The Bag Lady

trying change

a strength of will required

useless endeavor

rewriting our history

powerful thoughts restricted

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #433

The violin playing complimented the gothic atmosphere, but Carla was still squeamish after knowing it was not a real person, but a lifelike mannequin. Going to medieval fairs was John’s idea who seemed to revel in torture device displays. Carla felt increasingly frightened as if she were walking a tightrope with John.

Can You Tell A Story In…

A reminder – no cell phone using while driving.

They would pick up their cell phone to check something.

Cell phone usage in restaurants, theaters, my personality thinks it is rude and certainly annoying.

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Get to Know You #92!

fear

the worst

hidden thoughts

your enemy

waiting for actions

determined by others

feeling helpless, on your own

no one can measure frightening

imagining timorous futures

“fear the worst hidden thoughts, your enemy”.

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Dectina Refrain – 1,2,3,4, use as last line in quotes, 5,6,7,8,9.

Open Link Night #409

Julie sat in the same place on the same shoreline for the same length of time every single day. No matter the weather, hot blazing sun or icy winds would not deter Julie, it was her quest. Jim had passed on to another dimension, at least that’s what she hoped and prayed for while sitting in that seat. The empty chair beside her was ready for him whenever he or his essence or his specter came back. They talked about this many times when they found out his disease was terminal. He would contact her somehow, she could feel it.

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5 June 2026

After numerous attempts to keep the long version from supper’s dining experience, Joe gave in and let his little sister speak. There was no danger in her looking into the mystery at Sandy’s Point. The sugar cane property was practically destroyed by the fire, and her idea of gearing up to explore was pretty harmless. Being a firefighter, she knew how to be safe.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #479

One-Liner Wednesday – It’s useless

It seemed Jenny always dated a guy who turned out to be a jerk. This time she followed her friend’s advice, jilt him first!

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Three Things Challenge #MM444

Sun serenity

Fruited hues blend dense cocoa

Dinner’s feast is done

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June Visual Poetry Prompt

Joe just loved a driver to goad

Especially when on the road

His driver would shriek

Can you stop that streak

And the passenger’s laughter crowed.

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Laughing Along With A Limerick