Author: rugby843

I am a widow since 2013 and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm ten years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation in 1995 because of uterine cancer. So have faith in yourself, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My first try at blogging was an attempt to help other people with my condition. I am a mother of three married children, and a grandmother to eight gorgeous kids, featuring them often here, and a great grandmother to two as of today, 6/7/25! I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. I am happy to read all of your blogs and learn more about you. Please comment however you like, ask whatever, and I'll answer honestly. Thanks for reading! Cheryl

Tanka Tuesday

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Hi, willow here with your Tanka Tuesday prompt for 16th December.
This week I am going to ask you as you are gearing up for Christmas to write a poem about those less blessed than us. I have added a photo of a young homeless boy living on the streets at Christmas. Let’s concentrate on empathy and compassion. 

I would like you to write an Ekphrastic Poem about the photo—either how it makes you feel or what you see. Let’s concentrate on empathy and compassion. 

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Tis the Season?

cold

winter

shivering

abandoned boy

how does this happen

where is the love he needs

the basics, shelter not here

how can we work to prevent this

we have the funds, but not the caring

boy still sits alone and cold on a step

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*Etheree

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 43, Ekphrastic Poetry, 16/12/25

Simply Six Minutes

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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They’re Called Easy Chairs for a Reason😬

Sitting there with a smile on his face. His laziness is a disgrace. She hasn’t even had time to take off her gloves, anxious to fix meals for the family she loves. Junior cries impatiently in his crib. Possibly the father could fix him in a bib? Oh no, all the work done here and there while her husband sits in his easy chair.

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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 12/16/2025

Restoration

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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My heart started to swell as I saw the sticky strips of rusty chain sway as the steam engine removed grime and shiny gear emerged. It was almost dizzying to watch the rust and grime sweep away onto the ground. Every hook and link looked like new. “You look like you’re in shock, Joe! I knew it could be restored but it was hard to convince the committee.”

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