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Sometimes you have no choice

You have to use your voice

A speech, a comment, a statement

There is no time for abatement

Today’s world you will hear

Voices that you learn to fear

Speaking out with words of hate

Reading this from every state

It’s hard to use your voice this day

Might you be carried away

Expressing your thoughts too loud

Some think that, in a crowd

No longer is your speech free

Mandates causing some to flee.

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Your voice, your writing, should not compromise

When overlords try to control your cries.

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June was drawn to the rocks and gems display at the museum, always the first stop and her children would complain. Whenever June was feeling depressed, the museum was her respite. As the children got older she could let them explore while she stayed in the geology section. One sparkling exhibit she visited every time seemed to rejuvenate her when she stood by it. This day no one was around as June was gazing into the display and suddenly a flash of light appeared. June was revitalized and swiftly left the geologic section smiling and happy to join her children.

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1 August 2025

My desire to spontaneously sing The Lion Sleeps Tonight is always just a whim away – Olaf Falafel.

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One-Liner Wednesday – I heart tomatoes

Joe bent over at the waist,trying to get an artist’s perspective on the display ahead of him. “I don’t know Mike, maybe you have to lie flat on the ground to get the concept! Maybe they represent the chaos and broken world we live in now.”

“Or….possibly he was in the middle of construction and there was an earthquake,” laughing at his friend’s serious demeanor. “Not everyone just plops down a few rocks and thinks it’s a masterpiece!” The two men continued down the path to visit other displays, Joe muttering something about disrespect.

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What do you see #299- 28 July, 2025

laughter

feeling overcome

tears welling up and yet

emotional roller coaster

ends well

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Cinquain Poetry Prompt 11: OVERCOME is your inspiration.

an instrument’s song

orchestra’s adagio

felt sadness and plea

compelling voice tells story

she was Madame Butterfly

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Poetics: Music, Play On

Fandango’s Flashback Friday — July 25th

Welcome to Week #145 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. (Psst! I have changed the guidelines recently.)

Prompt for Week #145 (Jul 26, 2025 – Aug 1, 2025) Heal

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Political misdeed wounds will heal proactively.

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The Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP)

“A private matter” drawing me close

Said a prince of a guy I supposed

He wrapped me in his arms too tight

Not a guy but a primate caused me a fright

Acting like a gorilla in heat

Thought I would be a dessert treat

I fought him off with a well aimed kick

Bending in pain, he decided to quit

My experience is limited I realized

Don’t get yourself cornered, it’s never wise.

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Three Things Challenge #MM134

No. 5:

I’ve lived in New England, Texas and Colorado and now Wyoming. Shopping is not on my todo list as I have little time for transportation. I don’t drive so shopping is limited. The store I miss is Joslins. It was a medium priced store if I needed a dress, etc for an occasion. The Denver was a higher priced store where older women shopped, and the personnel were rude. Here I have access to Dillards which is similar to the Denver but people are very nice. Macys is always good for sales on merchandise I used to buy. Living by myself in a small apartment now, I rarely shop for anything but food and usually have it delivered which is another story altogether.

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This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: July 31, 2025