The Bag Lady

“Borrow money from pessimists, they don’t expect it back” Stephen Wright

One-Liner Wednesday – A burning question

protest

write the issue

sign petition outcries

be a rebel once in your life

and act

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Cinquain Poetry Prompt 43: REBEL is your inspiration.

Carrie looked up to see her painting on display. She smiled as she gave her husband a hug. Her hard work was coming to fruition as she proudly eyed her artwork. The cafe was an off broadway location for actors to enjoy themselves after a night of theater. The locals knew to leave them alone after the theater closed, but even then, the restaurant’s popularity was growing. Soon it would not be the safe haven for the celebrities. The cozy atmosphere and colorful decor was inviting, and Carrie was overjoyed to see her contribution displayed along with well known artists.

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13 March 2026

softly set

butterfly wings drop

fluttering

dripping life

sunny flights are now over

soaring done

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W3 Prompt #202: Wea’ve Written Weekly

sunset hues persist

trees provide gosling safety

winter chills approach

in smoky mountain ranges

soon geese will head to new home

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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 55, Ekphrastic Poetry, 3/10/26

She ran her hand beneath the park bench and sure enough, just as he said, she felt the envelope secured there by tape. Sara was so excited she could barely open the note! Her fingers fumbled and then before she opened the paper to read, she sighed at the thought of her soon to be husband, Jim. He was everything she always wanted! Sara opened the paper to read: “I’m sorry, Sara, but I’ve decided to join the French Foreign Legion. I left this morning at nine.” Sara fainted.

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Fandango’s Story Starter #237

deep need of pleasure

a burning taste familiar

breathing in tandem

lungs expand, accepting smoke

slowly the feeling spreads on

open mind stretches

dreamy invited visions

sending contentment

brain desires ever more

surrounds with satisfaction

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I took a different mode inspired by the word cigarette and how it controls environment

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This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: March 10, 2026

Everything pointed to the end

Warring everywhere, with bad intend

No escaping when leaders won’t bend

Hateful messaging is the trend.

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What do you see # 331- 9 February, 2026

Joe looked right at his wife, and was not really shocked, but mildly surprised. Such a beautiful woman, but not to her thinking. Helen had been told her looks were ordinary and not to expect any man to take an interest in her. Instead they said, rely on your brain and sharpen your skills in the world of science. Helen believed her parents and threw herself into her studies, earning a doctorate in cosmetic sciences. Now at 38, she finally stopped experimenting on herself.

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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 03/10/2026

The old turtle came out of his private cave, now called a “man cave”, where he could listen to every single music choice with no comments from his family, the youngsters he called them. It was a bit unusual to see him claw his way out in the middle of the day, but there he was, pushing aside the large cushion that served as a door shape to keep his lair away from prying eyes and ears. The shine had worn off the faux leather door blocker, but the price of a new one had tripled since the seventies. The family dinner is ready chime drew him out for a meal and conversation. He noticed the dreaded new hip hop sounds disguised as music were heard in the background. He would sit for the dinner meal and then return to his self made nest.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #467