SoCS 4-11-26

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No need for a bookmark

As you can imagine

The Stars and Stripes are

Torn up and sagging

The world looks upon us

And sees justice draggin’

Rules now defunct, our laws laggin’

Maybe in ten years, maybe a hundred

Will look at this history

And learn from our plunder.

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The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS April 11, 2026

Friday Fictioneers

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Fat little birds squat to rest after searching the rocks and shells to find tiny creatures that quell their appetites. Away from their quests rocks a small wooden boat, steered by a slightly billowed sail in the wind. The occupant too, wishes for an interlude on choppy seas. Stormy grayness appears, menacing, and stirred up ocean waves ruffle the water. Shorebirds hunker down anticipating heavy rain while some seek shelter among the beach trees. A temporary condition, the spring weather companion, while all living things wait for summer sun.

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10 April 2026

Can You Tell a Story in 52?

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Charlie drew furiously, thinking it a great cardboard and fabric disguise, pressing it to his chest, as if to cherish his efforts. He ignored the fabric’s imprinted waterfall background, the action in front was key to his identity, a boogie-woogie dancer. “What’s buzzing cousins?” while adjusting his mask, yelled into the dancehall.

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Esther’s Writing Prompt

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I think it might be poor vision

Thinking of his last decision

To war or not to war

That is the question

“Teach them, teach them all”

His words of wisdom

“I have the power

They have the need

So send the troops

With hastened speed

I need oil and money too

I’ll sacrifice many, including you!”

His speech a warning we must heed

He’s not the only one with wartime seeds.

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