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Transitions (Tanka Tuesday #262)

Step into your public’s shoes, Understand their needs; Where are they – on their journey? Noting specific feedback … That moves them from there to now! (Tanka) Poem prompted by […]

Bread! (Monday Limerick #65)

Next door neighbours, Peggy and Fred, Loved all things twixt butter and bread, A large glass of gin Would often begin – A feast with smoked ham and cheese spread! […]

Magic – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #398)

Honolulu Queen, Proffers flowers at midnight – Dragon fruit magic. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #398 DRAGON/MAGIC– Click through for the rules, if you too, would like to […]

Sort! (Monday Limerick #62)

Chaz is a marine of true sort, With a girl in every port, His harem he loved, But they pushed and shoved – So often his plans they would thwart! […]

Beware – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #396)

Weigh up your next move, Before taking the first step –  Lest it trips you up. (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #396 Move & Step – Click through […]

Scars – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #395)

An insolent crust, Wounds as deeply as a knife – And scars just as deep! (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #395– Click through for the rules, if you […]

Kiss! (Monday Limerick #60)

Chaz is a guy who’s really rock hard; He is big, beefy; and a tad scarred A kiss on the lips Is better than chips And … costs less than […]

On Belonging …

It’s in your nature To be liked and to belong; Not all norms are good. So stay true to your values; You can’t please everyone. (Tanka)

On Health …

Look after yourself, Your body, mind and spirit, All need fine feeding. Take not good health for granted; Invest well in this asset. (Tanka)

Clutter – (One-Liner Wednesday)

“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” Laurence J. Peter Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Clutter” […]

Score! (Monday Limerick #59)

Black belt, Joel will often trip Right over his big, bottom lip, He always keeps score and often gets sore – If his foe, he can not outstrip! (Limerick) With […]

Purple … (Tanka Tuesday)

Purple, so regal, Values different viewpoints, Calmly authentic. Powerful wisdom is where Knowledge and empathy meld. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #255. This week, it’s choose your […]

NY Rez – (One-Liner Wednesday)

“Go to the Black Sea, meet new people, see beautiful places, get killed by a mutant carnivorous kangaroo goat. One item off my bucket list.” Ilona Andrews Post inspired by […]

Burned – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #391)

When playing with fire, Wear a pair of stout, old gloves – Lest fingers get burned (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #391 BURN & old– Click through for the […]

I’m Back (Monday Limerick #58)

New Year; “time for a change”, thought Zack From the threat of his own blackjack. He struck that voice imp That sends his flair limp – Getting his genius back […]

PSA – (One-Liner Wednesday)

“This is a short public service announcement: you don’t have to fail with abandon … “ Nate Soares Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “PSA” – Do click through for […]

Accomplished! – (One-Liner Wednesday)

“Energy rightly applied and directed will accomplish anything.” Nellie Bly Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “I won” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, would like […]

Lost – (Six Sentence Story #187)

When we make a mistake, all is not quite lost. Dance around on the wild side. Why ever not? Worry less of the opportunity cost, Take the big risk and […]

Solutions – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #385)

Leaf through solutions, When troubles pile into mounds – There’ll be an answer. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #385 – Leaf/Mounds. Click through for the rules, if you too, […]

Lark (Monday Limerick #27)

Fashionista, Alexander McQueen, Was addicted to cocaine and caffeine, Got up with the lark Retired when t’was dark – And was productive ‘all’ hours in between! (Limerick) With thanks to […]

Surreal – (One-Liner Wednesday)

“The imaginary is what tends to become real.” André Breton Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Surreal” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, would like to […]

Abandoned- (One-Liner Wednesday)

“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” Leonardo da Vinci Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Abandoned” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, would like to join […]

SAD … (Tanka Tuesday)

Right now Tis the SAD time Of the evolving year; Colourful leaves descend below – Nestling … Belying internal black storms – That monger mental health; Such dark days cause […]

Big Ben – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)

Snail gear releases,  Rack pin falls striking Big Ben –  Keeping pace with time. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #382 – Snail/Pace. Click through for the rules, if you […]

Kindness? (Tanka Tuesday + Blogtober #29)

Much empathy from A good and generous heart, Will give kids Candy On a wet and windy night, Knowing they salute Samhain. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. […]

Easily Amused- (One-Liner Wed + Blogtober#27)

“We do not remember days, we remember moments.”  Jennifer Niven, Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Easily Amused” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, would like […]

Shrooms – (Weekly Haiku Prompt & Blogtober #26)

Grimble Gromble finds Something new among the pots –  Shrooms shrooms the Gnome croons (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #381 – Gnome/Pots. Click through for the rules, if you […]

Ring (Monday Limerick #22)

Sam became a life coach, last Spring,Soothing cark is really his thing,Can’t think of a planWhen s**t hits the fan –Why don’t you just give him a ring? (Limerick) With […]

Blue (Monday Limerick #21)

The cheerleader was feeling blue, What was wrong, she hadn’t a clue, No one was best pleased As she fiercely sneezed – Then, crawled back to bed with the flu! (Limerick) […]