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 […]
62 Poems – (TTC #345)
Speech Introduction: Laura McHarrie started her WordPress site in 2007, alongside several friends that did likewise. She didn’t know what she wanted to share back then … and even now […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Advice? – Ch#46 (Just one thing)
Before you pass on your best advice, Step in the shoes of the other, Know what their ambition is, And from where they have come, What are they wrestling? When […]
On the Edge Ch#45 – (Just one thing)
Chose your route and then commit, Prepare, plan, prepare some more, One wrong move and you’ll be dead, No second chance, here. (Dodoitsu) Photo by Rodrigo from Pexels Chapter 45 – Summary from […]
Left-Handers Day – 13th August (#Just for Fun)
There is this character called Bart, You may not consider him smart But being left-handed, He’s openly candid, And his pranks are right off the chart. (Limerick) Post inspired by […]
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, […]
Alone with my Pen (3TC #323)
Alone with my pen A crisp white piece of paper – and a mental crush (Haiku) Phone with thanks to Pexels I have been a bit remiss of late … […]
Empower – Ch#41 (Just one thing)
Women Shyly, self-conscious Accommodating, apologising, defining … “Women of the World” Celebrating, thriving, appreciating … Boldly, self-confident, Women (Diamante) Chapter 40 – Summary from the Wisdom of Jude Kelly The […]
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, […]
Global Beer Day – 7th August (#Just for fun)
Our friend Jim is rather a pest, He booked us a trip as his guest, He likes German beer, That’s why we’re here, But it’s not yet Oktoberfest! (Limerick) My […]
Fight – Ch#38 (Just one thing)
Let’s fight for freedom, Regardless of its huge cost, For everyone’s right … To choose how to live their life, In peace, and with acceptance. (Tanka) Photo by Muhammadtaha Ibrahim Ma’aji from Pexels […]
Act – Ch#37 (Just one thing)
If you think, It’s been a bad day, At bedtime … Tomorrow, Awake the intent to change; As action cures fear. (Shadorma) Photo with thanks to Pexels Chapter 37 – […]
An Extra Mile – Ch#36 (Just one thing)
Step out the limelight, Keep your eye out for chances – To use your fame well. (Haiku) Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels Chapter 36 – Summary from the Wisdom of Jude Law […]
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; […]
Ambition – Ch#34: (Just one thing)
What is wrong with golden ambition? Regardless of which sex you are. It’s grand if you can achieve More than what is needed. It builds confidence and self-esteem. But – […]
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