Instructions – (Rispetto Challenge #52)
For some it may not be a good idea, To ignore instructions that have been supplied, When you buy your furniture from Ikea, (Or … any other flat-pack, DIY guide). […]
The Full Stop – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)
There will always be – Wherever you go, sweet child, Full stops in the way. When you’re afraid, action helps … You grow up so much stronger. (Tanka) Haiku inspired […]
Golden Years – (Song Lyric Sunday)
I have gone with another Bowie track, with tongue slightly in my cheek, given our current global position – however, there is always room for hope don’t you think? Musically, […]
Mentors – (SSS & Rispetto Challenge)
Do not take notice of what’s making the rounds. If you really want to go the whole distance, Listen to how your heart sings, and how that sounds. Then, there’s […]
Beyond the Horizon (Six-Sentence Story #139)
Beyond the horizon – who knows what’s there? Every step towards, ne’r brings it more near, Even though the end, seems really quite clear. So much endeavour feels not very […]
The Green Light – (Rispetto Challenge #45)
If you find yourself going down a poor path, Give yourself the green light to change direction, Best that, than face the dismaying aftermath, Of finding yourself, in total subjection. […]
Cut – (Rispetto Challenge #39)
You feel so down when you get to the big ‘But’ … After the rigmarole, you’ve had to address. Difficult to know why you didn’t made the cut, When you […]
Pain, Beam & Refuge (Rispetto Challenge #36)
Tis the darkest time of the year; the longest of nights. Sorely missing a welcome beam from the sun. The seasonal affective disorder fights, Against any chance refuge; having some […]
Remorse – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #334)
A slip of the tongue, Can be undone, with good grace – And humble remorse. (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Challenge – Slip & Grace. Please click through […]
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 […]
The Scars – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)
It takes time to heal, There is no gain without pain – Recall the first time! Massage the swelling and scars, Day by day they’ll fade away. (Tanka) Tanka inspired […]
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 […]
Three Legged Stool – (MMA Rispetto Challenge #16)
There is a business theory model, The three legged sustainability stool, Sadly, some folk do believe that it’s twaddle, This balancing planet | people | profit tool. Temptations rise; as […]
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 […]
Jump – (One Liner Wednesday)
“You got to roll with the punches and get to what’s real“ (Lyrics – Van Halen) Post inspired by Linda G Hill’s One-Liner-Wednesday . Click through for the rules if […]
I’m Free (Song Lyric Sunday)
Don’t be afraid of your freedomFreedom I’m free to do what I want any old timeI said I’m free to do what I want any old time I say love […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Give More – Ch#48 (Just one thing)
Plate more than enough, You will get back what you give, Offer hope, not fear. Offer hope, not fear, Do not bully nor threaten, Intimidate not. Intimidate not, […]
Stay Focussed – Ch#47 (Just one thing)
Drive hard and fast, focus and pray To find the thing you must support, With purpose, passion and purport. Then you’ll be delighted to stay Despite all the fracas and […]
Educate Ch#43 – (Just one thing)
The agent of change, Is the best education, For third-world children. For third-world children, Part with what money you can, To meet their dire need. To meet their dire need, […]
Impact – Ch#40 (Just one thing)
Each and Every-one Can impact people’s lives Only, if we take action: one … And all. (Cinquain) Chapter 40 – Summary from the Wisdom of Richard Curtis The Post has […]
The Prize Ch#39 – (Just one thing)
Set aside the Auschwitz wallow, Make the most of what you have got, When one slice of bread is your lot, Eat slowly, savour, each swallow, And, save a bit, […]
Intent – Ch#35 (Just one thing)
Whatever you do, do it with firm intent, Not with abuse, nor rants, nor indignant shouts; A whisper can reach more, with your argument, The wrongful detention – no trial; […]
Stay Strong – Ch#32 (Just one thing)
Observe, in the mirror, her refection, A woman … black … moreover … awarded. Ignoring, the barbed jibes, of rejection, Not rising, to assumptions, afforded. “Conservatory” arts well, rewarded This […]
Keep Control – Ch#30 (Just one thing)
Such is the sweet smell of success, So snort at the terrors that haunt, Kick aside those gremlins that taunt, Stand tall and fight hard to impress, It won’t come […]
Self as Agent – Ch#29 (Just one thing)
Let none destruct you – The sense of having a self, Is yours to define. (Haiku) Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels Chapter 29 – Summary from the Wisdom of Nitin Sawhney The […]
On Leadership – Ch#25 (Just one thing)
Do the right thing, when no one is looking, … and if in doubt, do it over a brew, Step right in, if you see trouble cooking, … and if […]
Lights, Camera, Action Ch#24: (Just one thing)
Commit not to just one thing, go with the flow, You do not want to be staid in your thinking, Tack with the change of winds and sway with the […]
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