wisdom – (Weekly Decima Prompt #45)
If you can’t tell what’s right or wrong, Tis time to be big, brave and bold. Stop the search for, what is, fool’s gold, Note that your life won’t be […]
Positive Seeds – (Weekly Decima Prompt #44)
If we find we are feeling low, Perhaps, we’ve lost our fervent zeal? Worry not! Beg, borrow or steal, Little gems from Gurus who know. Each will help us mend, […]
When – (Weekly Decima Prompt #42)
There are times when it’s good to smile, When a man talks deep to his son, About what he’s lost and he’s won; That fight fought for every mile. -o0o- […]
So Lost – (Six-Sentence Story#144)
Lost in the Ocean; we despair But keep going at any cost. Despite, that all hope is quite lost And the dream is now a nightmare. Acting on a wing […]
Shimmer – (Weekly Decima Prompt #41)
When the darkness towards you crowds; Lift up your head, to face the fear, Look out for light, to give you cheer. Where ever the gloom cloaks and shrouds, Most […]
Float – (Weekly Decima Prompt)
When things that surround us get grim, It’s not so attractive to gloat, That – we are more able to float, When the lights for others go dim. It’s not […]
Contrast – (Weekly Decima Prompt #39)
Every so often the contrast, Between right and wrong is quite clear. What maybe of cheer or of fear, Is not so easy to forecast. At some point, there will […]
Nativity – (Weekly Decima Prompt #36)
Wiping salty tears from their eyes, Parents chortled, snorted and sniffed, At – what was a glorious gift; Their little ones dressed in disguise. Mary, Joseph, three men so wise, […]
Stable – (Weekly Decima Prompt #34)
We’re getting close to Solstice night, We have in store a wondrous treat, When Jupiter and Saturn meet, And offer us a superb sight. This shortest day oft tries our […]
Blind – (Weekly Decima Challenge #33 )
Here we go, once again my friend, A slight respite for what it’s worth, Accepted with satirical mirth. The chains of wealth and health depend, On where we live or […]
Children in Need – (Weekly Decima Prompt #31)
Don’t stop now we are almost done, Every pound helps our kids in need, And youngsters who can not plead, For the support of every-one. This evening is a bit […]
Exhale – (Weekly Decima Prompt #30)
A second deep intake of breath, Oh no! Here we go once again, Life in lockdown does in my brain. Like the banquet scene in MacBeth, Viral news has been […]
Fright – (Weekly Decima Prompt #29)
Turning white as a sheet, in fright, I get myself in such a flap, Falling into that nightmare trap, When strange things go bump in the night. And whilst it […]
Vault – (Six Sentence Story)
Maybe it’s fluke, luck or karma, Kismet, chance, destiny or fate? Perhaps an occult or mystic state, That knocks off kilter our dharma. Excusing every ‘life drama’ As it’s been […]
Bliss – (Decima Challenge #27)
The cat is in absolute bliss. A mouse in catatonic state, Awaiting its foreboding fate, … Its inners about to dehisce, Hoping a ‘bored’ cat will dismiss. When the mog […]
Swing (Weekly Decima Prompt #26)
“Now … it’s time to sort out that swing, I tell you, you’re lifting your head” The golf pro, desperately pled. “Loosen your wrists, that is the thing … To […]
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